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Patti Shafer’s Journey to Health & Hope
Patti Shafer is proof that it’s never too late to reclaim your health—and your life. For years, Patti led an active lifestyle, but health conditions affecting her hormones made weight management increasingly difficult. Diets, pills, and exercise routines didn’t help. When her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and kidney cancer, stress and worry…
Read MoreWe Recognize Our 2025 PHIL Award® Honorees for Outstanding Respiratory Care
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce our first recipients of the PHIL Award® (Pulmonary Health and Illnesses of the Lungs), Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) Melanie Reamer and Michelle Budreau. The PHIL Award® is a national honor established by The FACES Foundation® to recognize respiratory therapists who exemplify professional excellence, compassion, and dedication to patients…
Read More2025 Longest Night of the Year Turns an Extra Hour into Extra Fun
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…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health and Midland Care PACE Partner to Expand Cardiac Care Access for Older Adults
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…
Read MoreWalk With An APP – Junction City | December 2025
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.…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus Brings Magseed® Breast Cancer Localization to Region
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…
Read MoreWe Remember Those Gone Too Soon: 2025 Global Wave of Light
We Remember Those Gone Too Soon During the 2025 Global Wave of Light On Oct. 15, communities across the world came together for the 2025 Global Wave of Light Vigil. At 7 p.m. local time, candles were lit across more than 60 countries, creating a continuous wave of light that circled the globe in an…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus Gold Award Recognizes Support for Breastfeeding Employees
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…
Read MoreNow Available: Virtual Care After Hours
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…
Read MoreCelebrate Heart Health With Tiffany Naccarato – Next Walk With An APP
👟 Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025🕘 9 to 10 a.m.📍 Old Junction City High School Football Field (900 N. Eisenhower Dr., 66441)❤️ Wear Red for Heart Health Join us for a heart-healthy walk with Cardiology specialist Tiffany Naccarato, APRN. Hear tips for heart health and info about heart care services in Junction City.
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