Posts Tagged ‘Person of the Moment’
We Recognize Cooper Rickel – July 2026 Person of the Moment
Some of the most meaningful traditions start with a simple idea. When Critical Care Unit Pavilion charge nurse Cooper Rickel began setting aside a few moments during morning huddles for team members to recognize one another, he wasn’t trying to create a program—just an opportunity for appreciation. What started as a small gesture has become…
Read MoreMarch 2026 Person of the Moment: Eboni Mitchell
We often talk about how small moments make a meaningful difference. For Eboni Mitchell, Environmental Services Tech at Stormont Vail Hospital, one of those moments came during a night shift when she learned a patient was worried about their beautifully braided hair becoming tangled while resting. Eboni remembered that concern and waited for the patient…
Read MoreHossam Abed, M.D.: January 2026 Person of the Moment
Stormont Vail Health is honored to recognize Hossam Abed, M.D., as our January 2026 Person of the Moment. While caring for a patient with heart failure, Dr. Abed showed exceptional dedication to clinical excellence and human dignity. Struck by the fact that the patient faced the end of life without family present, Dr. Abed made…
Read MoreAugust 2025 Persons of the Moment: Brooke McDonnell
Brooke McDonnell, Nurse Manager, 823/901 Family Practice What started as a fun day at the movies with her children quickly turned into a life-saving moment for Brooke McDonnell. While grabbing drinks, Brooke heard urgent cries for medical help coming from a nearby theater. Without a second thought, she rushed toward the commotion and discovered someone…
Read MoreCongratulations to Ashley Meek, September Person of the Moment
For Ashley, a registered nurse at our Neuro & Spine Center in Topeka, saving and serving others comes naturally. When she and her family encountered a traffic accident, she didn’t hesitate to stop and provide life-saving care until AMR arrived. Her actions and quick thinking show her backbone and embody everything the nursing profession stands…
Read MoreFebruary 2023 Person of the Moment: Janis Holiwell, COVID Clinic Specialist 2
Please help us celebrate our February Person of the Moment, Janis Holiwell, COVID Clinic Specialist 2! Janis is such a caring and thoughtful individual that brings so much to her team and patients. “During her vaccine appointment, a patient mentioned that her mother recently passed away and she had been feeling pretty depressed. Janis took…
Read MoreJanuary 2023 Person of the Moment: Jennifer Fister, RN and Alyssa Sears, PSA
We are thrilled to announce that we have not one, but TWO awardees for our January Person of the Moment Award. Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Fister, RN and Alyssa Sears, PSA! These two women are highly deserving of this award and we could not be prouder to have them on our team. “Our…
Read MoreDecember 2022 Person of the Moment: Kyle Purcell
CONGRATULATIONS to Kyle Purcell, Systems Engineer Manager, on being Stormont Vail Health’s Person of the Moment winner for December! As part of their nomination for Kyle, a team member wrote, “At any point he could have said I don’t know. But instead he remained persistent to ensure our needs were met and this issue was…
Read MoreNovember 2022 Person of the Moment: Ryan Bishop
Congratulations to our November Person of the Moment, Ryan Bishop! Ryan is known at Stormont Vail Health for not only his talent with a camera, but for the heart that he puts into his projects. Ryan is a video production specialist in our Marketing and Communications Department. His nomination for Person of the Moment stated:…
Read MoreOctober 2022 Person of the Moment: Kim Mizell, LPN
Help us to celebrate our October Person of the Moment at Stormont Vail Health! Kim Mizell, LPN, went above and beyond during a patient’s extreme time of need. It was because of her continued dedication and acts of service that our patient was able to receive the care that he needed. When Kim Mizell had…
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