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We Recognize Melanie Griffin, August Person of the Moment
As a non-profit health system driven to improve our communities’ health, Stormont Vail Health provides care to all patients who come through our doors, regardless of their ability to afford services. This right is intrinsic to our mission and culture, where “together, we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” Melanie…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Honored with Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award Stormont Vail Health was presented the Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award from the Jayhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Wednesday night. The award was presented to Dr. Rob Kenagy, President and CEO, by Tim O’Shea, President of the Jayhawk…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes George Evans, M.D., to Family Medicine Team Stormont Vail Health is proud to welcome Dr. George Evans, a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience, to the Family Medicine team. Dr. Evans’s family medicine background and expertise in treating chronic…
Read MoreWe Achieve 500th Bariatric Surgery Milestone
The Stormont Vail Health Weight Management Program achieves a new milestone in community health with its 500th bariatric surgery milestone.
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Here are today’s updates: Woman Encourages Others to be Informed about Pregnancy Care Ta’laija Fulton is many things. She’s a 22-year-old Topeka native, the oldest of two sisters and one brother, a professional in-home caregiver, and an exceptionally perceptive young woman. And, she’s currently a pregnant mom confidently and gracefully moving through her journey to…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Welcomes Jarett Skinner, D.O., to the Flint Hills Campus OB/GYN Clinic Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Jarett Skinner, an OB/GYN specializing in reproductive medicine and pregnancy care, to the Stormont Vail OB/GYN Rural Health Clinic, 1102 St. Marys Road., Suite 101, Junction City. Originally from Caldwell,…
Read MoreWe Recognize Alicia Criger and Melissa Limqueco, July Persons of the Moment
As an integrated healthcare system, Stormont Vail Health is a network of clinics and services working together to improve the health of patients and communities across the state through coordinated, continuous care. Recently, Alicia Criger, a clinical nurse manager at the Emporia Clinic, and Melissa Limqueco, a case manager RN at the Stormont Vail Hospital…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail and Cardiology Team Receives Top Recognitions Stormont Vail Health was recently informed of two special recognitions that highlight our organization, specifically our cardiology team, for commitment to high quality cardiovascular care. Validating the great care the Stormont Vail team provides patients with heart failure, the organization…
Read MoreWe Support National Breastfeeding Month
Each August, National Breastfeeding Month raises awareness about breastfeeding’s benefits and positive impact on infants’ health. Stormont Vail Health is committed to supporting successful breastfeeding and each mother’s choices throughout the year. Benefits of Breastfeeding One of breastfeeding’s most significant benefits is the excellent nutrition it provides babies. As babies develop, their mother’s body adapts…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: New Prompt Pay Program Helps Patients Save on Medical Bills Stormont Vail Health is committed to easing the financial burden of seeking care. We offer all patients a way to save through our Prompt Pay Program. When you pay 90% of your total account balance, we’ll write off…
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