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Our entire well-being rests on a good night’s sleep. Quality rest keeps you alert and active and lowers your risk of serious conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Sleep also helps with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. But for many people, getting quality sleep is a struggle. That’s where Stormont Vail Sleep Medicine…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight – Suicide Prevention Annie Buckland, RN, Injury and Violence Prevention Coordinator, Trauma Services, will share information about suicide prevention on tonight’s WIBW-TV “To Your Health” segment. Risk factors and warning signs for suicide, and the importance of checking in with loved ones…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Karen Stadler, M.D., to the Dermatology Team Stormont Vail Health is pleased to introduce Dr. Karen Stadler to the Stormont Vail Dermatology team. She will provide a wide range of dermatology services, including medical, pediatric, and surgical treatments, at Cotton O’Neil Asbury Drive, 2902…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Bridget Upton, D.O., to Topeka Emergency Department Stormont Vail Health welcomes Bridget Upton, D.O., an emergency medicine physician, to the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department at 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Her ability to connect with others and provide attentive, individualized care in the…
Read MoreRobert Kenagy, M.D., a native Kansan and President and CEO of Stormont Vail Health since April 2019, announced his plans to retire from his leadership role in May 2025. Prior to leading the regional healthcare system, Dr. Kenagy served as Stormont Vail’s Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for three years. The Stormont Vail…
Read MoreNurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. At the Stormont Vail Health Birthplace in Topeka, the Mother and Baby team delivers care and support so babies, mothers, and their families can enjoy the best start possible. To achieve this goal, one of this team’s most crucial tasks is…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Chad Tuchek, M.D. to Neurosurgery Department Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Chad Tuchek, a neurosurgeon subspecializing in neurosurgical oncology, to the Stormont Vail Neurosurgery team. His expertise in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotics, will help promote better outcomes for patients with brain,…
Read MoreNurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Melissa Swanson, BSN, RN, at the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department in Topeka, going beyond expectations means taking time to support, comfort, and ease the anxiety of the patients and families she cares for. For this reason, we celebrate Melissa…
Read MoreNominated by three times in the last year. “I want Courtny to get this award because she was such a compassionate and caring nurse. Courtny took the time to get to know me and understand what I needed while I was in the Hospital. Courtny was kind, caring and gentle, she took the time to…
Read MoreNurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. At the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, the Perioperative Services team assists doctors, advocates for patients, and provides a vital line of communication with care teams, their patients, and families. As an acute care RN in the Perioperative Services Unit, Sandra…
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