Newsworthy

Dear Community Partners,

Here are today’s updates:

• Jonathon Salava, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail’s Orthopedic Surgery Team
• “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight – Dr. Randall Schumacher
• Congratulations, Perlita Reyes, June Person of the Moment
• Root Beer Floats Benefit Children’s Miracle Network

Jonathon Salava, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail’s Orthopedic Surgery Team

Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Jonathon Salava, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally-invasive surgery and knee and hip replacement, to the Orthopedic Surgery team. Dr. Salava will practice at the Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., and the Stormont Vail Single-Day Surgery Center at Kanza Park, 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka.

Dr. Salava understands the importance of individualized care and tailors his methods to each patient’s needs. While his approach and treatment vary from patient to patient, his goal remains the same: restoring quality of life through improved function – an intention that drove him to his specialty.

“Helping others inspired me to become a doctor, and when I started medical school training, I learned how helpful orthopedic surgeons could be for patients,” Dr. Salava said. “We’re not just managing chronic problems; we’re making life-changing decisions and providing life-changing treatments with options to improve patients’ function and restore their quality of life. That’s what orthopedic surgery is all about.”

After earning his medical degree at The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dr. Salava finished his residency in orthopedic surgery at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He then completed OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center’s Adult Joint Reconstructive Fellowship program in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he honed his skills in advanced joint replacement techniques.

Now, as Stormont Vail’s newest orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Salava is eager to help patients reach their fullest potential alongside a well-established team of experts.

“To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight – Dr. Randall Schumacher

It’s almost back to school time and Stormont Vail Health pediatrician Dr. Randall Schumacher will share information about the importance of immunizations and annual health check-ups for youngsters on tonight’s WIBW-TV “To Your Health” segment. The segment that airs at 10 p.m. on WIBW-TV, Channel 13. The segment typically repeats at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Fridays on 13 News This Morning and is posted on wibw.com.

Congratulations, Perlita Reyes, June Person of the Moment

Patient care technicians (PCTs) work behind the scenes to oversee the details that can make all the difference for patients. They work closely with nursing teams to ensure patients are cared for and comfortable.

Putting patients at ease is easier said than done. For this reason, PCTs need communication skills, patience, and compassion – all of which describe Perlita Reyes, a PCT at Stormont Vail’s Topeka  

Emergency Department. Perlita embodies our first tenet: “Together, we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.”

Perlita’s commitment to patients not only exemplifies the crucial role of PCTs in our organization but also underscores the vital importance of culturally competent care delivery. This recognition reflects the need for such care. For this reason, we proudly recognize her as our June Person of the Moment.

Take a moment to celebrate her selfless support and exceptional character.

Root Beer Float Day Benefits Children’s Miracle Network

Who doesn’t love a root beer float on a hot summer day? Support Stormont Vail Health’s Children’s Miracle Network on Monday, Aug. 5, by enjoying a free root beer float, with a freewill donation, at the Weather Room in the Topeka’s Cyrus Hotel. The root beer floats are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The restaurant will also donate 10% per their sales on Monday to Children’s Miracle Network.

We together,
Dr. Kenagy