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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Emersen Frazier Selected as YWCA Woman of Excellence Honoree Emersen Frazier, Stormont Vail Health’s Director of Health Equity and Policy, has been selected as one of 25 honorees for the upcoming YWCA Women of Excellence Awards Program. Emersen was surprised Monday by a visit from YWCA Northeast Kansas…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Sailing in with Stormont Vail Fun A visit to the hospital by younger visitors – often to meet a new sibling or see a hospitalized family member – can sometimes be stressful. Stormont Vail Health’s Topeka hospital has recently added a play area to help youngsters have a…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Ahmed Harazeen, M.D. Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Ahmed Harazeen, a board-certified neurologist specializing in diagnosing and managing various neurological conditions, to the Stormont Vail Neurology team. Dr. Harazeen is a native Jordanian who grew up in the United Arab Emirates – and…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Manhattan Team Welcomes High School Students in K-State Program The Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus team hosted an amazing event on Tuesday, June 25, that helped support a high school camp through Kansas State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. What’s better – is they get to participate…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Play Ball! Stormont Vail Day at the K This Sunday More than 1,700 Stormont Vail Health team members and their families and friends will be heading to the ballfield this Sunday for “Stormont Vail Day at the K.” The fun activity generated tremendous interest, with Stormont Vail discounting…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Best Place to Train, Best Place to Work: Simulation Center With Stormont Vail Health’s dedication to being the best place to train, the best place to work, and the best place to grow your career in our region, our organization not only has a focus on educational opportunities,…

Recently, Thaina Dos Santos-Jensen, BSN, RN was selected as a participant in two committees with the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, a national leader in nursing education, research, clinical practice expertise, and standards. “I’m looking forward to bringing the concepts I’ve learned back to my practice and sharing it with both leadership and our Surgical…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Congratulations, TaJion Smith, May Person of the Moment Integrity and Compliance professionals ensure organizations stay up-to-date on all regulatory and licensing requirements. In healthcare, their work supports the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior by maintaining patient safety and improving care quality. These professionals also engage…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Presenting Sponsor of WIBW Job Fair Stormont Vail Health will be sponsoring the WIBW Job Fair to be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at West Ridge Mall in Topeka. Please encourage friends and family to stop by to learn about career opportunities…