Calendar & Events

Children’s Miracle Network Club Carwash
2024-09-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-10 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-17 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-01 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-08 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-22 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | 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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Welcome Baby Jubilee
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
As Fall approaches, we invite you to welcome the season of change (and new life!) at Welcome Baby Jubilee!

At this special community event, expectant parents and their support people will:

Meet new families from around our community

Get to know our team and tour the Birthplace

Hear answers to new mom FAQs

Find resources for parents and babies from local vendors

Enter prize drawings for diapers, clothes, blankets, and more

Tdap Boosters Available – Just in Time for Grandparent’s Day!Additionally, we’ll provide Tdap shots for partners and support people to ensure the well-being of infants and everyone around them. Remember to bring your insurance card to receive this critical vaccine!

We look forward to meeting you and celebrating the arrival of new life in our community!

Car Seats: Beyond the Basics Course
2024-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 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!

Car Seat Checkup Event
2024-09-14 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 Sep 14 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, in different locations each month.

To learn more, contact carseat@stormontvail.org.

Childbirth Preparation (Sept 14th & 15th)
2024-09-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Motherhood, and parenting. Mother kissing her sleeping baby boy on cheek.

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 (Sept. 14th &15th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Sibling Class Ages 3-6 years
2024-09-14 13:30 - 14:30 | 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 7 and Up
2024-09-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States

Sign Up for the Next Community Blood Drive
2024-09-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Health in Centennial Rooms A & D, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Our upcoming Community Blood Drive is an excellent way to look out for our neighbors and support those in need. Join us on Wednesday, September 18, 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.

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Online Childbirth Preparation (Sept 18, 25, & Oct 2)
2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, See event details for more information
Childbirth ClassHosted by Odom, Laura

https://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/j.php?MTID=m67ff35e4d05589ed6dab616a5d4219b6Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes | (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Occurs every Wednesday effective 9/18/2024 until 10/2/2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Meeting number: 2499 716 6171Password: [REDACTED]

Join by video systemDial 24997166171@stormontvail.webex.comYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone+1-415-655-0002 United States Toll

Access code: 249 971 66171

Walk with a Doc: Dr. Bhurtel, Bariatric Surgeon
2024-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
When should someone consider bariatric surgery? Where can someone interested in this procedure learn about their options? If you’ve ever wondered about these questions, Walk with a Doc is your chance to ask an expert!

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at 9 a.m. on the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University as Dr. Partha Bhurtel, a bariatric surgeon at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, shares practical advice and insights on the factors that most affect weight management.

Walk with a Doc is a fantastic opportunity to get moving, meet new people, and, most importantly, learn something new. Whether you’re curious about bariatric surgery for yourself or someone else, Dr. Bhurtel is here to share his expert advice and help you take charge of your health.

STOP THE BLEED
2024-09-21 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.

Welcome Baby Class
2024-09-22 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.

S.T.A.B.L.E. 2024
2024-09-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Centennial A, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Objectives:

Identify signs of hypoglycemia and recommended treatment.

Identify signs of respiratory distress and discuss issuesconcerning adequate ventilation and oxygenation.

Differentiate between hypovolemic and septic shock.

List risk factors that predispose the neonate to infection and sepsis.

Explain and apply acid-base alignment nomograms.

Discuss special needs of families of transported infants.For additional information go to stormontvail.eeds.com

Girl to Woman
2024-09-28 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.

Breastfeeding Basics
2024-09-29 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-20 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.

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds 2024
2024-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center – Centennial A or Zoom Webinar, 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.

Trauma Grand Rounds
2024-10-09 07:00 - 08:00 | Virtual Conference

Join the 2024 Stormont Vail Nursing Symposium and Enhance Your Practice
2024-10-11 00:15 - 16:30 | Kansas
How can you best support rural patients’ health? What can you do to manage burnout among your team? Get answers (and insights) to these questions and more at the 2024 Stormont Vail Stormont Vail Nursing Symposium!

This event is your chance to deepen your expertise and impact with new perspectives about ways we can better connect with rural communities, combat burnout, address unconscious bias, improve maternal health, and embrace community culture and nurse identity.

This event will also highlight compelling research projects by several of our nursing team members, illustrating our health system’s commitment to innovation and continuous learning.

See agenda and more details: www.eeds.com/portal_live_events.aspx?ConferenceID=131409

Car Seat Checkup Event
2024-10-12 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 Oct 12 at Pine Ridge Prep School 1100 SE Highland Ave, 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, in different locations each month.

To learn more, contact carseat@stormontvail.org.

AHA CPR/First Aid Course
2024-10-14 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

Childbirth Preparation (October 16, 23, & 30)
2024-10-16 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 October 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 6 to 8:15 pm each night.

Walk with a Doc: Dr. Amanda Loeffler, General Surgeon
2024-10-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at 9 a.m. on the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University to discuss breast cancer screenings and prevention. Dr. Amanda Loeffler, a general surgeon at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, will answer questions and share recommendations to lower your risk and stay healthy. The walk is free and open to everyone (no registration needed). Wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle to stay hydrated!
