Calendar & Events

Walk with a Doc - Dr. Hailey Avila and Michael Ramirez
2023-08-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
This doctor-led group is a fun and safe place to hear briefly about an important health topic and enjoy a walk outside with a physician each month.

Join Dr. Hailey Avila on Saturday, Aug. 19, as we learn about sports and how to prevent injuries with her and Michael Ramirez, MS, ATC, LAT, Rehabilitation Services System Director. Participants should meet at the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University.

The walk is open to the community. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required.

According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide the following benefits:

Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity

Enhance mental well-being

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Topeka joins a growing list of communities worldwide that have started local Walk with a Doc programs. Learn more at www.walkwithadoc.org.

​Mark your calendar for upcoming events!

9/16/2023 – Topic TBD

10/21/2023 – Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

11/18/2023 – Topic TBD

Alzheimer’s Community Forum: Clinical Progress, Resources, & the Effects of Hearing Loss
2023-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Pozez Education Center Auditorium, 1505 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Free event

Sign up for free memory screenings

Hear new research developments and treatments

Get support and resources from industry experts and local advocates

Call (315) 472-4201 to Save Your Seat

2023 End of Summer Bash
2023-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Pozez Education Center Auditorium, 1505 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Stormont Vail Health team members – Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the end of summer at our upcoming Summer Bash recruitment event on Sept. 8, 2023!

Join nursing students and seasoned RNs from around our community and learn about all the great benefits Stormont Vail offers. These students will tour participating units and meet our professional recruiters and department managers.

Team members are encouraged to visit, share healthcare experiences, and answer attendees’ questions.

The event will take place in Pozez Education Center in the Topeka Campus Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8.

You can look forward to tasty eats from local vendors.

We hope to see you there!

Walk with a Doc this Saturday
2023-09-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
This doctor-led group is a fun and safe place to hear briefly about an important health topic and enjoy a walk outside with a physician each month.

Join Dr. Mark Synovec on Saturday, Sept. 16, as we learn about the importance of medical research. Participants should meet at the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University.

The walk is open to the community. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required.

According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide the following benefits:

Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity

Enhance mental well-being

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Topeka joins a growing list of communities worldwide that have started local Walk with a Doc programs. Learn more at www.walkwithadoc.org.

​Mark your calendar for upcoming events!

10/21/2023 – Dr. Hashmi and Connie Wagers, Breast Cancer Awareness

11/18/2023 – TBD

Stormont Vail Health Flu Shot Clinics
2023-09-21 09:00 - 2023-09-28 15:00 | Topeka Adult Clinic, 901 S.W. Garfield Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Stormont Vail Health will be hosting a variety of flu shot clinics again this year for established Stormont Vail patients who have received a flu shot in the past! For patients who have never received a flu shot, vaccinations will only be given through a scheduled doctor appointment.

TOPEKA ADULT CLINIC (ages 19+)

Sept. 21 and 28 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Surgery Parking Garage (10th and Garfield)

TOPEKA PEDIATRIC CLINIC (ages 7mo and up)

Oct. 19 and 26 | 1:30 –5:30 p.m. | Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics (4100 S.W. 15th St.)

MANHATTAN ADULT CLINIC (ages 19+)

Oct. 7 | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus (1325 Research Park Drive)

Shape Shifting Symposium
2023-09-29 08:30 - 16:00 | Pozez Education Center Auditorium, 1505 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Please join us as we host the Stormont Vail Health Shape Shifting Symposium! This event will help team members and guests learn about the challenges and options that accompany obesity as well as the benefits that occur alongside healthy lifestyle changes.

Topics to be covered include:

The Challenges of Managing Obesity

Nutrition for Weight Loss

Medical Interventions for Obesity

Surgical Interventions for Obesity

Managing Weight Regain

Post-Surgery Concerns

Motivating Your Patients

Alongside the doctors and registered dietitians from Stormont Vail, we are excited to welcome guest speakers Maria Collazo-Clavell, M.D. from Mayo Clinic and Shadrach Smith, M.D. from Encompass Medical Group!

Register for this event by visiting stormontvail.eeds.com (Registration Sept. 27, & fees vary.)

Stormont Vail Health Flu Shot Clinics
2023-10-07 08:30 - 11:30 | Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus, 1325 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States

Stormont Vail Health Flu Shot Clinics
2023-10-19 13:30 - 17:30, 2023-10-26 13:30 - 17:30 | Topeka Pediatric Clinic, 4100 S.W. 15th St, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Stormont Vail Health will be hosting a variety of flu shot clinics again this year for established Stormont Vail patients who have received a flu shot in the past! For patients who have never received a flu shot, vaccinations will only be given through a scheduled doctor appointment.

