Baby Basics Prenatal Education Groups for Spanish Speakers
2025-10-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Great news for our Spanish-speaking community! The Shawnee County Health Department is offering Baby Basics: Starting Well Prenatal Education Group, a free six-class course presented in Spanish by labor and delivery nurses from Stormont Vail Health.

Parents and caregivers will learn about:

Infant care

Breastfeeding and formula feeding

Common pains, changes, and when to call the provider

Pregnancy, labor, delivery—and what to expect after having a baby

At each class they’ll also receive a goody bag with diapers and other items related to that week’s lesson. Participants who attend all six classes also have a chance to win a car seat/stroller combo or a pack-and-play!

Sign Up Today

babybasics@snco.us

(785) 251-5677

2025 Session

Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Shawnee County Health Department

2600 S.W. East Circle Dr., Topeka 66606

Summer SessionsFall SessionsMay 5May 12May 19May 26 – NO CLASSJune 2June 9June 16Sept. 15Sept. 22Sept. 29Oct. 6Oct. 13Oct. 20

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2025 Questions & Qdoba + FREE NCLEX Review
2025-10-14 08:00 - 17:00
Stormont Vail Health invites RN and LPN students nearing graduation to a free NCLEX review session—a chance to sharpen your exam skills and enjoy a great meal with fellow future nurses.

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

🕠 5:30–8 p.m.

📍 Pozez Education Center, Stormont Vail Hospital

To save your spot, email nursingcareers@stormontvail.org.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registered attendees will receive priority. Special thanks to the Baker School of Nursing faculty for their support in making this event possible.

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds
2025-10-14 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
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-09 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.

2025 Questions & Qdoba
2025-10-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Stormont Vail Health is excited to invite RN and LPN students nearing graduation to a free NCLEX review session—a chance to sharpen your exam skills and enjoy a great meal with fellow future nurses.

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

🕠 5:30–8 p.m.

📍 Pozez Education Center, Stormont Vail Hospital

To save your spot, email nursingcareers@stormontvail.org.

Walk-ins are welcome, but registered attendees will receive priority.

Special thanks to the Baker School of Nursing faculty for their support in making this event possible!

2025 Global Wave of Light
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Stormont Vail Health welcomes the community to participate in the Global Wave of Light in observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

Hosted by the Stormont Vail Birthplace and NICU teams, this vigil offers a quiet space for remembrance and reflection. Attendees will light a tea candle in honor of babies who left too soon and stand in support of families who have experienced loss.

The vigil will be held in the courtyard at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, beginning at 7 p.m. with a candle-lighting ceremony to coincide with the international observance.

Whether you’re remembering a loved one or standing in support, your presence is meaningful.

Walk With A Doc – Topeka | October 2025
2025-10-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 901 SW Mulvane St, Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Join Dr. Mehmood Hashmi, Hematology and Oncology specialist at Stormont Vail Health, for a community walk and conversation about how imaging tools like CT and MRI help spot disease before symptoms earlier—giving patients their best chance at a healthy outcome.

2025 Manhattan Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus, 1325 Research Dr., Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States
What’s Stopping You from Getting the Flu?

Avoid the flu and protect those around you by getting your annual flu vaccine. Stormont Vail Health will offer a convenient Drive-Thru Flu Clinic in Manhattan.

Manhattan Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic

Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus | 19 years+

1325 Research Dr., Manhattan

No appointment necessary.

Must be a Stormont Vail/Cotton O’Neil patient.

Must have received a previous flu shot. No first-time flu vaccines.

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is only accepted at our pediatric clinics in Topeka.

Breastfeeding Basics
2025-10-19 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

Free Medicare Educational Seminars
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, 929 S.W. Mulvane St., Topeka, Kansas, 66606

2025 Topeka Pediatrics Drive-Thru & Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics
2025-10-23 13:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-30 13:30 - 17:30 | Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics Gage, 4100 SW 15th Street, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
What’s Stopping You from Getting the Flu?

Avoid the flu and protect those around you by getting your annual flu vaccine. Stormont Vail Health offers multiple dates for our Drive-Thru and Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics in Topeka.

2025 Topeka Flu Shot Clinic Schedule

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is only accepted at our pediatric clinics.

Topeka Flu Shot Clinics

Adult Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic | 19 years+

Stormont Vail Hospital Surgery Parking Garage

10th & Garfield, Topeka

Sept. 25 and Oct. 9, 9 a.m.—3 p.m.

Must be a Stormont Vail/Cotton O’Neil patient.

Must have received a previous flu shot. No first-time flu vaccines.

Pediatric Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic | 7 months+

Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics – Gage

4100 S.W. 15th St., Topeka

Oct. 23 and 30, 1:30—5:30 p.m.

No appointment necessary.

Must be a Stormont Vail/Cotton O’Neil patient.

Must have received a previous flu shot. No first-time flu vaccines.

