We Achieve IAC 2024 Vascular Testing Accreditation Gold Milestone

In 1993, Bill Clinton became president, Jurassic Park debuted, and the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center earned its first vascular testing accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to providing the best in vascular testing and care remains the same! That’s why, after 30 years, we’re proud…

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Stormont Vail Health Achieves Gold Safe Sleep Hospital Recertification

The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program recently recognized Stormont Vail Health with its highest designation, a “Gold” Safe Sleep Hospital, for our commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.  “Receiving this certification once again is more than an achievement; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to the well-being and safety…

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We Celebrate 5 North

For the 5 North Team, above and above is just the beginning. As a stroke and neuropsychology department, 5 North serves a wide variety of patients with significant medical needs – and, in many cases, complex behavioral and social challenges. Meeting this vulnerable population’s needs demands extraordinary collaboration, compassion, and innovation at the individual, team,…

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We Celebrate Our Mothers & Daughters

For these mothers and daughters working together on the Stormont Vail Health Mother & Baby team, every day is a chance to celebrate Mother’s Day! Take a moment to read their stories.

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Celebrating Nurses Week

Join us in celebrating our nurses this week – let’s recognize and show appreciation to all nurses who make an unparalleled impact every day. Be sure to tag a nurse in the comments and wish them a happy week!

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Celebrating 10 Years as Mayo Clinic Care Network members!

Stormont Vail Health is proud to celebrate our 10-year anniversary as Mayo Clinic Care Network members this April! To recognize this relationship, we are looking forward to hosting a panel presentation for you to hear from your colleagues and Mayo Clinic representatives about our community impact as members, the use of eConsults, Affinity groups you…

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We Celebrate National Women’s Physicians Day

Every year on February 3, National Women’s Physicians Day celebrates women’s achievements and contributions to medicine while reminding us of the importance of diversity and equity in healthcare. National Women Physicians Day also honors the country’s first female doctor – Elizabeth Blackwell, who overcame discrimination, ridicule, and sexism to achieve her medical degree. Her determination…

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We Celebrate Erinn Grist, BSN, RN, DAISY Award Recipient

Nurses 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…

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Safe Kids Kansas Annual Awards 2023

Francine 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…

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