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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Receives Security Benefit, U.S. Bank Donations for Excellence in Nursing Awards Stormont Vail Health received generous donations from Security Benefit and U.S. Bank in support of the Stormont Vail Excellence in Nursing Awards. Both organizations donated $5,000 and have been sponsors of this award since 2018,…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health’s March Walk with a Doc – Dr. Robert Ricci Stormont Vail Health invites the Topeka community to its monthly Walk with a Doc program, which promotes health and wellness through casual outdoor exercise. The event will be 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at…

The Stormont Vail Health Board of Directors announced Thursday that Mark F. Slyter, DSc, FACHE, a Kansas native and longtime healthcare executive, will be the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Stormont Vail Health. Most recently, Mr. Slyter has been President and CEO of Dignity Health (DH) Arizona East Valley Market in the Greater…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Robyn Moran, D.O., Joins Stormont Vail Health Rheumatology Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Robyn Moran, a board-certified rheumatologist with 10 years of medical experience, including five years specializing in diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases. She joins our Rheumatology team at Cotton O’Neil Rheumatology, 901 S.W. Garfield Ave., 66606,…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: 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…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Person of the Moment: Sally Simmons, RN, Carbondale Clinic Congratulations to Stormont Vail Health team member Sally Simmons for being recognized as the January Person of the Moment. Sally is being honored for her exceptional professionalism and quick thinking during a WebEx call with a colleague who was…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Raising a Future Healthcare Professional? Let’s Explore their Options Is your child graduating high school or starting college? Are they interested in a healthcare career but unsure about their options? Our friends at Talent Acquisition are here to help! They’ve organized two special events to help your young…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: February “Walk with a Doc” with Dr. Chen Hoe Chow  Join Dr. Chen Hoe Chow, a cardiologist at the Stormont Vail Topeka Campus, for answers and suggestions on lowering your heart disease risk at the February Walk with a Doc program. The Stormont Vail Health-sponsored event promotes health…

All Stormont Vail Health hospitals (Topeka and Junction City) and clinics will be open as usual during this week’s anticipated winter storm. Any patient who wants to change their clinic appointment to a virtual visit (if appropriate) should contact their provider’s office through MyChart or by telephone. Thank you for allowing us to be your…