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Stormont Vail Health Celebrates New Outpatient Behavioral Health Center with Ribbon Cutting, Open House
Stormont Vail Health recently hosted an open house and ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center. The center, located at 2601 S.W. 3rd St., serves children and adults navigating a wide range of behavioral health needs. The open house provided community members, partners, and stakeholders an opportunity to tour…
Read MoreJay Howard Named Stormont Vail Health VP, Chief Legal Officer; Timothy Shultz Promoted to VP, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Stormont Vail Health has named Jay Howard as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer for the regional integrated healthcare system that includes acute care hospitals in Topeka and Junction City, and multiple primary and specialty care centers and clinics across eastern Kansas. Timothy Shultz has been promoted to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Celebrates 50 Years of Cardiothoracic Surgery Excellence
Stormont Vail Health proudly marks a major milestone: 50 years of cardiothoracic surgery, celebrating five decades of innovation, teamwork, and life-changing care for patients across northeast Kansas. Since performing its first cardiothoracic procedure in 1975, Stormont Vail has grown into a regional leader in heart care—introducing advanced surgical techniques, building multidisciplinary teams, and investing in…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers
Stormont Vail Health has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list, a national recognition that highlights organizations across the United States creating exceptional workplace environments and cultures. The annual list is developed by Forbes in partnership with global market research firm Statista and is based primarily on feedback from U.S. employees. This recognition…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Names New VP, IT, and Chief Information Officer
Stormont Vail Health has named Aaron Wootton as the new Vice President, IT, and Chief Information Officer for the regional integrated healthcare system that includes acute care hospitals in Topeka and Junction City, and multiple primary and specialty care centers and clinics across eastern Kansas. Wootton will begin his new duties Feb. 23, 2026. Wootton…
Read MoreRyan Bishop Honored with Prestigious Silver Medal Award from Topeka Ad Fed
The American Advertising Federation Topeka (AAF-Topeka) has announced Ryan Bishop as the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Silver Medal Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the advertising industry and his dedicated service to the Topeka community. The Silver Medal Award will be presented on the evening of February 21, 2026, during the American Advertising Awards…
Read MoreChristina Guhr, APRN, Helps Turn Overwhelming into Overcoming: Next Walk With An APP
Stormont Vail Health invites community members to join Walk With An APP, a free event designed to encourage movement, connection, and meaningful conversations about healthy living. This month’s walk will feature Christina Guhr, APRN, Weight Management Specialist at Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus. Christina will share facts on what really affects weight, how to build habits…
Read MoreCynthia Hornberger New Chair of Stormont Vail Health Board; Two Longtime Members Retire from Board
Cynthia Hornberger, Ph.D., APRN-CNS, was elected chair of the Stormont Vail Health Board of Directors at the board’s recent annual meeting. Longtime board members Pamela Johnson-Betts and Brenda Mills retired from the board. The board is made up of community volunteers providing oversight to Stormont Vail Health, an independent, Topeka-based integrated healthcare network. Stormont Vail…
Read MoreDr. Dawn Peterson Joins Stormont Vail Health Express Care Team
Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dawn Peterson, M.D., a board‑certified family physician with more than 20 years of experience in primary and urgent care, to its Express Care team in Topeka. Dr. Peterson earned her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Iowa, completed medical school at The University of Kansas School of Medicine, and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus Earns Gold Level Breastfeeding Support Award
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has received the Gold Level Breastfeeding Employee Support Award by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition. This recognition highlights the non-profit organization’s commitment to creating supportive, family-friendly workplaces for breastfeeding employees. The award reflects the unified values shared across Stormont Vail throughout northeast Kansas in prioritizing employee well-being and fostering comfortable…
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