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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…

ONE SIGN: Simplifying Patient Rights Signage Stormont Vail Health is rolling out ONE SIGN, a new approach to displaying required patient rights and regulatory information across our facilities. Instead of multiple flyers and desk-level postings, required information will now be displayed on one standardized, large-format sign at the entrance of each building. This approach ensures important information is…

One Name. One System. ONE Stormont Vail. Stormont Vail has been a defining part of the Stormont Vail Health system since 1995. Now, we are taking a patient-centered step to fully align our clinics and services under one unified name: Stormont Vail Health. This change reflects how care is already delivered today—through one connected system…

From June 8 to July 5, 2026, our community partners at Walmart and Sam’s Club will invite customers to round up or donate at checkout to support Children’s Miracle Network at Stormont Vail Health. 100% of every donation helps fund lifesaving care, specialized equipment, and vital programs for pediatric patients in our community. Together, we…

Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Patient Experience & IT on KMAN Radio Renea Wilson, System Director Patient Experience, and Christie Bergeron, System Director IT Applications, will share how we’re strengthening patient experience and using technology to support more connected care. Tune in at 9 a.m. on June 18: To Your Health:…

Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Flint Hills Campus Reaches 104 Days Without Major Safety Event We’re proud to recognize our Flint Hills Campus for another win: 104 days (and counting) without a significant safety event. “This milestone reflects what’s possible when our teams stay focused on safety and support one another…

Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Hospital Earns 2026 Excellence in Organ & Tissue Donation Award This recognition from Midwest Transplant Network (MWTN) reflects the daily efforts and commitment of team members who approach this work with empathy and professionalism. Dine Out for a Cause: Jefferson’s Meals for Miracles 2026 100%…