TOPEKA PEDIATRIC CLINIC (ages 7mo and up)

Oct. 19 and 26 | 1:30 –5:30 p.m. | Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics (4100 S.W. 15th St.)

MANHATTAN ADULT CLINIC (ages 19+)

Oct. 7 | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus (1325 Research Park Drive)

Walk with a Doc - October 2023
2023-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
This doctor-led group is a fun and safe place to hear briefly about an important health topic and enjoy a walk outside with a physician each month.

Join in the discussion about breast cancer screening and prevention with Dr. Mehmood Hashmi and Connie Wagers, System Director of Medical Imaging Services. Participants should meet at the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University.

The walk is open to the community. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required.

PINK ATTIRE IS ENCOURAGED!

According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide the following benefits:

Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity

Enhance mental well-being

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Topeka joins a growing list of communities worldwide that have started local Walk with a Doc programs. Learn more at www.walkwithadoc.org.

​Mark your calendar for upcoming events!

11/18/2023 – Topic TBD

National Prescription Take Back Day Event
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Kansas
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs. It’s also a great chance for law enforcement and advocacy groups to educate the public about the potential for medication abuse.

Drop off your unwanted prescriptions between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. You can find more locations with the DEA’s Collection Site Locator.

Topeka Collection SitesStormont Vail Pharmacy 2252 SW 10th Ave., 66604Jayhawk Pharmacy West 6265 Rock Chalk Dr. #1401, 66049CVS Pharmacy 3901 SW 21st St., 66604Walgreens Pharmacy 1001 SW Topeka Blvd., 66612Hy-Vee Pharmacy 2951 SW Wanamaker Rd., 66614Wal-Mart Pharmacy 1501 SW Wanamaker Rd., 66604Jayhawk Pharmacy at Mission Woods 2860 SW Mission Woods, 66614Wal-Mart Pharmacy 2600 NW Rochester Rd., 66608

Emporia Collection SitesMorris County Courthouse, South Lower Parking Lot 501 W Main St., Council Grove, 66846Burlington Police Department P.O. Box 207, 616 South 3rd, Burlington, 66839 Year-round collection available. CVS Pharmacy 1215 Merchant Street, Emporia, 66801Walmart Pharmacy 2301 Industrial Rd., Emporia, 66801 AuBurn Pharmacy 6 W. Broadway St., Lebo, 66856Aldrich Apothecary 123 W. Main St., Suite B, Council Grove, 66846

Flint Hills Collection SitesDillons Pharmacy 618 W 6th St., Junction City, KS 66441 Irwin Army Community Hospital Pharmacy 650 Huebner Rd., Fort Riley, 66442Konza Prairie Community Health Center 361 Grant Ave., Junction City, 66441 Kollhoff Pharmacy 407 S. Washington St., Junction City, 66441Mission Township Fire Station 3101 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, 66614Dillons Pharmacy 1235 E Cloud St, Salina, 67401

Manhattan Collection SitesMorris County Courthouse, South Lower Parking Lot 501 W Main St., Council Grove, KS 66846 Lafene Health Center Pharmacy 1105 Sunset Ave., Manhattan, 66502Walgreens Pharmacy 325 Bluemont Ave., Manhattan, 66502 Walmart Pharmacy 101 East Bluemont Ave., Manhattan, 66502Hy-Vee Pharmacy 601 N. 3rd Pl., Manhattan, 66502

Manhattan Campus WATCHMAN Patient Education Seminar
2023-11-03 13:00 - 15:00 | K-State Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States
You can’t change the fact you have A-Fib, but you CAN change how you manage it – especially if you’re tired of taking blood thinners.

If you’d like to learn more about your options, join our WATCHMAN Patient Education Seminar on Friday, Nov. 3, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan! Message us for details.

FREE Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Event
2023-11-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Imaging Center, 731 SW Mulvane Street, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Almost 9 out of 10 lung cancer patients die when the disease is not detected early enough. Make sure that you are doing everything possible to keep yourself healthy, happy, and safe. Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening is designed to provide an option for patients considered to be at high risk for developing lung cancer, although other incidentally abnormalities may be detected.

Call (785) 357-2589 for Eligibility Requirements.

**Screening will be billed through insurance, but any remaining balance will be paid by Stormont Vail Health.**

Stop the Bleed
2023-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Minutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. That’s why bleeding control—keeping the blood inside the body—is the purpose of STOP THE BLEED® training.

