Online Childbirth Preparation (January 7, 14, & 21)
2026-01-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Kansas
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 (January 7th, 14th, & 21st) to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a Webex link to join the virtual meeting within one week of the first class.

Meeting link:https://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/j.php?MTID=m7e844a723612e5d8ccd64e19e84df3eb

Meeting number:2494 542 5166

Meeting password:[REDACTED]

Join from a video system or applicationDial 24945425166@stormontvail.webex.comYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone+1-415-655-0002 TollAccess code: 24945425166

Global call-in numbershttps://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/globalcallin.php?MTID=m573f2e26eebc9304c4e877cfbd7f739a

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

Girl to Woman
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
The time in a girl’s 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.

Boy to Man
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Boys experience puberty also and while usually starting later than girls, the time in a boy’s life between the ages of 10-13 is filled with many physical and emotional changes. These changes are exciting but are often puzzling, sometimes embarrassing, and usually challenging to a young adolescent. Join us for a discussion that will focus on the physiological changes of puberty, the developmental tasks of early adolescence and ways to improve communication between boys and their parents. This class features a time for boys and their parents to be together but also have time for facilitated discussion separately.

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

Breastfeeding Basics
2026-01-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-08 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 Education Center. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.

Note: Enrollment includes expectant parent and one support person

2026 Stormont Vail Grand Rounds - Substance Use in Adolescents
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Kansas
Navigate to stormontvail.eeds.com for details and zoom links.

Presentations & Speakers:

Faisal Ansari, MD, AACAP, AAAP – Addiction Psychiatrist, University Of Kansas Medical Center

STOP THE BLEED
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Centennial A, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 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.

Walk With an APP – Topeka | January 2026
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 1901 SW Mulvane St., Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Join APRN Ashley Brock for a one mile walk and conversation about winter safety and fall risk prevention.

This APP-led group is a fun and safe place to go for a walk, hear briefly about an important health topic, and enjoy a walk with an APP.

The event is FREE and all are welcome!

Ask your provider about upcoming walks!

*The walk will be outside. If it rains or is too cold, we will move the walk inside.

Childbirth Preparation (January 17th & 18th)
2026-01-17 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 (January 17th & 18th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Community Blood Drive
2026-01-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Health in Centennial Rooms A & D, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
January is National Blood Donor Month! Your donation can save up to three lives.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Centennial Rooms A & D, Stormont Vail Hospital

Sign up at savealifenow.org/group

Use group code TPKS.

Questions?

Contact Melissa Morgan at (785) 270-4788 or melissa.morgan@stormontvail.org.

Matter of Balance: Group A (January 22 -March 12, 2026)
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Stout Community Resource Center, 2303 SW College Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66611, United States
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, have had a fall in the past year, or live alone, 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 once a week for 2 hour sessions for 8 weeks starting Thursday January 22, 2025 at 10:00am. We will meet at Stout Community Resource Center, 2303 SW College Ave, Topeka KS.

Session 1 – Jan 22ndSession 2 – Jan 29thSession 3 – Feb 5thSession 4 – Feb 12thSession 5 – Feb 19thSession 6 – Feb 26thSession 7 – Mar 5thSession 8 – Mar 12th

For more information, please contact Stormont Vail Health’s Injury Prevention Coordinator at (785) 354-5117 or email abucklan@stormontvail.org.

Welcome Baby - CANCELLED
2026-01-25 13:30 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. Please email laodom@stormontvail.org with questions or for assistance registering for a different class date. Thank you.

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.

2026 Stormont Vail Health Behavioral Symposium
2026-01-30 10:15 - 15:45 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Join us for a day of practical strategies to regulate stress, co‑regulate with kids and teams, and use nature and creativity to support recovery.

Bring a colleague (or a caregiver in your life) and leave with helpful info you can use that day.

✔ Clear, actionable ways to manage stress in real life✔ Tools to foster calm and connection with kids, patients, and teams✔ Practical approaches to trauma‑informed care✔ Nature‑ and creativity‑based practices that boost wellness

Walk With an APP – Junction City | February 2026
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Old Junction City High School Football Field, 900 N. Eisenhower Dr., Junction City, Kansas, 66441, United States
Walk a mile with APP Christina Guhr and learn about weight management services and tips for a healthy lifestyle this spring.

