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Here are today’s updates: Tracy O’Rourke Recognized for Exceptional Service and 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. Tracy’s achievement…
Read MoreNurses are the backbone of our organization. That’s why Stormont Vail Health is committed to providing an exceptional environment to support nursing professionals at every stage in their careers. In addition to jobs for registered nurses, our commitment extends to others who provide direct patient care on the nursing spectrum, including patient care technicians, LPNs,…
Read MorePatients 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…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Blood Donations Needed; Info on “To Your Health” Tonight Blood donations are extremely important at this time as the Community Blood Center this week issued an official “Blood Emergency” to alert the community that donors are needed. The Blood Center said donations have been down in the past…
Read MoreCongratulations to Carol Degenhardt, Social Work Manager in Case Management, for being awarded the Stormont Vail Health Extraordinary Care Award winner. This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact towards Stormont Vail Health’s mission and embodies the spirit of Stormont Vail values…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Carol Degenhardt Receives Extraordinary Care Award Congratulations to Carol Degenhardt, Social Work Manager in Case Management, for being awarded the Stormont Vail Health Extraordinary Care Award winner. This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Wound Care Teams Achieve Milestone Congratulations to the Stormont Vail Wound Care Centers in Topeka and Junction City for achieving a challenge from Healogics, who Stormont Vail partners with for the operation of the centers. From August to November, Healogics implemented a “Power of One: One patient. One healing…
Read MoreNurses go above and beyond daily to care for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. For Erinn Grist, BSN, RN, in the Stormont Vail Stormont Vail 7 North Cardiology/Medical Floor, creating meaningful patient relationships is the standard, not the exception. For this reason, we celebrate Erinn for receiving the DAISY Award. The DAISY…
Read MoreFrancine Gollub Achieves Service Recognition Award for Contributions to Childhood Injury Prevention For Francine Gollub, a child life specialist since 2016, promoting children’s wellbeing is more than a career – it’s a calling. Since joining Stormont Vail seven years ago, Francine has become a leader in child passenger safety efforts in Shawnee County. She collaborates…
Read MoreWhen you are sick, hurt, and need immediate care, having an Emergency Department close to home makes a difference. As one of a hospital’s most active and critical departments, quality emergency care is a priority – one that Stormont Vail Health emphasized improvement and enhancement on when becoming the Flint Hills Campus Emergency Department. While…
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