Health Articles
How K-State and Stormont Vail Health Develop Future Healthcare Leaders
From Classroom to Community: How K-State and Stormont Vail Health Grows Kansas’ Future Healthcare Leaders When Kansas State University and Stormont Vail Health announced their expanded partnership, the goal was clear: to create a seamless bridge between education and practice—and, in doing so, strengthen and reshape healthcare access, education, and innovation across Kansas. For Michael…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News
Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Congratulations to Mike Nixon on Retirement Congratulations to Mike Nixon, System Director of IT Security, who will retire April 30. Mike first joined Stormont Vail Health as the Information Security Administrator in 2017, and then became the System Director of IT Security in December 2018. He has…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Host 2026 Excellence in EMS Award Celebration
During National EMS Week (May 17–23, 2026) and National Trauma Survivors Day (May 20), Stormont Vail Health invites the community to attend the 2026 Excellence in EMS Award Celebration, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 22 at 1615 S.W. 8th Ave. in Topeka. This community event honors the lifesaving work of emergency medical…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Reaffirms Commitment to Pediatric Intensive Care for Northeast Kansas
As pediatric care services change across the region, Stormont Vail Health is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to caring for critically ill children through its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Stormont Vail Health’s PICU continues to provide specialized, 24/7 critical care for infants, children, and teens, delivered by an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to safety, compassion,…
Read MoreMarch 2026 Person of the Moment: Eboni Mitchell
We often talk about how small moments make a meaningful difference. For Eboni Mitchell, Environmental Services Tech at Stormont Vail Hospital, one of those moments came during a night shift when she learned a patient was worried about their beautifully braided hair becoming tangled while resting. Eboni remembered that concern and waited for the patient…
Read MoreFrom Recovery to the Runway: Supporting Survivors at the 2026 Couture for Cancer
From Recovery to the Runway: Supporting Survivors at Couture for Cancer Couture for Cancer is more than a fundraiser, it’s a celebration of strength and resilience that honors women cancer survivors while raising funds for the American Cancer Society. A portion of the funds raised also helps provide transportation services for local patients. A Partnership…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News
In this week’s issue: Highlights From the 2026 Women’s Wellness Summit Thank you to everyone who joined us at our first-ever Stormont Vail Health Women’s Wellness Summit! On Friday, April 10, more than 100 women gathered together for honest conversations about aging, wellness, and navigating every stage of life with confidence. Attendees gained practical insight,…
Read MoreFebruary 2026 Person of the Moment: Megan Affolter, RN
When a patient at the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus required emergency surgery and rapidly declined, the care team moved quickly to arrange a transfer to Topeka. Severe weather eliminated air transport, and during ground transport preparation, the patient became unstable and required continuous manual ventilation. With limited EMS support available and a long…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News
In this week’s issue: Celebrating 11 Years of High 5 Excellence for Moms & Babies Stormont Vail Health has earned our 11th High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier recognition, which represents countless moments of support, evidence‑based care, and commitment to practices that strengthen breastfeeding outcomes and help give mothers and babies the best possible start.…
Read MoreStormont Vail Hospital Pharmacy Renovation Nears Completion
After months of careful planning and phased construction, the newly renovated Pharmacy at Stormont Vail Hospital is nearly ready to open, marking a major milestone for acute care teams and patients. Located in the South Tower basement, the Pharmacy stayed fully operational throughout the 18-month renovation thanks to a phased approach and our dedicated team.…
Read More