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When the clocks fell back on November 1, the Topeka and Flint Hills Campuses turned the time change into something special: our first-ever “Longest Night of the Year” celebration. Organized by the Professional Governance Workplace Experience Council, the event transformed the extra hour between midnight and 2 a.m. into a night of connection and appreciation…

In this week’s issue: Spotlight on Donnie Wells: October 2025 Person of the Moment Let’s give a big shoutout to Donnie Wells, Behavioral Health patient care technician (PCT)! His gift for connecting with people and meeting them exactly where they are moves lives forward in meaningful ways. Congratulations, Donnie! This recognition is well-earned, and we’re…

Stormont Vail Health and Midland Care’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) have formed a partnership that expands access to specialized cardiology services for older adults served by Midland Care PACE in the Topeka and Shawnee County area. The collaboration will deliver on-site cardiology care at the Midland Care PACE Topeka center, reducing…

Stormont Vail Health invites community members to join Walk With An APP, a free, one-hour event to promote health and wellness through conversation and movement. The next walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the old Junction City High School football field, 900 N. Eisenhower Dr., 66441.…

The Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus is proud to lead the way in breast cancer treatment by becoming the first hospital in our health system to offer Magseed® breast localization technology. This advancement means patients in our region can access world-class care close to home. What is Magseed®? Magseed® uses a tiny magnetic marker…

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Now Available: Virtual Care Day and Night We’re excited to offer On-Demand Video Visits, a new virtual care option for qualifying patients with active Stormont Vail Health Primary Care providers and MyChart accounts. Flint Hills Campus Recognized for Supporting Working Parents…

Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has received the Gold Level Breastfeeding Employee Support Award from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, recognizing its outstanding support for breastfeeding employees. This award reflects the unified values across Stormont Vail Health’s campuses — from Topeka to Flint Hills — in creating inclusive, family-friendly workplaces. By offering lactation support, flexible…

Stormont Vail Health is making it easier than ever to get care on your schedule. Our new After Hours On-Demand Video Visits are now available for qualifying patients with active Stormont Vail Primary Care providers and MyChart accounts. ✔ Available Monday through Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.✔ No need to schedule✔ Covered by most insurance…