Calendar & Events

Sibling Class (Ages 3-6 years)
2025-06-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-16 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 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)
2025-06-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States

Breastfeeding Basics
2025-06-22 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 Education Center. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant parent and one support person.

Online Childbirth Preparation (July 9, 16, & 23)
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30
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 9, 16, & 23) to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a Webex link to join the virtual meeting within one week of the first class.

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

Car Seat Checkup Event
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Topeka Fire Station #5, 720 SW 21st St., Topeka, Kansas, United States
Visit with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat. Find out if it’s time for a change.

Walk with an APP: Megan Bartlett, PA, Talks Summer Sun Safety
2025-07-19 09:00 - 10:00 | East side of Lee Arena at Washburn University, 1901 SW Mulvane St., Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Whether you’re heading to the lake or walking from the parking lot to the clinic, summer sun safety matters—for you and the people you care for. Join us for Walk with an APP as dermatology specialist Megan Bartlett, PA, shares a few tips that could actually save your skin.

Why Attend?

Even on cloudy days, UV rays can do damage. This walk is a chance to:

Bust common sunscreen myths

Learn how to spot early signs of sun damage

Get real tips on keeping cool, hydrated, and protected

Pick up tips you can share with patients, family, and friends

Whether you’re a regular walker or new to the series, this is an opportunity to get moving, connect with the community, and soak up smart habits for sun safety—not sunburns.

Wear comfortable shoes, sun protection, and bring water! If the temperature is too hot, we will move the walk indoors.

Childbirth Preparation (July 19 & 20)
2025-07-19 09:00 - 13:00 | 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 (July 19th & 20th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Breastfeeding Basics
2025-07-27 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-24 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-14 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 Education Center. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.

Note: Enrollment includes expectant parent and one support person

Car Seat Checkup Event
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office, 1207 SW Executive Dr. Ste B, Topeka, Kansas

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds
2025-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604
Grand Rounds are offered in person at Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus are virtually via Zoom platform. Navigate to stormontvail.eeds.com for details and zoom links.

Free Medicare Educational Seminars
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus, 1325 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States
Navigate Medicare with Confidence—Join or Share this Free Seminar!

Stormont Vail Health, with R.W. Evenson, Inc., hosts free Medicare Educational Seminars at the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center and Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus.

It’s great for anyone new to Medicare or looking to better understand:

Original Medicare

Supplement and Drug Plans

Medicare Advantage

How to enroll in any of these options

Call (785) 266-9160 to register.

Childbirth Preparation (August 13, 20, & 27)
2025-08-13 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 August 13, 20, & 27 from 6 to 8:15 pm each night.

STOP THE BLEED
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 | August 2025
2025-08-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Stormont Vail Health invites the community to its next Walk With A Doc event on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, featuring Dr. Chad Tuchek, neurosurgeon. The event will focus on how advanced technology is improving spine care and surgical outcomes at Stormont Vail.

Dr. Tuchek will discuss the use of robotic-assisted surgery in treating back and spine conditions, including the Mako Spine robot—a state-of-the-art system that enhances surgical precision and supports safer, more personalized care. Stormont Vail is one of only five health systems in the U.S. to offer this technology.

“Walk With A Doc is a great way to connect with our community and share how we’re using technology to provide safer, more effective care,” Dr. Tuchek said. “We want patients to feel informed and empowered about their treatment options.”

The event is free and open to the public. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring questions.

Welcome Baby
2025-08-17 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.

Free Medicare Educational Seminars
2025-08-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, 929 S.W. Mulvane St., Topeka, Kansas, 66606

2025 Active Assailant: Planning, Prevention, Response
2025-08-20 08:30 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604
This conference is offered in person at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka campus and virtually via the Zoom platform. Registration is required. For more information visit stormontvail.eeds.com.

2025 APP Educational Summit
2025-08-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604
Join us for the 2025 APP Educational Summit, August 28, 12-2 pm.Visit stormontvail.eeds.com for details and registration will be available soon.

Walk With A Doc | September 2025
2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 1901 SW Mulvane St., Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
This month, we’re celebrating 20 years of NICU excellence and highlighting VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) availability at Stormont Vail Health.

Our featured speaker, Dr. Abhinav Pal, neonatology specialist at Stormont Vail, will share insights on how our NICU has evolved and how VBAC options are supporting more families in their birth journeys.

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604
Grand Rounds are offered in person at Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus are virtually via Zoom platform. Navigate to stormontvail.eeds.com for details and zoom links. See all events

Community Blood Drive | Sept. 10, 2025
2025-09-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital Centennial Rooms A & D, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Enter to win two tickets to a KC Chiefs October home game (plus a parking pass) when you donate at our upcoming Community Blood Drive.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Centennial Rooms A & D

Stormont Vail Hospital | 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, 66604

Register Now

In partnership with the Topeka Community Blood Center, this event supports local hospitals and patients in urgent need of blood. Every donation takes less than 90 minutes and can help save up to three lives.

Online Childbirth Preparation (September 10, 18 & 24)
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:30
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 10, 18, & 24; note class 1 & 3 are Wednesday evenings while class 2 will be Thursday evening) to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a Webex link to join the virtual meeting within one week of the first class.

Meeting link for Week 1

Meeting number

2491 575 8840

Meeting password

Babies2025

Host key

643214

Join by video system

24915758840@stormontvail.webex.com

Join by phone

United States Toll

+1-415-655-0002

Access code

24915758840

Global call-in numbers

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

Surgical Services Open House at Stormont Vail Hospital
2025-09-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, United States
Are you a nursing student or experienced RN exploring your next career move? Join us for an exclusive Surgical Services Open House and discover what it’s like to be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team at Stormont Vail Health.

What to Expect

Guided tours of our OR, Perioperative, and PACU areas

Opportunities to shadow the department and see our team in action

Meet-and-greets with hiring managers

Learn about career opportunities and critical staffing needs

Enjoy light snacks and door prizes for attendees!

Whether you’re just starting your nursing journey or looking to take the next step, this is your chance to connect, explore, and envision your future with us.

RSVP requested, but not required.

Register Today

Questions? Email nursingcareers@stormontvail.org.

Cancer Prevention Cooking Class
2025-09-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, 929 S.W. Mulvane St., Topeka, 66606
Stormont Vail Health is offering a Cancer Prevention Cooking Class.

What to Expect:

Led by a registered dietitian from the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center

Focus on nutrition strategies that support cancer prevention

Learn practical tips and evidence-based guidelines

Sample delicious, health-focused recipes

Ideal for:

Patients looking to take an active role in their health

Caregivers who want to support loved ones through nutrition

Space is limited – please encourage interested individuals to sign up early!

This class takes place in the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center kitchen.

Take the elevator to the Lower Level—the kitchen is directly ahead when the doors open.

Thank you for helping us promote wellness through education!

Car Seat Checkup Event
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, Kansas, United States
