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We Celebrate Sally Gonzalez, Sunflower Award Winner
Sometimes, the most meaningful care comes from simple acts of kindness. That’s why Sally Gonzalez, Patient Care Technician 2 on the Medical Surgical team, is our latest Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff recipient. Sally earned the recognition after a family member nominated her for the comfort and support she provided a loved one…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Stephanie Robb, DAISY Award Winner
When patients talk about great healthcare, they often remember more than a treatment plan—they remember the people who listened. That’s why we’re proud to recognize Stephanie Robb, Care Manager, as our latest DAISY Award recipient. Stephanie received a nomination from a patient managing significant health challenges, including heart disease and diabetes. In their nomination, the…
Read MoreDAISY Award Honors Morgann McMurry’s Extraordinary Care
When a family at the Stormont Vail Health Birthplace in Topeka faced the heartbreaking reality of leaving the hospital without their baby, they found comfort in the care of Morgann McMurry, acute care RN. Morgann cared for their son with tenderness and dignity, creating keepsakes and memories the family will treasure forever. In their nomination,…
Read MoreWe Celebrate the 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards
On May 7, we celebrated our nurses at the 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards (ENA) Ceremony. This special annual event honors Stormont Vail Health team members whose leadership, innovation, and compassion make a meaningful impact every day. The 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards are sponsored by Stormont Vail Foundation, US Bank, and Security Benefit. The…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Brooke Noonan, Sheldon Newsham, & Kori Wilson: April 2026 Persons of the Moment
Exceptional care means doing whatever it takes, even after exhausting the usual options. When a patient who lived alone arrived at the Stormont Vail Health Ophthalmology clinic with severe vision loss and an urgent risk of perforation, treatment required hourly, around-the-clock antibiotic eye drops. With regional hospitals unable to accept the patient and the necessary…
Read MoreFebruary 2026 Person of the Moment: Megan Affolter, RN
When a patient at the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus required emergency surgery and rapidly declined, the care team moved quickly to arrange a transfer to Topeka. Severe weather eliminated air transport, and during ground transport preparation, the patient became unstable and required continuous manual ventilation. With limited EMS support available and a long…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Valory Palmer, Sunflower Award Winner
Extraordinary caregivers make a lasting difference—something Valory Palmer, patient care technician (PCT) on 7 West Post-Surgical at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, demonstrates daily. We’re proud to celebrate Valory for achieving the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff for the kindness, patience, and positivity she provided during a patient’s challenging hospital stay. Valory’s Sunflower…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Hailey Dion, Sunflower Award Winner
Making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives doesn’t always come from dramatic gestures or life-saving care—it often grows from everyday connections, genuine kindness, and helping people feel like they belong. For Hailey Dion, medical assistant (MA) at our Manhattan Campus Primary Care Clinic, that’s simply who she is. Her warm presence, professionalism, and ability to…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Hannah Reynolds, DAISY Award Winner
Extraordinary nurses leave lasting imprints on patients’ and families’ lives every day. Hannah Reynolds, Acute Care RN at the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus, embodies this through her integrity and compassion. Her DAISY nomination highlights how she honored a family’s care requests and provided clear communication and exceptional care. We’re proud to celebrate her…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Nick Ahlert, DAISY Award Winner
Compassion. Communication. Extraordinary care. These qualities compelled a patient’s family member to nominate Nick Ahlert, Acute Care RN on the Critical Care Unit (CCU) Pavilion at Stormont Vail Hospital, for the DAISY Award. Their heartfelt message following a challenging stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) highlights the dignity, skill, and humanity Nick brings to…
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