Newsworthy

Dear Community Partners,

Here are today’s updates:

• Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Lauren Miller, D.O., to Emporia Primary Care Team
• Foundation’s BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament Benefits Our Smallest Patients
• National Voter Registration Day is Today
• Community Blood Drive is Wednesday at Topeka Hospital

Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Lauren Miller, D.O., to Emporia Primary Care Team

Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Lauren Miller, an internal medicine physician with lifelong ties to the Emporia community, to the Cotton O’Neil Emporia Clinic at 1301 W. 12th Ave.

Dr. Miller’s expertise in preventative care and chronic condition management will support the health of her hometown. As a new mother and dedicated physician, Dr. Miller’s commitment to family and community health is stronger than ever. Her interest in medicine started as a child following her own mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. This personal experience underscored primary care physicians’ pivotal role in patient health and recovery, inspiring her to pursue a career focused on advocacy and service.

“Primary care is all about helping people and making them the best they can be,” Dr. Miller said. “The most rewarding part of my job is when patients feel I’ve helped them.”

Dr. Miller’s approach to medicine emphasizes building relationships with her patients, encouraging their involvement in decision-making, and empowering them to take control of their health. “I’m your teammate; we make decisions for your healthcare together. Working together with patients is the most important part of my job. I want to have a personal relationship with all of my patients. I hope to build that trust with everyone I see every day.”

After completing her undergraduate studies at Emporia State University, Dr. Miller earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed her residency in internal medicine at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Miller’s return to Emporia is motivated by her desire to contribute to the community she calls home. She is accepting new patients at Cotton O’Neil Emporia Clinic. Call (620) 343-2900 to schedule an appointment.

Foundation’s BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament Benefits Our Smallest Patients

On Monday, the Stormont Vail Foundation held its 24^th annual BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament at the Topeka Country Club. The event was a huge success, raising more than $250,000 in sponsorships, gifts, and registrations, with more donations coming in. These funds will be used to provide new equipment for Stormont Vail Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Topeka hospital.

This support is especially meaningful as we approach the NICU’s 20^th anniversary. Annually, around 400 premature and seriously ill newborns receive lifesaving care at this unit. The proceeds will replace aging equipment with new technology, such as Giraffe Omnibed Carestations, which creates an environment similar to the womb, offering these babies the best chance to grow and thrive.

Special thanks also go to the presenting sponsor, the Hospital Assistance Program with Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer and Lockton Companies, who served as title sponsors. Learn more about the Stormont Vail Foundation here: Stormont Vail Foundation – Stormont Vail Health

National Voter Registration Day is Today

Did you know that today is National Voter Registration Day?  Get ready now to vote in the upcoming Kansas elections. You must be registered by Oct. 15 to vote in the General elections in Kansas on Nov. 5th.

To check to ensure your registration is up-to-date  and find your polling location, you can visit: Kansas Secretary of State | VoterView (voteks.org)

To register to vote now, visit Welcome – Kansas Online Voter Registration (ks.gov)

Community Blood Drive is Wednesday at Topeka Hospital

There is still time to sign up to join our Community Blood Drive, hosted by Stormont Vail Health. The drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Centennial Rooms A & D, Pozez Education Center at the Topeka hospital. Walk-ins are accepted as availability allows. Book your appointment today, here. Medical eligibility questions? Call 1-800-688-0900.

We together,

Dr. Kenagy