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Our expanded Foot and Ankle Clinic makes it easier to keep patients here for the care they need, especially for complex conditions that were often referred outside our system. Patients can now receive both routine and advanced foot and ankle care in one location, helping reduce delays and streamline their care experience. That means… Now…

Patients have more ways than ever to access care, but they may not always know which option is right for their needs. From emergency services for serious conditions to Express Care, Virtual Care, primary and specialty services, and MyChart, we make it easier for patients to connect with the right care at the right time.…

Building Blocks Community Enrollment Update We’re excited to share that beginning Aug. 3, 2026, both Building Blocks locations will begin accepting community enrollments as part of our efforts to support the long-term success of our childcare centers. As we welcome additional families, Stormont Vail team members will continue to receive enrollment priority, with employee full-time…

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.…

Some acts of leadership don’t happen in meetings or during business hours. Sometimes, they happen late on a Friday when someone needs help and isn’t sure where to turn. That’s why we’re recognizing Heather McGann, Licensed Clinical Therapist Supervisor with Stormont Vail Behavioral Health, as our June 2026 Person of the Moment. Heather received a…

This summer, Stormont Vail Health welcomed the next generation of healthcare professionals through our Summer Scrubs program. During this immersive, weeklong experience, high schoolers entering their senior year gained hands-on insight into what it’s like to work in various healthcare roles. Throughout the week, students stepped beyond the classroom and into real-world environments, from the…

Stormont Vail Health‘s Topeka and Flint Hills campuses have been recognized on Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals list, a new national ranking that identifies hospitals delivering exceptional quality, value, and patient-centered care. Developed by Forbes in collaboration with healthcare analytics firm Inovalon and a panel of healthcare experts, the ranking evaluates hospitals using publicly reported data…

Dan Hewes Honored for 37-Year Career After 37 years as a sonographer, Dan Hewes retired from our Emporia Clinic on June 30. Our Emporia team celebrated his nearly four-decade career with a retirement party last week. We are grateful for Dan and the impact he made through his service. Wishing the best for him in…