Newsworthy

• Dan Hewes retires after 37 years
• Local CMN Champions reach the World Cup stage
• What’s next for rural healthcare?
• How to stay safe in the summer heat
• Featured open roles

Dan Hewes Honored for 37-Year Career

After 37 years as a sonographer, Dan Hewes retired from our Emporia Clinic on June 30. Our Emporia team celebrated his nearly four-decade career with a retirement party last week. We are grateful for Dan and the impact he made through his service. Wishing the best for him in the next chapter!

Local CMN Champions Take the World Cup Stage

Three Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Champions—Austin, Kaydence, and Max—recently served as honorary flag bearers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Algeria/Argentina match. Each received care at Stormont Vail Health and now share their stories of hope with other families.

Each received care at Stormont Vail Health and now share their stories of hope with other families.

How Can Rural Healthcare Expand & Meet Growing Needs?

Ginger Ruhnke, APRN at our Wamego clinic, and Amy Fitzgerald, director of the K-State Physician Assistant Program, joined KMAN Radio to discuss rural healthcare challenges, workforce development, and the power of healthcare-education partnerships.

To Your Health airs at 10 p.m. Thursdays on WIBW-TV (Channel 13). Rebroadcasts air on Friday mornings at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. on 13 News This Morning and on wibw.com.

Let’s Talk Heat & Fireworks Safety

In last week’s WIBW To Your Health segment, Annie Buckland, Trauma and Injury Prevention Coordinator, discussed fireworks and heat safety during the Fourth of July holiday.

To Your Health airs at 10 p.m. Thursdays on WIBW-TV (Channel 13). Rebroadcasts air on Friday mornings at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. on 13 News This Morning and on wibw.com.

JOBS SPOTLIGHT

• Registered Nurse – Operating Room Circulator – FT – Variable
• Clinical Informaticist 1 – Radiology Administration – FT- Day
• Radiologic Technologist – Midtown Clinic – FT – Day

Stormont Vail Health is always looking for the best talent to join our team. See all current openings at www.stormontvail.org/careers.