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Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Information

Seasonal vaccine is now available for Cotton-O'Neil and PediatricCare patients. For information, Cotton-O'Neil and PediatricCare patients should contact their primary care physician's office.

No new information regarding the availability of the H1N1 vaccine for Cotton-O'Neil and PediatricCare patients is available at this time. This site will be updated as new information is available. Thank you.

»» Influenza vaccine consent form
»» H1N1 vaccine consent form
»» Vaccine information sheet (English)
»» Vaccine information (Spanish)



Just the Facts: 2009 Influenza Season

There have been many headlines and public discussion about the upcoming flu season, particularly concern about the H1N1 influenza A, initially known as the swine flu. The situation is of high concern to public health officials because H1N1 influenza A is a novel virus – one that has not been seen in humans before – so it is unlikely that anyone has a natural immunity to it. H1N1 influenza has been confirmed in Kansas.

For updates about H1N1 and vaccination information through Stormont-Vail HealthCare and Cotton-O'Neil and PediatricCare Clinics, call the Stormont-Vail flu information line at (785) 354-6789. If you have questions about influenza or influenza-like symptoms and wish to speak to a nurse after regular office hours or weekend and holidays, call Health Connections at (785) 354-5225. During office hours, please contact your primary care physician.

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»» Flu Facts
»» Flu Facts (Spanish


Are you a Physical Therapist looking to be a part of a great team?

Stormont-Vail HealthCare has physical therapy opportunities – providing therapy in the hospital and at our clinic -- for individuals with a BS, MS or PhD in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons Ranks Stormont-Vail HealthCare Cardiac Surgery
Program Among Nation’s Top 10 percent for Third Consecutive Time

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Stormont-Vail HealthCare – Cotton-O’Neil Heart Center receives American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry- GWTG™ Gold Performance Achievement Award

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Acting F.A.S.T. Can Save a Life

As with most health-related illnesses, the sooner you get treated for a stroke, the better your chances of surviving or minimizing side effects. Learn in the Fall 2009 Healthy Times how a stroke is not always recognizable and how the F.A.S.T. message can help you learn about stroke symptoms.

»»Click here for the Fall 2009 Healthy Times


Substance Abuse Program Treats Addiction
and Mental Health

Stormont-Vail's Substance Abuse program helps you overcome your addiction, and if needed, depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns.

»» Click here for information


You Can Now Pay Your Bill Online!

Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center and Cotton-O’Neil Clinic now have an online bill pay system. Check out our free Online Business Office to pay your bill in a simple, quick and secure way or check your account information.

»» Pay My Bill


Now Available!
Refill Your Medical Arts Pharmacy Prescriptions Online:
With a few clicks, you can refill your prescription. It’s easy and secure.

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Cotton-O’Neil Clinical Research Center Clinical Trials Now Enrolling
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