Dr. Jenica Harwood Joins Stormont Vail Health Express Care

Stormont Vail Health welcomes Jenica Harwood, M.D., a board-certified family medicine physician, to our Express Care team. Her comprehensive background in primary care, emergency medicine, and urgent care allows her to treat a wide range of conditions at our Express Care locations in Topeka. Dr. Harwood pursued her interest in medicine as a youth volunteer…

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Stormont Vail Health Announces Thanksgiving and Black Friday Hours

Stormont Vail Health is committed to keeping the community informed about changes to clinic and service hours during the upcoming holiday season. Stormont Vail encourages patients to review the following schedule to plan accordingly: Thanksgiving – Nov. 27Closed:• All Cotton O’Neil/Stormont Vail Health clinics• Topeka Express Care clinics• Retail Pharmacy• Stormont Vail Flint Hills Rural…

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Stormont Vail Health Reaches 100th Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Milestone

Stormont Vail Health is excited to announce the completion of its 100th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy using Ion technology, marking a major milestone for advanced lung care in northeast Kansas. The 100th procedure was performed at the end of October, just six months after Stormont Vail became the first health system in Topeka to offer the Ion…

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Stormont Vail Health Robotics Program Leads the Way in Surgical Innovation

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce major advancements in its Robotics Program, reinforcing its position as a regional leader in robotic-assisted surgery. Since launching the program in 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, the health system has combined cutting-edge technology with the expertise of more than 20 highly-trained surgeons and over 45 Surgical…

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Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner, M.D., to Family Medicine Team

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner to its Family Medicine team. She is now accepting patients at Cotton O’Neil North Clinic, 4505 N.W. Fielding Rd., Topeka, 66618. To schedule an appointment, call (785) 270-0080. Dr. Vanderheiden-Zahner provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Her compassionate, patient-centered…

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Stormont Vail Health and Topeka Scarecrows Announce Partnership to Support Team Wellness

Stormont Vail Health and the Topeka Scarecrows are proud to announce a new partnership focused on providing comprehensive medical care and wellness support for the team throughout the season. This collaboration ensures Scarecrows athletes receive top-tier care from Stormont Vail’s experienced sports medicine professionals, reinforcing both organizations shared commitment to health, performance, and community engagement.…

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Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Deangelo Ferguson, M.D., to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Team

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Deangelo Ferguson to its Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team. He provides surgical and non-surgical treatments at Cotton O’Neil Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Asbury Drive, 2902 S.W. Asbury Dr., Topeka, 66614. Dr. Ferguson brings a patient-first philosophy to every consultation, emphasizing trust, honesty, and personalized treatment…

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Stormont Vail Health to Host Free NCLEX Review Session for Nursing Students

Stormont Vail Health will host a complimentary NCLEX review session for RN and LPN students preparing for their licensure exams on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pozez Education Center, located at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66604. Participants will receive a free Qdoba-catered dinner and take part…

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