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Exceptional care means doing whatever it takes, even after exhausting the usual options. When a patient who lived alone arrived at the Stormont Vail Health Ophthalmology clinic with severe vision loss and an urgent risk of perforation, treatment required hourly, around-the-clock antibiotic eye drops. With regional hospitals unable to accept the patient and the necessary…
Read MoreTo ensure patients receive timely care during the Memorial Day weekend, Stormont Vail Health encourages the community to note its adjusted hours on Monday, May 25, 2026: CLOSED: OPEN: Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus hospital in Junction city will continue to provide 24/7 care. In case of an…
Read MoreDuring National EMS Week (May 17–23, 2026) and National Trauma Survivors Day (May 20), Stormont Vail Health invites the community to attend the 2026 Excellence in EMS Award Celebration, from 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 22 at 1615 S.W. 8th Ave. in Topeka. At noon, an awards ceremony will be held where Stormont…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Memorial Day Clinic Holiday Hours: Monday, May 25, 2026 Plan ahead and share this information with patients, family, and friends who may need care during the holiday. CLOSED OPEN Emporia Campus Groundbreaking Celebration Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health, in partnership with community leaders, caregivers, regional partners, and community members, officially broke ground Friday on a new campus in Emporia. Nearly 200 people gathered to celebrate this significant investment in expanding access to high-quality care across the region. “Today is about more than construction. Today is about commitment—to Emporia, to this region, and to…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Dr. Kendra Reith Joins Manhattan Campus Family Medicine Team We’re pleased to welcome Kendra Reith, M.D., as the newest member of our Family Medicine team at our Manhattan Campus. She emphasizes clear communication and shared decision‑making so patients understand their care plans and feel supported. We look…
Read MorePicnic with the Pups brought joy, connection, and a whole lot of tail wags to the courtyard at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka! This annual event helps raise awareness of our Paw Squad pet therapy team while giving team members and patients a chance to meet the dogs who make a difference across our organization…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Team Members Recognized for Local Leadership We’re proud to celebrate two team members recognized through Leadership Greater Topeka (LGT); Emersen Frazier Freeman and Laurie Rueschhoff. Both will receive recognition at the 2026 Leadership Greater Topeka Graduation & Gala on Friday, May 15, at Prairie…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus and the Stormont Vail Foundation invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of Southern-inspired fun and philanthropy during Derby Day in the Flint Hills, a fundraising event benefiting the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at the Flint Hills Campus. Derby Day will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 3–6 p.m.…
Read MoreTo help middle and high school athletes stay healthy and safe this season, Stormont Vail Health will provide $20 sports physicals from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Cotton O’Neil Kanza Park, 2660 S.W. 3rd St., in Topeka. As part of the event, Stormont Vail will donate $10 from each…
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