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Stormont Vail Health Announces Transformational Investment in Washburn University for New Clinical Institute of Excellence
Washburn University announced its strategic partnership and a transformational $7.5 million investment from Stormont Vail Health in support of the university’s bold new vision for integrated healthcare education. In recognition of Stormont’s investment, the new health sciences facility will be named the Stormont Vail Health Clinical Institute of Excellence. “Washburn is building on its long…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon Erik Nott, M.D.
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Erik Nott, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care, to the Stormont Vail Health Foot and Ankle Clinic. After more than 23 years of service in the United States Air Force, Dr. Nott is beginning a new mission: helping patients stay active, maintain mobility, and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Walk with a Doc Focused on Colon Cancer Prevention and Screening
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early through routine screening. To help community members learn more about reducing their risk and the importance of early detection, Stormont Vail Health will host its next Walk with a Doc featuring Daniel Regier, M.D., from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, August 8, at…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus Receives State Grant to Expand Healthcare Workforce Training
Stormont Vail Health is expanding team education and clinical readiness at its Flint Hills Campus in Junction City through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Healthcare Upskilling and Training Grant. For the Flint Hills community, this investment supports local care teams’ ability to respond confidently to complex medical situations in a variety of…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus to Host Community Blood Drive on July 29
Stormont Vail Health is teaming up with the Community Blood Center to host a community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in the Martha K. Hoover Conference Room at Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus, 1102 St. Marys Road, Junction City, 66441. “Stormont Vail is proud to support…
Read MoreDr. Alec Britt Named Chair of Stormont Vail Health Institutional Review Board
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Alec Britt, M.D., as the new Chair of the Stormont Vail Health Institutional Review Board (IRB), effective Aug. 1. Dr. Britt succeeds Dr. Mark Synovec, pathologist, in the role. Dr. Britt specializes in hematology and oncology at Stormont Vail and is part of the Clinical Research Center.…
Read MoreWalk with a Provider Highlights Importance of Spanish-Speaking Healthcare Providers
Community members are invited to take a step toward better health at an upcoming Walk with a Provider featuring Elizabeth Rincon, LMSW, from 9–10 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Washburn University Lee Arena, 1901 S.W. Mulvane St. During the one-mile walk, she will discuss the importance of Spanish-speaking healthcare providers in our community…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Stroke Teams Earn National Recognition for Outstanding Patient Care
When someone has a stroke, every minute without treatment can affect recovery. That’s why Stormont Vail Health is proud to share that its Topeka and Flint Hills campuses have earned recognition from the American Heart Association for helping patients receive timely, evidence-based stroke care close to home. At its Topeka Campus, Stormont Vail earned the…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Announces Transition to One Unified Brand
Stormont Vail Health today announced it will bring all clinics and services together under one unified name, officially sunsetting the Cotton O’Neil brand as part of a patient-centered transition to a single, consistent identity across the health system. This next step builds on one of the most significant moments in the organization’s history—the 1995 partnership…
Read MoreTake Steps Toward Better Health: Next Walk with a Doc in Junction City
Stormont Vail Health will host Walk with a Doc from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Simpler Stadium, 900 N. Eisenhower Dr., in Junction City. If it rains, the program will move indoors to the Junction City Municipal Building, 700 N. Jefferson St. This month’s walk features Dr. Jason Butler, an emergency…
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