Calendar & Events

2023 Stormont Vail Health Nursing Symposium
2023-11-03 12:15 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Stormont 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 and how we can work together to increase the healthcare workforce.

In addition to Mayo Clinic experts, multiple Stormont Vail nurses will present the latest in best practice and improvement work.

The symposium is completely free with both in-person and virtual viewing options, but registration is required!

Register Here

Community Blood Drive
2023-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Health in Centennial Rooms A & D, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
The 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 excellent way to look out for and support those in need. We Celebrate those who have previously donated and those who will again (or will for the first time!) on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Centennial Rooms A & D inside Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus Hospital.

Sign Up!

National Prescription Take Back Day Event
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00
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, Oct. 28, 2023. You can find more locations with the DEA’s Collection Site Locator.

Topeka Collection SitesStormont Vail Pharmacy 2252 SW 10th Ave., 66604Jayhawk Pharmacy West 6265 Rock Chalk Dr. #1401, 66049CVS Pharmacy 3901 SW 21st St., 66604Walgreens Pharmacy 1001 SW Topeka Blvd., 66612Hy-Vee Pharmacy 2951 SW Wanamaker Rd., 66614Wal-Mart Pharmacy 1501 SW Wanamaker Rd., 66604Jayhawk Pharmacy at Mission Woods 2860 SW Mission Woods, 66614Wal-Mart Pharmacy 2600 NW Rochester Rd., 66608

Emporia Collection SitesMorris County Courthouse, South Lower Parking Lot 501 W Main St., Council Grove, 66846Burlington Police Department P.O. Box 207, 616 South 3rd, Burlington, 66839 Year-round collection available. CVS Pharmacy 1215 Merchant Street, Emporia, 66801Walmart Pharmacy 2301 Industrial Rd., Emporia, 66801 AuBurn Pharmacy 6 W. Broadway St., Lebo, 66856Aldrich Apothecary 123 W. Main St., Suite B, Council Grove, 66846

Flint Hills Collection SitesDillons Pharmacy 618 W 6th St., Junction City, KS 66441 Irwin Army Community Hospital Pharmacy 650 Huebner Rd., Fort Riley, 66442Konza Prairie Community Health Center 361 Grant Ave., Junction City, 66441 Kollhoff Pharmacy 407 S. Washington St., Junction City, 66441Mission Township Fire Station 3101 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, 66614Dillons Pharmacy 1235 E Cloud St, Salina, 67401

Manhattan Collection SitesMorris County Courthouse, South Lower Parking Lot 501 W Main St., Council Grove, KS 66846 Lafene Health Center Pharmacy 1105 Sunset Ave., Manhattan, 66502Walgreens Pharmacy 325 Bluemont Ave., Manhattan, 66502 Walmart Pharmacy 101 East Bluemont Ave., Manhattan, 66502Hy-Vee Pharmacy 601 N. 3rd Pl., Manhattan, 66502

Stormont Vail Health Flu Shot Clinics
2023-10-26 13:30 - 17:30, 2023-10-19 13:30 - 17:30 | Topeka Pediatric Clinic, 4100 S.W. 15th St, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Stormont 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)

Oct. 19 and 26 | 1:30 –5:30 p.m. | Stormont Vail Pediatrics (4100 S.W. 15th St.)

MANHATTAN ADULT CLINIC (ages 19+)

Oct. 7 | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus (1325 Research Park Drive)

Walk with a Doc - October 2023
2023-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
This 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 east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University.

The walk is open to the community. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required.

PINK ATTIRE IS ENCOURAGED!

According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide the following benefits:

Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity

Enhance mental well-being

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Topeka joins a growing list of communities worldwide that have started local Walk with a Doc programs. Learn more at www.walkwithadoc.org.

​Mark your calendar for upcoming events!

11/18/2023 – Topic TBD

Welcome Baby Class
2023-10-15 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-09-23 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-08-27 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.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Soldier Township Fire, 600 NW 46th St, Topeka, Kansas, 66617
Safe 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 to install your child’s car seat or booster seat. Find out if it’s time for a change.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19: Maximum of 2 adults per car, masks are required for adults, and no COVID-19 symptoms or sick contacts.

Contact carseat@stormontvail.org with questions.

2023 Trauma & Critical Care Symposium
2023-10-13 07:50 - 16:45 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Stormont 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 skill stations focusing on CPR, Vascular Access/Bleeding Control and Airway Management.

STOP THE BLEED
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-16 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.

Childbirth Preparation (October 11, 18, & 25) In-Person
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:30 | 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 11th, 18th, and 25th from 6 to 8:30 pm each night.

