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Stormont Vail Health Names Kelsey Meyer as Emporia Campus Director
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Kelsey Meyer has been appointed as the Emporia Campus Director. In this role, Meyer will serve as the campus’s primary leader, overseeing daily operations and driving strategic growth through program development, service expansion, and integration. She will also lead management teams in Emporia while collaborating with providers…
Read MoreFirst Baby of 2026 in Shawnee County Born at Stormont Vail Health
Stormont Vail Health welcomed the first baby born in Shawnee County in 2026. Baby girl Emersyn Steffen was born at 1:37 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026. Emersyn weighs 6 lbs. and 14.5 oz. and measures 19 inches long. She was born to Sydney and Alex Steffen. Stormont Vail’s Birthplace offers compassionate, high-quality care for expectant…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Psychiatrist Dr. Jason H. Seymour to Outpatient Behavioral Health Center
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Jason H. Seymour, M.D., a double-board certified psychiatrist, to the Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center at 2601 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka, 66606. Dr. Seymour provides psychiatric care focused in active listening, patience, and collaboration, empowering patients to take a proactive role in their behavioral health. “Trust starts…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Reopen South Tower Entrances for Patient Convenience
Beginning Jan. 2, 2026, the South Tower entrance, Surgical Parking Garage entrance door, and Endoscopy/Pulmonary entrance at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka will be open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to enhance patient experience and improve ease of access to services in the South Tower area. Outside of these hours,…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health’s Partnership in Mayo Clinic Care Network Benefits Patients, Region
Stormont Vail Health hosted Mayo Clinic Care Network partners Thursday in Topeka for a series of strategic discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration with the world-renown medical center and delivering the best in care to Stormont Vail patients across the region. The annual meeting reinforced Stormont Vail’s commitment to providing exceptional care and leveraging Mayo Clinic…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Opens Doors to New Outpatient Behavioral Health Center
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the opening of the Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center in Topeka. Located at 2601 S.W. 3rd St., this specialized clinic offers compassionate, expert care for people navigating mental health challenges. “Our goal is to help patients of all ages build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and thrive,”…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Emporia Clinic Offers COVID-19 Vaccines for Pediatric Patients
The Stormont Vail Health Emporia Clinic is offering COVID-19 vaccines for pediatric patients. Appointments are available for children who are established patients. Call (620) 343-2900 to schedule your child’s vaccination. Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccination is essential for protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and complications such as Long COVID. The Centers for Disease…
Read MoreDr. 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…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Brings Magseed® to Flint Hills Campus, Advancing Breast Cancer Care
Stormont Vail Health is proud to lead the way in rural breast cancer care by introducing Magseed® technology for breast localization at its Flint Hills Campus in Junction City. This advanced alternative is designed to reduce stress for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. “We recently successfully performed our first breast cancer case using this advanced…
Read MoreStormont 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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