Awards and Recognitions
Congratulations 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 MoreWe Recognize Perlita Reyes, June Person of the Moment
Patient care technicians (PCTs) work behind the scenes to oversee the technical details that can make all the difference for patients in various healthcare settings. They work closely with nursing teams to achieve their ultimate goal: ensuring patients feel comfortable and secure during challenging, stressful, vulnerable moments. Of course, putting patients at ease is easier…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Achieves Gold Safe Sleep Hospital Recertification
The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program recently recognized Stormont Vail Health with its highest designation, a “Gold” Safe Sleep Hospital, for our commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. “Receiving this certification once again is more than an achievement; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to the well-being and safety…
Read MoreWe Achieve Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care
Stormont Vail Health is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. To earn this designation, each facility must deliver quality care, safely and cost-effectively. “At Stormont Vail, we are devoted…
Read MoreWe Recognize Brad Parry, ATC
We recognize Brad Parry, MS, LAT, ATC, a Stormont Vail Health athletic training team member since 1987, for his induction into the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame. The veteran ATC is retiring at the end of this school year after a career spanning about 40 years.
Read MoreWe Recognize Tammy Barber, January Person of the Moment
Soft-heartedness and technical expertise are equally vital in phlebotomy. After all, better draws (and consequently, results) naturally happen when patients feel more comfortable and relaxed – something that’s easier said than done. For this reason, the best phlebotomists have the expertise and empathy to put patients at ease, even during intense vulnerability or distress. That’s…
Read MoreWe Recognize Tracy O’Rourke, Hero in Healthcare
As Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tracy O’Rourke wears many hats, from financial management to resource allocation to quality improvement and patient safety – with the ultimate goal of helping patients receive higher-quality, more accessible care. Patient advocacy underlies (and complements) Tracy’s extensive business and healthcare expertise, which have gone a long way…
Read MoreACHE Regent Award
Tracy O’Rourke Recognized for Exceptional Service & Leadership We proudly announce that Tracy O’Rourke, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named the American College of Healthcare Executives’ 2023 Kansas Regent Award Recipient for demonstrating exceptional service and leadership to the Kansas chapter and the profession. We recognized Tracy’s achievement on Tuesday,…
Read MoreBest of 2023
Thank you to the community that supports us & recognizes our efforts to bring you excellence. The Best of Topeka is a community choice awards program, sponsored by The Topeka-Capital-Journal, that allows the public to nominate and vote on the best businesses and services the area has to offer. In 2023, we were honored to…
Read MoreWe Recognize Wallace Brannen, December Person of the Moment
Patients with special healthcare needs, such as physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments, often need extra support. Unfortunately, finding these much-needed resources to meet these needs can be overwhelming for both patients and their caregivers. That’s where education program specialists like Wallace Brannen come in. These professionals offer education and assistance to help patients and their…
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