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Ann Garcia-Brinker Honored for Courageous Act For Ann Garcia-Brinker, Stormont Vail Health’s Nurse Residency Program Manager, helping others comes as naturally as breathing. A nurse for almost 30 years, she has risen to the occasion countless times, both in and out of the Topeka Campus Hospital. June 24, 2023, was no different. That night, around…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Addressing Food Insecurity for Our Community Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day: Thursday, July 27 Warning: Telephone Scammers at Work Flint Hills Auxiliary Sponsors Collective Good Flash Sale Addressing Food Insecurity for Our Community Stormont Vail Health is on a mission to help address food insecurity in our community…

Stormont Vail Health is deeply committed to tackling the issue of food insecurity within our community. Dana Blindt, MSN, BA, RN, Director of Care Transformation & Ambulatory Care Management at Stormont Vail, emphasizes the team’s dedication, saying, “We are here to provide unwavering support and resources to individuals facing food insecurity.” What is Food Insecurity:…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Mark Your Calendar: Magnet Update 2 p.m. July 31 June Person of the Moment – Lisa Gearhart, RN, Triage Nurse “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight: Courageous Conversations July is BIPOC Mental Health Month Stormont Vail Makes Change to Captis Mark Your Calendar: Magnet Update 2 p.m. July…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Prairie Band Provides Grant for Stormont Vail Cardiovascular Project Body Dysmorphia: Overcoming the Struggle with Body Image Stormont Vail Sponsoring WIBW Job Fair this Wednesday Prairie Band Provides Grant for Stormont Vail Cardiovascular Project Stormont Vail Health has received a grant for $100,000 from the Prairie Band Potawatomi…

Body dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health condition that affects how individuals perceive their physical appearance. It can have a profound impact on their thoughts, emotions, and daily functioning. Summertime happens to increase the negative effects caused by BDD, but we are here to help you. What is Body…

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month drives awareness of the unique mental health struggles people of color across the US face. This observance is particularly important in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which exasperated marginalized groups’ ability to access mental health support. Achieving health equity calls for healthcare organizations, lawmakers, and advocates to…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Dr. Helmbold Talks About Watchman on “To Your Health” Tonight Stormont Vail Health Sponsoring WIBW Job Fair Walk with a Doc – Dr. Patrick Raney Summer Acne Breakouts: Understanding and Combatting New Clinical Trial for Weight Loss Seeks Participants Dr. Helmbold Talks About Watchman on “To Your Health”…

As the summer season gets warmer, many of us look forward to enjoying the weather and outdoor activities. However, for some individuals, summer also means dealing with a common skin concern: acne breakouts. The Connection Between Summer Weather and Acne Breakouts during the summer can be attributed to several factors. Increased heat and humidity can…