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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Stormont Vail Health Now Offers Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Stormont Vail Health now offers Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. This powerful new screening tool can detect lung cancer earlier, safer, and with greater precision. Our pulmonary team can reach tiny, hard-to-access lung nodules without…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is excited to announce that it has introduced the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform from Intuitive. The Stormont Vail pulmonary team has been performing procedures since April 2025, becoming the first health system in Topeka to offer this cutting-edge technology for lung nodule biopsy and diagnosis. Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy enables minimally invasive access…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Recognized for Team Safety Culture The efforts by the Stormont Vail team to grow in its safety culture was highlighted in a recent Mayo Clinic Care Network News article. The article shares information about the Steps for Safety program, which included an escape…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Health Reverified as Level II Trauma Center Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the successful completion of its trauma center reverification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma, a nationally recognized gold standard for trauma care excellence. Since earning…
Read MoreBy taking the time to personally seek out a solution for a patient in distress, Candace Huber, Patient Experience Coordinator, turned a challenging situation into a remarkable opportunity for care and compassion. Her daily acts of kindness not only contribute to individual well-being, but a culture built on empathy and connection, reflecting our first tenant:…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Julia Gaston, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN with over 15 years of experience, to the OB/GYN team. She will practice at Stormont Vail OB/GYN-Flint Hills, 1102 St. Marys Rd., Junction City, 66441. Dr. Gaston found her interest in medicine while volunteering at a free clinic in college. After…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is proud to announce the successful completion of its trauma center reverification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma, a nationally recognized gold standard for trauma care excellence. This rigorous review assesses a hospital’s ability to deliver timely, coordinated, and expert care to severely injured patients. The final report…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Get Ready! Healthcare Week is May 12—16, 2025 Healthcare Week celebrates the best in healthcare – OUR TEAM! Our Culture and Wellness team has planned an exciting week for our teams across the Sunflower State, from local food truck favorites to on-site massage therapists. It’s just one small…
Read MoreWe applaud Keely Wilson, a nurse in our Pediatric ICU, for receiving a DAISY Award after she supported a young patient following a suicide attempt. “Our daughter was in there a few weeks ago for an attempted suicide, and Keeley was simply amazing. Keely really helped us navigate through everything, the anger and meanness coming…
Read MoreNext time you need to fill your vehicle up, stop by Darrell’s Service at 4300 S.W. 21st St. in Topeka and consider using The Giving Pump! When you choose the Giving Pump, you’re not just fueling your car, you’re also fueling Children’s Miracle Network at Stormont Vail Health. For every gallon of fuel sold, a percentage gets…
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