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Stormont Vail Health Restores X-Ray Services at Osage City Clinic
Residents of Osage City and surrounding communities once again have access to X-ray services close to home following the completion of a renovation project at the Stormont Vail Health Osage City Clinic. The last time these services were available at the clinic was in 2022. The clinic’s newly remodeled imaging department features new X-ray equipment,…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Announces Labor Day Holiday Hours
To ensure patients receive timely care during the Labor Day holiday, Stormont Vail Health encourages the community to note its adjusted hours on Monday, September 7, 2026: CLOSED: OPEN: Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus hospital in Junction city will continue to provide 24/7 care. In case of an…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Surgical Intensivist Christopher Koo, M.D.
Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Christopher Koo, surgical intensivist, to Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. As a trauma and acute care surgery specialist, Dr. Koo cares for patients during some of their most critical and unexpected moments. He is committed to helping patients and families understand their diagnosis, treatment options,…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Emporia Clinic Highlights Spanish-Speaking Services Available to Patients
The Stormont Vail Health Emporia Clinic is reinforcing its commitment to accessible, patient‑centered care by reminding patients of bilingual services available to serve the growing Spanish‑speaking community in the Emporia and Lyon County area. Patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish can access support throughout their care experience, helping ensure clear communication, increased comfort, and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Bariatric Surgery
Stormont Vail Health has been recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery, a designation awarded to healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective bariatric surgical care. The Blue Distinction Centers program recognizes medical facilities that meet rigorous selection criteria established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Facilities receiving this…
Read MoreStormont 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…
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