We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Maria Cortez

Congrats to Maria Cortez, a nurse in our birthplace, who was recently honored with a DAISY award after taking swift, life-saving action when a mother experienced a medical emergency during labor. “Thanks to her quick thinking, expert skills, and unwavering composure, my son is now a thriving 13-month-old—healthy, happy, and without any developmental concerns,” the…

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We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Chudney Williams

Kudos to Chudney Williams, a labor and delivery nurse at our Flint Hills Campus, for receiving a DAISY award after helping a patient ease her anxieties. “Chudney laughed with me. She made me feel as though I was safe and cared for, but not just in the medical sense,” the patient said in her nomination.…

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We Celebrate Martin Gray: March 2025 Person of the Moment

During a crisis, Martin Gray, a security officer at Stormont Vail Hospital, brought a level of humanity to his role that didn’t just impact a patient’s experience, but saved their life. His willingness to earn a patient’s trust, listen to their concerns, and even fulfill a heartfelt request for a hug define our third tenet:…

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We Celebrate Shannon Gregg, Two-Time DAISY Award Winner

Cheers to Shannon, an APRN specializing in neurology, for her second DAISY Award! Her patient nominated Shannon after her advocacy led to a diagnosis after other providers dismissed her concerns for years.  “Shannon has so much care and empathy and validated that my symptoms weren’t just ‘in my head.’ She’s giving me control of my…

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We Celebrate Maggie Scheck, DAISY Award Winner

Congratulations to Maggie, an RN in our Transitional Care Unit, for her DAISY Award! She received a nomination from a patient who praised Maggie’s emotional intelligence and ability to connect with those in her care. “Maggie embodies the spirit of the DAISY Award. Her selflessness, clinical expertise, and profound kindness make her an outstanding nurse…

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Congratulations to DAISY Award Winner Rachel Luthi

The DAISY Award honors and recognizes nurses who go above and beyond in providing exceptional care and compassion to their patients. Rachel Luthi, an APRN at our Weight Management Center in Topeka, made a profound difference in the life of a patient on their weight loss journey. “From our first interaction, Rachel made me feel safe,…

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We Celebrate Maggie Scheck: Feb. 2025 Person of the Moment

This month, we toast Maggie Scheck for a simple yet profound act of service that not only brightened a patient’s day but helped restore their dignity and hope. Her thoughtfulness exemplifies our second tenet: “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” Read Maggie’s Nomination “Maggie is a compassionate nurse…

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Congratulations to DAISY Award Winner Debra Fritts

The DAISY Award honors and recognizes nurses who go above and beyond in providing exceptional care and compassion to their patients. Debra Fritts, an RN at our Cancer Center, helped advocate for a patient and get them answers in a time when every moment mattered. “After completing my radiation and chemo back in the first part…

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We Celebrate CoraLeigh Stover: 2024 December Person of the Moment

Recently, a patient at our Heart Center in Topeka developed chest pains after a stress test. They reported symptoms to CoraLeigh, a pre-registration representative, who jumped into action. She called the resource nurse, who advised her to call American Medical Response (AMR). While waiting for AMR, the patient underwent an electrocardiogram (EKG), which showed that…

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