STOP THE BLEED
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesMinutes 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…
2023 Trauma & Critical Care Symposium
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesStormont Vail Health is pleased to host the 2023 Trauma & Critical Care Symposium on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7:50 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for all medical professionals across the region. Listen to experts discuss medical cardiac arrest, advanced cardiac resuscitation, modifying early warning scores, and so much more. In addition, the afternoon session features…
Car Seat Checkup Event
Soldier Township Fire 600 NW 46th St, Topeka, KansasSafe Kids Shawnee County and Stormont Vail Health partner to provide this event. Meet with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to be sure your children ride safely. Learn how…
Welcome Baby Class
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesThis 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…
Stormont Vail Health Flu Shot Clinics
Topeka Pediatric Clinic 4100 S.W. 15th St, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesStormont 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)…
Walk with a Doc – October 2023
Washburn University - Lee Arena 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesThis 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…
Stormont Vail Health Flu Shot Clinics
Topeka Pediatric Clinic 4100 S.W. 15th St, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesStormont 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)…
National Prescription Take Back Day Event
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,…
Community Blood Drive
Stormont Vail Health in Centennial Rooms A & D 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesThe current national blood shortage affects millions of people, including many within our community. One donation might seem like a drop in the bucket, but even one contribution can save as many as THREE lives. For this reason, We Together celebrate blood donors for their selfless, life-saving contributions. Our upcoming Community Blood Drive is an…
2023 Stormont Vail Health Nursing Symposium
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesStormont Vail Health is pleased to host the 2023 Nursing Symposium on Friday, Nov. 3 from 12:15 to 4:30 p.m. for all nursing professionals across the region. We will be hosting two Mayo Clinic speakers, Janelle Wozniak, MSN, RN and Heidi Shedenhelm, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, who will present about the different nursing career pathways…
Manhattan Campus WATCHMAN Patient Education Seminar
K-State Alumni Center 1720 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesYou 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…
Breastfeeding Basics In-Person
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesThis 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.…