The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.

Children’s Miracle Network Club Carwash
2024-01-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-01-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-01-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-02-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-02-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-02-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-02-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-03-05 00:00 - 23:59 and 2 more dates | Kansas
Every Tuesday in 2024, you can be a Children’s Miracle Network MVP at Club Car Wash! Check out the link below to learn how you can help children in northeast Kansas while getting your vehicle to look shiny and new.

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Stormont Vail Health Community Blood Drive
2024-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Pozez Education Center Auditorium, 1505 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Our upcoming Community Blood Drive is an excellent way to look out for our neighbors and support those in need. Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Centennial Rooms A and D inside Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus Hospital.

Visit savealifenow.org/group (Group Code: TPKS) to book your appointment.

Car Seats: Beyond the Basics Course
2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
In this course, certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will teach you everything you need to know about car seat safety, including Kansas laws, the latest research on safely transporting children, and hands-on experience installing different types of seats.

Participants who complete the program will receive a FREE car seat!

Maximum of one seat per household (while supplies last)

To minimize distractions, we ask that children not attend. However, if this will prevent you from attending, please email carseat@stormontvail.org so we can arrange accommodations

Seating is limited to 10 couples per class, so save your spot before it’s gone!

Car Seat Checkup Event
2024-02-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Kansas
Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat at the first car seat checkup event of 2024 scheduled to take place 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 10 at Cable Dahmer of Topeka 3731 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka

Safe Kids Shawnee County and Stormont Vail Health partner to provide this event. A certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will make sure your children are riding safely and help you find out if it’s time for a change.

The checkup event takes place on the second Saturday of each month, so if you missed January’s event, make sure to put it on your calendar for next month.

To learn more, contact carseat@stormontvail.org.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2024-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Kansas
Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat at the first car seat checkup event of 2024 scheduled to take place 9 a.m.-noon Mar. 9 at Silver Lake High School 200 East Lake St, Silver Lake.

Safe Kids Shawnee County and Stormont Vail Health partner to provide this event. A certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will make sure your children are riding safely and help you find out if it’s time for a change.

The checkup event takes place on the second Saturday of each month, so if you missed January’s event, make sure to put it on your calendar for next month.

To learn more, contact carseat@stormontvail.org.

Walk with a Doc - March 2024
2024-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Join Dr. Kimberly Brey and Dr. Heather Morrison, OB/GYNs, on Saturday, Mar. 16, for this month’s Walk with a Doc!

Drs. Brey and Morrison look forward to empowering attendees with a better understanding of women’s health by offering expertise and answers in a casual setting. Mother & Baby Department team members will also share information about our events, programs, and resources to support healthier, happier, and holistic pregnancies and deliveries.

You don’t need to register for this free event, but we encourage everyone to wear green in the spirit of spring and new life! While we hope for good weather, we’ll move the walk inside if the weather is too cold, rainy, or snowy.

According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide the following benefits:

Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity

Enhance mental well-being

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Topeka joins a growing list of communities worldwide that have started local Walk with a Doc programs. Learn more at www.walkwithadoc.org.

The Health of the BIPOC Community - A Discussion on Gun Violence
2024-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Stormont Vail Health is proud to partner with the 70th Brown Anniversary Coalition to present “The Health of the BIPOC Community: A Discussion on Gun Violence,” a free community forum open to the public.

During this evening of healing and hope, presenters will:

Describe how historical structural inequities manifest today as healthcare disparities

Discuss the intersection of gun violence and healthcare, including mental health

Relate the financial impact of gun violence and entities that may profit

Describe the ways gun violence impacts individuals and communities, including locally

Identify local initiatives working to reduce gun violence, and how individuals and professionals can take action

This forum features keynote speaker Dr. Brian Williams, a nationally recognized leader on the intersection of public policy and structural racism, gun violence, and health equity. He is also a trauma surgeon, author of The Bodies Keep Coming: Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and How We Heal, and an Air Force Academy alumnus and former congressional health policy advisor.

In addition to Dr. Williams’s remarks, regional speakers will provide valuable insights into gun violence’s effects from the perspectives of a care provider, victim, family member, mental health professional, and community activist. Community informational booths will be available in the corridor outside the Pozez Education Center Auditorium.

Parking is available in the parking garage across from the North Tower Main Entrance. Attendees may enter the hospital via the North Tower Main Entrance to complete the screening process and receive visitor badges.

Interested individuals can find additional details and registration information on the Stormont Vail Continuing Education Portal: https://www.eeds.com/portal_live_events.aspx?ConferenceID=348946
