Calendar & Events

Children’s Miracle Network Club Carwash
2024-06-04 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-18 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-06-25 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-07-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-07-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-07-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-07-23 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | 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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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.

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.

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.

STOP THE BLEED
2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-20 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.

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.

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.

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.

Breastfeeding Basics
2024-06-23 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-07-07 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.

Car Seats: Beyond the Basics Course
2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | 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!

Welcome Baby Class
2024-06-30 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.

AHA CPR/First Aid Course
2024-07-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, 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

Car Seat Checkup Event
2024-07-13 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 Jul 13 at YMCA 3635 SW Chelsea 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.

Childbirth Preparation (July 13th & 14th)
2024-07-13 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 (July 13th & 14th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Pharmacy Grand Rounds 2024
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Centennial C, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604

Online Childbirth Preparation (July 17, 24, & 31)
2024-07-17 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 (July 17th, 24th, and 31st) 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.
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

Walk with a Doc with Dr. Craig Gernon
2024-07-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Stormont Vail Health invites Topekans to a casual walk towards better health with its monthly Walk with a Doc program. This initiative aims to foster a sense of community by bringing doctors and residents together for a leisurely walk. This month’s event will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 9—10 a.m. on the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University, 1901 SW Mulvane, in Topeka.

Join Dr. Craig Gernon, a general cardiologist at the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center and Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, to discover practical insights about your heart’s health and get answers to your questions – for example, what strategies have other patients found helpful in encouraging them to eat better, exercise, stop smoking, and make other lifestyle changes? Does your stress level affect your cardiac risk?

The walk is open to everyone. Registration isn’t required for this free event. The walk will be outside, but we will move inside if the weather is too rainy.

Mark your calendars for upcoming walks in 2024:

August 17 (TBA)

September 21 (TBA)

October 19 (TBA)

Sibling Class Ages 3-6 years
2024-07-27 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
2024-07-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