This APP-led group is a fun and safe place to go for a walk, hear briefly about an important health topic, and enjoy a walk with an APP.

The event is FREE and all are welcome!

Ask your provider about upcoming walks!

*The walk will be outside. If it rains or is too cold, we will move the walk inside.

2026 Stormont Vail Grand Rounds - Cannabis
2026-02-10 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 are virtually via Zoom platform. Navigate to stormontvail.eeds.com for details and zoom links.

Presentations & Speakers:

Deborah Mathias, DNP – Baker University School of Nursing

Childbirth Preparation (February 11, 18, & 25)
2026-02-11 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 11th, 18th, & 25th from 6 to 8:15 pm each night.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Cable Dahmer of Topeka, 3731 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Visit with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat. Find out if it’s time for a change.

Online Breastfeeding Basics
2026-02-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Kansas
Online Option! 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.

Instructors will email a Webex link to the class within one week of class date.

Walk With a Doc – Topeka | February 2026
2026-02-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Turn small steps into big wins with simple, doable ways to feel your BEST.Join Dr. Sara Stewart for a one mile walk and discussion about practical tips for weight management. This doctor-led group is a fun and safe place to go for a walk, hear briefly about an important health topic, and enjoy a walk with a physician. The event is FREE and all are welcome! Ask your provider about upcoming walks!*The walk will be outside. If it rains or is too cold, we will move the walk inside.

Welcome Baby
2026-02-22 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-29 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.

Choose Your Path: Explore Healthcare Professions at Stormont Vail Health
2026-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Is your child about to graduate high school or just start college? Are they curious about a career in healthcare but not sure where to begin? Our Talent Acquisition team is hosting a special event designed to help them (and you!) discover the wide range of opportunities available across our healthcare system.

Join us on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Pozez Education Center at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka!

RSVP required. Email Morgan.Ray@stormontvail.org

Discover Available Opportunities

• CNA/Nursing• COTA / CPTA• Cyber Security/IT• Clinical Dietitian• Pharmacy Tech• Medical Imaging• Medical Laboratory Science• Respiratory Therapy• Social Work• Facilities• Behavioral Health

Walk With an APP – Junction City | March 2026
2026-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Old Junction City High School Football Field, 900 N. Eisenhower Dr., Junction City, Kansas, 66441, United States
Walk a mile with APP Chandra Schwab and learn about wound care, healing, and staying active this spring.

This APP-led group is a fun and safe place to go for a walk, hear briefly about an important health topic, and enjoy a walk with an APP.

The event is FREE and all are welcome!

Ask your provider about upcoming walks!

*The walk will be outside. If it rains or is too cold, we will move the walk inside.

Childbirth Preparation (March 7th & 8th)
2026-03-07 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 7th & 8th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

2026 Stormont Vail Grand Rounds - Adult ADHD
2026-03-10 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 are virtually via Zoom platform. Navigate to stormontvail.eeds.com for details and zoom links.

Presentations and Speakers:

Abby Callis, PsyD – Stormont Vail Health

Car Seat Checkup Event
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Sheldon Head Start, 1155 SW Seabrook Ave, Topeka, Kansas, United States

Walk With A Doc (Topeka): March 2026
2026-03-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Let’s Talk Colorectal Health, One Step at a Time

“Does stress increase my risk of colorectal cancer?”

“When do I actually need to get screened?”

“Does family history really matter?”

Get answers to these questions (and more) at our next Walk With A Doc, featuring Dr. Brent Roeder, gastroenterology specialist.

🕘 9 to 10 a.m.

👟 Saturday, March 21, 2026

📍 Washburn University Lee Arena

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that awareness and early screening matter, especially as cases continue to rise in adults under 55.

This free, one-hour walk is open to all fitness levels and designed for conversation as much as movement.

Wear comfortable shoes, bring a friend, and come ready with your questions!

2026 Stormont Vail Health Bi‑State Stroke Consortium Symposium
2026-03-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Bridging Stroke Management Care Across the Continuum

Advance stroke care with the latest evidence, real patient perspectives, and teamwork across disciplines. Discover new approaches in diagnostics, support families through recovery, and address the mental health factors that shape outcomes.

Register by March 24: stormontvail.eeds.com
