Calendar & Events

Childbirth Preparation (February 12 & 13) In-Person
2022-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. 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 from 9 am to 12 noon each day to cover all content.

Childbirth Preparation (Feb 9 & 16) Virtual
2022-02-09 18:00 - 20:30 | 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!
COVID-19 Update : Virtual childbirth class will be a meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of two sessions to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a link to join the virtual meeting. Please contact Laura Odom, RN, IBCLC with questions at laodom@stormontvail.org or by calling 785-354-5034.
Important: 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
Pediatricians in Topeka
Reasons to Call the Pediatrician
Safe Sleeping Environment
Soothing a Crying Infant
Touch Relaxation

Giving Back by Giving Blood
2022-01-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
The next Stormont Vail Health Blood Drive is right around the corner. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Centennial Rooms A and D of the Pozez Education Center, Stormont Vail Hospital. To schedule an appointment please visit www.savealifenow.org, or click here to sign up.

For more details, contact Melissa Combes in Employee Relations at 785-354-5327 or melissa.combes@stormontvail.org.

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