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Pediatric Weight Management Physician Karli Alderson, M.D., Returns to Stormont Vail Health
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to introduce Dr. Karli Alderson, a Pediatric Weight Management physician. Dr. Alderson, a board-certified Family Medicine physician, brings more than five years of specialized expertise managing weight-related conditions to Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics-Gage, 4100 S.W. 15th St. Topeka, 66604. In family medicine, Dr. Alderson saw the link between patients’ health and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Becomes First Topeka Hospital to Offer 24/7 Access to Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it is the first hospital in Topeka to offer patients 24/7 access to robotic-assisted surgery via the Da Vinci Surgical System. This level of around-the-clock surgical care ensures that regardless of when a patient arrives to the ER, they will have access to the most advanced surgical technology…
Read MoreCotton O’Neil Pediatric Clinic – Gage Closed Aug. 11-20, 2025
Updated Aug. 13, 2025 The Cotton O’Neil Pediatric Clinic Gage location (4100 S.W. 15th Street, Topeka) will be closed from Aug. 11-20 due to building issues caused by a lightning strike. During this time, patients will have their scheduled appointments with their providers at the following temporary locations: Cotton O’Neil Pediatric Clinic Mission WoodsAddress: 2860…
Read MoreDr. Tarek Alsibai Joins Stormont Vail Health Hospitalist Team
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Tarek Alsibai, M.D., an internal medicine physician specializing in hospitalist medicine. As a nocturnist, he will care for a wide range of concerns for nighttime patients at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Dr. Alsibai earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Unveils First Look at Future Emporia Clinic
Stormont Vail Health shared an exciting glimpse into the future of healthcare in Emporia during a small celebration with team members. A sign featuring a rendering of the future clinic was unveiled on the property where the facility will be built. The new building will be located at 18th and Road G and is scheduled…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care
Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus and Flint Hills Campus in Junction City have received national honors from the American Heart Association (AHA) for delivering high-quality stroke care through the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® program. Stormont Vail’s Topeka Campus earned multiple distinctions, including the Target: Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Honor Roll-Elite; Honor Roll Advanced…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Stormont Vail Health is proud to receive the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Stormont Vail is among only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious recognition, highlighting its dedication to exceptional care for heart attack patients. “It is an honor to award Stormont…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Blue Distinction® for Knee and Hip Replacement
Stormont Vail Health is proud to receive recognition as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS)—a designation awarded to facilities that meet high standards for quality, safety, and patient outcomes. “This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering safe and exceptional care, and providing excellent…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Reopens Foot and Ankle Clinic at Kanza Park
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce that the Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic has officially reopened and is accepting patients at its new location. Foot and Ankle Clinic Location: Cotton O’Neil Kanza Park 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka 66606 (785) 272-7600 “We’re proud to bring these services back to the community,” said Chris…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Light Up Blue for World Drowning Prevention Day
On Friday, July 25, 2025, Stormont Vail Health will join a global movement to recognize World Drowning Prevention Day by lighting Stormont Vail Hospital blue to support the World Health Organization’s campaign to raise awareness and promote water safety. This year’s theme, “Anyone can drown, no one should,” highlights the importance of community education and safety efforts. Drowning is a…
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