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Stormont 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…

To 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…

Stormont Vail Health will offer older adults and caregivers a free, walk-in opportunity to learn practical ways to stay safe, healthy, and independent at the 2026 Older Adult Resource Fair. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Community Resources Council (CRC) CARE Center @ Stout,…

Stormont Vail Health is now accepting applications for Summer Scrubs 2026, a weeklong, hands-on program designed to introduce rising high school seniors to real-world careers in healthcare. Students gain immersive experience inside Stormont Vail Hospital as they explore a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles. Designed to help young people discover what inspires them and…

Stormont Vail Health invites expectant parents, siblings, and their support network to the Spring Welcome Baby Jubilee on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from2 to 4 p.m. This free event will be held at the Pozez Education Center on the first floor of Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Spring is a season of…

As pediatric care services change across the region, Stormont Vail Health is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to caring for critically ill children through its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Stormont Vail Health’s PICU continues to provide specialized, 24/7 critical care for infants, children, and teens, delivered by an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to safety, compassion,…

From getting dressed in the morning to safely returning home after a hospital stay, everyday activities can become major challenges following illness, injury, or surgery. This April, during Occupational Therapy Month, Stormont Vail health Flint Hills Campus is highlighting the essential role occupational therapy plays in helping patients of all ages regain independence and improve…