Eligible family members accompanying the patient may also receive their flu shot at that time.

Vaccines for Children (VFC) program accepted.

Stormont Vail Retail Pharmacy | 6 years+

830 S.W. Lane St., Suite B, Topeka

Open to all community members! You do not have to be a Stormont Vail/Cotton O’Neil patient.

Schedule an appointment: (785) 235-8796

Walk-ins also available: Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Welcome Baby
2025-10-26 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 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.

2025 Stormont Vail Health Trauma and Critical Care Symposium
2025-10-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Stormont Vail Health invites you to a powerful opportunity to explore the full continuum of trauma care—from field triage and resuscitation to ICU care and rehabilitation, plus a compelling real-life case study from the Joplin tornado.

Topics Include:

Pre-Hospital Triage Training (START/Jump Start)

Emergency Department Triage

Patient Resuscitation and ICU Care

Medical Surgical Care and Rehabilitation

Case Study: The Joplin Tornado

Registration Fees:

$25 Employees/Volunteers | $100 Physicians (SVH)

$75 Non-Physicians | $150 Physicians (External)

$25 EMS Personnel | $15 Students (with ID)

HINK Discount Available

Register Today!

Walk With An APP – Junction City | November 2025
2025-11-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Old Junction City High School Football Field, 900 N. Eisenhower Dr., Junction City, Kansas, 66441, United States
Celebrate Heart Health with Tiffany Naccarato, APRN

Wear your favorite red gear for heart health awareness and join us for a morning of movement and conversation!

Cardiology specialist Tiffany Naccarato will share tips for heart health and info about services available in Junction City.

Walking is one of the simplest ways to boost your heart health—so grab your sneakers, wear your red, and bring a friend! Together, we’ll take steps toward a healthier community.

Online Childbirth Preparation (November 5, 12, & 19)
2025-11-05 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 (November 9, 12, & 19) 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.

Childbirth ClassHosted by Odom, Laura

https://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/j.php?MTID=mfa14971dfc6577f588445593441b5bb3Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Occurs every Wednesday effective 11/5/2025 until 11/19/2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Meeting number: 2496 502 1542Password: [REDACTED]

Join by video systemDial 24965021542@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: 249 650 21542

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

Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Event
2025-11-08 07:30 - 11:30 | Stormont Vail Imaging Center, 731 SW Mulvane Street, Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
Almost 9 out of 10 lung cancer patients die when the disease is not detected early enough. Make sure that you are doing everything possible to keep yourself healthy, happy, and safe. Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening is designed to provide an option for patients considered to be at high risk for developing lung cancer, although other incidentally detected abnormalities may be detected.

Limited time slots available and must have a providers order to qualify.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Shawnee Heights Fire #23, 5301 SE California Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66609
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 – Topeka | November 2025
2025-11-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 1901 SW Mulvane St., Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
Have a Heart-to-Heart about Heart Health with APRNs Joni Miller & Tonya Stallbaumer

Put on your favorite red gear and join us for a morning of movement, conversation, and heart health awareness!

APRNs Joni Miller and Tonya Stallbaumer, Cardiology specialists at The Stormont Vail Health Heart Center, will share practical tips for maintaining a healthy heart and highlight our heart care services in Topeka.

Walking is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support your heart. So, grab your sneakers, wear your red, invite a friend, and bring lots of questions for our providers!

STOP THE BLEED
2025-11-15 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 (December 3, 10, & 17)
2025-12-03 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 December 3, 10, & 17 from 6 to 8:15 pm each night.

2025 Stormont Vail Health Nursing Symposium
2025-12-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Join nurses, students, and healthcare professionals for a full day of learning, leadership and collaboration at the 2025 Stormont Vail Health Nursing Symposium. This year’s event will explore key topics shaping the future of nursing, including:

Maternal health equity

Experiential learning in nurse residency

Advocacy in practice environments

Addressing implicit bias and social determinants of health.

Presenters include leaders from Stormont Vail, Kansas Leadership Center, Topeka Doula Project, and Nurses Feed Their Young.

Keynotes:

“Thriving Together: Empowering Nurses to Communicate, Connect, and Create Change” Teresa Sanderson, Nurses Feed Their Young

“When Everyone Leads” Tina Kahn, Kansas Leadership Center

Pre-registration required. If you know someone in healthcare who might be interested, share the link and encourage them to attend!

Sign Up For Free

Walk With An APP – Junction City | December 2025
2025-12-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Old Junction City High School Football Field, 900 N. Eisenhower Dr., Junction City, Kansas, 66441, United States
Smart Strategies for Diabetes: Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference

Join Michael Prichard, PA-C, Family Medicine specialist at our Flint Hills Campus, for a morning of movement and conversation.

Get tips for healthier A1C, more energy, and healthier everyday choices

Learn how to spot sneaky sugars and build small habits that move the needle

Bring water, a friend, and lots of questions!
