STOP THE BLEED
2024-03-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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
2024-03-19 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-03-26 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-05-07 00:00 - 23:59 | KS
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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Online Childbirth Preparation (March 20, 27, April 3)
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, See event details for more information
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!
Online childbirth class will be an online meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of three sessions (March 20, 27, and April 3rd) to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a link to join the virtual meeting.
Note: Enrollment includes one expectant mother and one support person.
Resources users can download and keep for later use
Breathing Techniques
Example of a Simplified Birth Plan
Hospital Bag Checklist
Imagery & Relaxation Example
Touch Relaxation

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

Welcome Baby Class
2024-03-24 13:30 - 16:00, 2024-04-28 13:30 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This class is designed to provide up to date information about newborn care, safe sleep, car seat safety, calming a fussy baby, feedings, and more. Adjustments to parenthood as well as nurturing your relationship with your support person will also be covered in this class. Mothers are welcome to bring their support person, family or a friend who provides support during their pregnancy and beyond. Class will consist of a combination of presentation and hands on practice of techniques such as diapering and swaddling.
Class is held in the Pozez Education Center Auditorium at Stormont Vail Hospital.

2024 Bi-State Stroke Consortium Symposium
2024-03-29 08:30 - 16:00 | KS
While experts anticipate the number of strokes to increase with the growing older adult population, concerning trends show a rise in strokes affecting people under 55 years old. By continuing their education and training, healthcare providers can help curb these rates and support at-risk patients with effective prevention and patient education.

Stormont Vail Health invites team members, local healthcare professionals, and students to join the 2024 Bi-State Stroke Consortium Symposium on Friday, Mar. 29, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stormont Vail Topeka Hospital Pozez Education Center Auditorium.

Stormont Vail and Mayo Clinic experts will discuss advancements in stroke care, guidelines, and prevention as stroke survivors and family members highlight and humanize these insights with firsthand experiences of recovery and caregiving.

Interested individuals can find additional details and registration information on the Stormont Vail Continuing Education Portal: www.eeds.com/portal_live_events.aspx?ConferenceID=318108.

Bi-State Consortium and EMS personnel members may attend the symposium at no charge. Click here for a complete list of Consortium members.

Non-Consortium Member Registration

HINK Discount Available

$75/Non-Physicians

$150/Physicians

$15/Student (must provide student ID upon request)

Email for questions : learning&talentdev@stormontvail.org

Register Here

Car Seats: Beyond the Basics Course
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-08 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!

Welcome Baby Jubilee
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Is your family welcoming a new member soon?! Join us at our spring Welcome Baby Jubilee event at Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus. From touring the Stormont Vail Birthplace to chatting with vendors and registering for prizes, this event is sure to be fun. Discover why our Mother & Baby team is the right choice for you!

AHA CPR/First Aid Course
2024-04-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Stormont Vail – Flint Hills Campus, 1102 St. Marys Rd., Junction City, Kansas, 66441, United States
The links below will give direct access to AHA and ENA course information, prices per class can vary and can be found on the bottom of the page. In those sites you will find information about course options, and what might be best for you depending on how soon you need the training and your specific style of learning.

We are continuously improving our already current classes and adding new classes. If there is interest in a class or certification that is not listed below, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of the two point of contacts.

Heart saver First Aid CPR AED | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid (Non Healthcare)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Options | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course Options | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

PALS Course Options | American Heart Association CPR & First AidPEARS Course Options | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

We also provide CPR/First Aid for groups or companies

Contact wallace.brannen@stormontvail.org for information

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds 2024
2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Centennial A, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Grand rounds are offered in person at Stormont Vail Hospital Topeka Campus and virtually via Zoom platform. Navigate to stormontvail.eeds.com for details and zoom links.

Childbirth Preparation (April 10, 17, 24) In-Person
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:15 | 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. 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 April 10th, 17th, and 24th from 6 to 8:15 pm each night.

Older Adult Resource Fair (Full)
2024-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Are you comfortable behind the wheel? Do you feel safe staying at home? Have you planned for your medical care in the event you can no longer communicate your wishes?

The Stormont Vail Health Trauma Services department wants to help older adults answer these questions at an Older Adult Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 11, 2024, at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave.

Topics will include various community resources for older adults, as well as Stormont Vail’s Fall Prevention Program. The day will conclude with a CarFit check lane, where trained volunteers will ensure you have the safest fit inside your vehicle. The event is free, and lunch will be provided.

Girl to Woman
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
The time in a girls life between the ages of 8-12 is one of physical and emotional changes. This program for girls and their parent will address menstruation and other physical changes of puberty, the emotional upheaval of adolescence and communication techniques for parent and daughter.

Fee: $25 for each parent/child duo; $12.50 for each additional sibling. Payment is collected at class.Note: RSVP includes one parent/child duo.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | KS
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 Shawnee Co Health Dept. 2600 SW East Circle Drive, 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.

Breastfeeding Basics In-Person
2024-04-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This introduction to breastfeeding will provide pregnant people and their families an opportunity to learn about breastfeeding before their baby is born. Classes are designed to help families prepare for the breastfeeding experience by providing information on how breastfeeding works, how to get started, problems that may arise and how to incorporate breastfeeding and working.
This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Auditorium. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant parent and one support person.

Flint Hills Gift Shop Open House
2024-05-01 00:00 - 23:59 | KS
The Gift Shop at the Flint Hills Campus is excited to announce their open house on Wednesday, May 1, to show off their “fresh new look.” In addition to new products available, the gift shop is also getting an update to their checkout system, which will now allow payroll deduct for Stormont Vail Health team members! Team members are encouraged to sign up here for payroll deduct before May 1 to take full advantage of the Open House.

We hope you’ll take a look at our revamped Flint Hills Gift Shop!

Sign Up Today!

Sports Physical Clinic 2024
2024-05-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Cotton O’Neil Kanza Park, 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka, KS, 66606, United States
Mark your calendars and spread the word for our annual sports physical day on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cotton O’Neil Kanza Park, 2660 SW 3rd St. in Topeka. Student athletes should enter on the west side of the building and head up to the second floor. The sports physicals given at this clinic will be valid for the 2024/2025 sports season.

The event is open to all middle and high school student athletes. Each physical costs $20 by cash, check, or card. The student athletes do not have to be an active patient of Stormont Vail or Cotton O’Neil to participate.

*Schools contracted with Cotton O’Neil athletic services will receive a donation to their athletic program with student participation

Breastfeeding Basics
2024-05-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States

Car Seat Checkup Event
2024-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | KS
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 May 11th at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.

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.

Childbirth Preparation (May 11th & 12th) In-Person
2024-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 | 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. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This weekend class option will meet two days in a row (May 11th & 12th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.
