Stepping On: Group A (Thursday April 7 - May 26)
2022-04-07 09:00 - 2022-05-26 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Kansas
Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for trauma — as well as trauma-related death — among older adults. If you are 65 or older and are concerned about falls, this workshop provides information on keeping balance, the causes of falls, and dangers to look out for. Topics covered include:

• Simple and fun balance and strength training • The role that vision plays in keeping your balance • How medications can contribute to falls • What to look for in safe footwear • How to eliminate fall hazards in your home

We meet in person for 2 hours every week in small groups for 7 weeks.At this time we are only offering Stepping On in person but must be prepared to go virtually if needed. You must have reliable internet access, a computer with a web camera, microphone and speaker to allow for videoconferencing. If you are not able to participate by videoconferencing, please sign up for our Stepping On waiting list by emailing abucklan@stormontvail.org and we will notify you when in-person sessions resume.

Class 01 – April 07Class 02 – April 14Class 03 – April 21Class 04 – April 28Class 05 – May 05Class 06 – May 12Class 07 – May 19Class 08 – May 26For more information, please contact Stormont Vail Health’s Injury Prevention Coordinator at (785) 354-5117 or email abucklan@stormontvail.org

Finding Strength in the Darkest of Times: Methods for Building Individual and Team Resilience
2022-05-04 01:00 - 01:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
What is burnout? How can you recognize burnout in others? What tools can we use to overcome those feelings?

Join us to ask questions and hear from Sherry Chesak, Ph. D., M.S., R.N. from Mayo Clinic about individual and team resiliency as we face burnout.

When: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where: Stormont Vail Health employees and volunteers can participate at Pozez Auditorium

Community clinicians can participate on Zoom: https://bit.ly/3r6sL1u

What you will take away: what factors contribute to medical burnout and its impact, new skills to enhance both individual and team resilience, and reflection on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based practices to manage daily stress

Note: The seminar is offered in person to Stormont Vail Health team members and volunteers only

Preventing and Managing Compassion Fatigue
2022-05-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Kansas
What is compassion fatigue? What is burnout? How can you recognize the two? What tools can we use to overcome those feelings?

We are inviting all members of the community to join us on Facebook live to hear from Sherry Chesak, Ph. D., M.S., R.N. from Mayo Clinic, along with Brian Avila, Laura Kruger, Ashley Toyne, R.N., from Stormont Vail Health.

When: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Facebook Live on the Stormont Vail Health Facebook page

Why: Get your questions answered from the best of the best experts who will give you techniques that you can use every day.

What you will take away: How to characterize compassion fatigue and the consequences, what is self-compassion, evidence-based techniques that enhance self-compassion in everyday life, and much more.

Childbirth Preparation (May 4, 11, 18) In-Person
2022-05-04 18:00 - 20:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring a pillow to help you feel more comfortable during breathing and relaxation exercises. It is ideal for this class to be completed one month to six weeks prior to your due date.
This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This class is a series event and will meet May 4th, 11th, and 18th.
