Calendar & Events

Breastfeeding Basics
2024-06-23 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-05-05 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Boy to Man
2024-06-22 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 boys life between the ages of 10-13 is filled with many physical and emotional changes. These changes are exciting, but also 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.

Girl to Woman
2024-06-22 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.

Children’s Miracle Network Club Carwash
2024-06-18 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-04 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-05-28 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-05-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-05-14 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-05-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-04-30 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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Walk with a Doc with Dr. Jacqueline Kenoly
2024-06-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Should you take vitamins and supplements? What’s the difference between the care available at an urgent care clinic versus the emergency room? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, our upcoming Walk with a Doc is your chance to ask an expert!

Learn more about your overall health with Dr. Jacqueline Kenoly, an urgent care specialist, on Saturday, June 15, at 9 a.m. on the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University, 1901 SW Mulvane, in Topeka.

You don’t have to register for this free community event, and while we hope for good weather, we’ll move the walk inside if it’s rainy.

STOP THE BLEED
2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-18 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.

2024 Celebration of Life Event
2024-06-13 15:30 - 18:00 | Stormont Vail Health Topeka Hospital – Pavilion Tower Lobby, 1500 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Our annual Celebration of Life event honors donors who gave the gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation, their loved ones who supported their selfless decision, and the recipients who received a second chance at life.

“Not only do we live among the stars, the stars live within us.”
– Neil DeGrasse Tyson

The noble act of organ, eye, and tissue donation reminds us that we all have the power to make a difference, even after life.

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds 2024
2024-06-11 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.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2024-06-08 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 Jun 8 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.

EMS Week & Excellence in EMS Award Celebration
2024-05-24 06:30 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Health Human Resources Parking Lot, 1615 SW 8th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
The Stormont Vail Health Trauma Services team in Topeka welcomes our colleagues, neighbors, and local first responders to join us as we celebrate EMS Week on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Stormont Vail Human Resources parking lot, 1615 SW 8th Ave., Topeka, 66606.

During this event, we’ll present our annual Excellence in EMS Award to a local emergency medical services professional who went above and beyond and made a radical difference in someone’s moment of need.

Stop by and say hello (and thank you!) to our community’s first responders while enjoying great eats from local food truck favorites like Taqueria Mexican Lindo, Pineapple Dream, and more.

6:30 a.m.—3 p.m.Poppin Minis

10 a.m.—2:30 p.m.Pineapple Dream

10 a.m.—3 p.m.Taqueria Mexico Lindo

10 a.m.—3 p.m.Ron’s Jazzy Dogs

Stormont Vail Health Community Blood Drive
2024-05-22 10:00 - 15:00 | KS
Our upcoming Community Blood Drive is an excellent way to look out for our neighbors and support those in need. Join us on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Centennial Rooms A and D inside Stormont Vail Health Topeka Hospital.

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

Online Childbirth Preparation (May 15, 22, 29)
2024-05-15 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 (May 15th, 22nd, and 29th) 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.
Meeting linkhttps://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/j.php?MTID=mf704745335ae7b48041645ee707722cf
Meeting number2482 805 9323
Meeting passwordTtDYJJti678
Host key459058
Join by video system24828059323@stormontvail.webex.com
Join by phoneUnited States Toll+1-415-655-0002
Access code24828059323
Global call-in numbershttps://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/globalcallin.php?MTID=mde75c654d0404de7f84c7012a9c1cc93
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

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds 2024
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Centennial A, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States

Sibling Class Ages 7 and Up
2024-05-11 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.

Sibling Class Ages 3-6 years
2024-05-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States

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.

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.

Car Seats: Beyond the Basics Course
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!

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

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!

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Welcome Baby Class
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.