Stormont Vail Health Flu Shot Clinics
2023-10-07 08:30 - 11:30 | Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus, 1325 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States
Stormont 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 ADULT CLINIC (ages 19+)

Sept. 21 and 28 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Surgery Parking Garage (10th and Garfield)

TOPEKA PEDIATRIC CLINIC (ages 7mo and up)

Oct. 19 and 26 | 1:30 –5:30 p.m. | Stormont Vail Pediatrics (4100 S.W. 15th St.)

MANHATTAN ADULT CLINIC (ages 19+)

Oct. 7 | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus (1325 Research Park Drive)

Breastfeeding Basics In-Person
2023-10-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Shape Shifting Symposium
2023-09-29 08:30 - 16:00 | Pozez Education Center Auditorium, 1505 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Please join us as we host the Stormont Vail Health Shape Shifting Symposium! This event will help team members and guests learn about the challenges and options that accompany obesity as well as the benefits that occur alongside healthy lifestyle changes.

Topics to be covered include:

The Challenges of Managing Obesity

Nutrition for Weight Loss

Medical Interventions for Obesity

Surgical Interventions for Obesity

Managing Weight Regain

Post-Surgery Concerns

Motivating Your Patients

Alongside the doctors and registered dietitians from Stormont Vail, we are excited to welcome guest speakers Maria Collazo-Clavell, M.D. from Mayo Clinic and Shadrach Smith, M.D. from Encompass Medical Group!

Register for this event by visiting stormontvail.eeds.com (Registration Sept. 27, & fees vary.)

Stormont Vail Health Flu Shot Clinics
2023-09-21 09:00 - 2023-09-28 15:00 | Topeka Adult Clinic, 901 S.W. Garfield Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States

Sibling Class Ages 7 and Up
2023-09-16 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
2023-09-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States

Childbirth Preparation (Sept 16 & 17) In-Person
2023-09-16 13:00 - 17:00 | 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 (September 16th & 17th) from 1 pm to 5 pm each day to cover all content.

Girl to Woman
2023-09-16 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.

Walk with a Doc this Saturday
2023-09-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
This 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 Dr. Mark Synovec on Saturday, Sept. 16, as we learn about the importance of medical research. Participants should meet at the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University.

The walk is open to the community. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required.

According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide the following benefits:

Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity

Enhance mental well-being

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Topeka joins a growing list of communities worldwide that have started local Walk with a Doc programs. Learn more at www.walkwithadoc.org.

​Mark your calendar for upcoming events!

10/21/2023 – Dr. Hashmi and Connie Wagers, Breast Cancer Awareness

11/18/2023 – TBD

Online Childbirth Preparation (September 13, 20, & 27)
2023-09-13 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 (September 13th, 20th, and 27th) 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 link:https://stormontvail.webex.com/meet/laodom
Meeting number:1468 87 5484
Join from a video or applicationDial laodom@stormontvail.webex.comYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone+1-415-655-0002 United States TollAccess code: 1468875484
Global call-in numbershttps://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/globalcallin.php?MTID=m356e3e3671bd620840981fb2def4e83c
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

Car Seat Checkup Event
2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, Kansas, United States

2023 End of Summer Bash
2023-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Pozez Education Center Auditorium, 1505 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Stormont Vail Health team members – Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the end of summer at our upcoming Summer Bash recruitment event on Sept. 8, 2023!

Join nursing students and seasoned RNs from around our community and learn about all the great benefits Stormont Vail offers. These students will tour participating units and meet our professional recruiters and department managers.

Team members are encouraged to visit, share healthcare experiences, and answer attendees’ questions.

The event will take place in Pozez Education Center in the Topeka Campus Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8.

You can look forward to tasty eats from local vendors.

We hope to see you there!

Alzheimer’s Community Forum: Clinical Progress, Resources, & the Effects of Hearing Loss
2023-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Pozez Education Center Auditorium, 1505 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Free event

Sign up for free memory screenings

Hear new research developments and treatments

Get support and resources from industry experts and local advocates

Call (315) 472-4201 to Save Your Seat

Walk with a Doc - Dr. Hailey Avila and Michael Ramirez
2023-08-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
This 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 Dr. Hailey Avila on Saturday, Aug. 19, as we learn about sports and how to prevent injuries with her and Michael Ramirez, MS, ATC, LAT, Rehabilitation Services System Director. Participants should meet at the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University.

The walk is open to the community. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required.

According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as 30 minutes a day can provide the following benefits:

Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels

Help maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of obesity

Enhance mental well-being

Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation. Topeka joins a growing list of communities worldwide that have started local Walk with a Doc programs. Learn more at www.walkwithadoc.org.

​Mark your calendar for upcoming events!

9/16/2023 – Topic TBD

10/21/2023 – Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

11/18/2023 – Topic TBD

Car Seat Checkup Event
2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | SENT Hi-Crest Market, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd, Topeka, Kansas, 66605, United States
