Calendar & Events

Children’s Miracle Network Club Carwash
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, 2024-03-12 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-03-19 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) 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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Car Seats: Beyond the Basics Course
2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 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!

Breastfeeding Basics In-Person
2024-02-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-03-03 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.

Childbirth Preparation (February 7, 14, 21) In-Person
2024-02-07 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 February 7, 14, and 21st from 6 to 8:15 pm each night.

STOP THE BLEED
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-16 09:00 - 10:30 | 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.

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.

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds 2024
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Centennial B, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, 66604
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.

February 2024 Walk with a Doc: Dr. Nikhil Mehta
2024-02-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Event has been moved indoors

Stormont Vail Health is encouraging Topeka residents to take a step toward better health during Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Attendees should park in the Lee Arena parking lot and meet inside due to weather.

Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation.

The Walk is free, open to the community, and pre-registration is not required. Walkers are encouraged to wear RED this Saturday and will enjoy a walk with Stormont Vail’s, Dr. Nikhil Mehta, who will provide support to participants, answer questions during the walk, and have a brief discussion about heart care, heart healthy habits, and more before the walk.

Welcome Baby Class
2024-02-18 13:30 - 16:00, 2024-03-24 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.

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.

Childbirth Preparation (March 9th & 10th) In-Person
2024-03-09 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 (March 9th & 10th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Sibling Class Ages 7 and Up
2024-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This class explores the very special roles of big brother and big sister. Instructors discuss what to expect after the baby comes and how to help the older child adjust to the new baby.

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds 2024
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Centennial C, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604

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.

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

2024 Bi-State Stroke Consortium Symposium
2024-03-29 08:30 - 16:00 | Kansas
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
