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Stormont Vail Health One of Six U.S. Hospitals with Cutting-Edge Spine Surgery Robot
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the addition of Mako Spine Robotics to its surgical offerings, making it one of only six hospitals in the United States to utilize this cutting-edge technology for spine procedures. The Mako Spine Robot provides real-time, image-guided navigation during surgery, allowing for enhanced precision, improved outcomes, and faster recovery…
Read MoreManuela Garcia, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Hospitalist Team
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Manuela Garcia, a board-certified family medicine physician, to its Hospitalist team. As a hospitalist, Dr. Garcia will play an important part in supporting both patients and their loved ones with answers, education, and support during their time at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66604.…
Read MoreDr. Alaa Azzouqa Joins the Stormont Vail Health Hospitalist Team
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Alaa Azzouqa, 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. Azzouqa earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Jordan,…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Dr. Mahmoud Abdallah to the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to introduce Dr. Mahmoud Abdallah, its newest hematology-oncology specialist. A board-certified internal medicine physician and medical oncologist, Dr. Abdallah will practice at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, 1414 S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka, 66606. Driven by curiosity and compassion, Dr. Abdallah approaches every challenge as an opportunity to grow as a…
Read MoreStormont Vail Foundation to Host 25th Annual BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament
The Stormont Vail Foundation will host its 25th annual BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 15, at Topeka Country Club. The tournament has already raised more than $275,000 in sponsorships, gifts, and registrations. The golf tournament will have an 7:30 a.m. morning flight and a 12:30 p.m. afternoon flight, with a dinner and awards…
Read MoreNew Arrival at Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus: Wireless Fetal Monitors
Stormont Vail Health is enhancing maternal care at its Flint Hills Campus in Junction City with the addition of two Philips Avalon Wireless Fetal Monitors, set to arrive in eight to ten weeks. These advanced monitors are manufactured in Germany to Stormont Vail’s specifications and will integrate seamlessly with existing monitoring systems. They allow laboring…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health’s Walk With A Doc Highlights NICU Milestone and VBAC Options
Stormont Vail Health invites the community to its upcoming Walk With A Doc event on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. on the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University, 1901 S.W. Mulvane St., Topeka 66621. This month’s walk features Dr. Abhinav Pal, neonatology specialist at Stormont Vail. As the health…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Announces $1.5 Million Contribution to City of Emporia
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce a $1.5 million charitable contribution to the City of Emporia, reinforcing the healthcare organization’s deep-rooted commitment to the community and a shared vision for a vibrant, healthy future. This investment will support the City’s initiative to unify two beloved recreational facilities—the DeBauge Family Soccer Complex and the Jones…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns 4-Star Rating from CMS for Hospital Quality
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it has received a 4-Star Hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This recognition reflects Stormont Vail’s continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to the communities it serves. The CMS star ratings evaluate hospitals nationwide…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Henry Goppert, DPM, to the Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Henry Goppert, DPM, to its Podiatry team. He will provide both surgical and non-surgical care at the Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic, located at Kanza Park, 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka, KS 66606. Dr. Goppert offers a comprehensive range of in-office procedures, including ingrown toenail removal…
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