Media Releases

Stormont Vail Health is excited to announce that it has introduced the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform from Intuitive. The Stormont Vail pulmonary team has been performing procedures since April 2025, becoming the first health system in Topeka to offer this cutting-edge technology for lung nodule biopsy and diagnosis. Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy enables minimally invasive access…

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the successful completion of its trauma center reverification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma, a nationally recognized gold standard for trauma care excellence. This rigorous review assesses a hospital’s ability to deliver timely, coordinated, and expert care to severely injured patients. The final report…

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and…

Stormont Vail Health, Capper Foundation, and Dialogue Coffee House recently held a grand opening ceremony for a new Dialogue location at the Stormont Vail Administrative Center, 400 S.W. 8th Ave. The new location is Dialogue’s fifth coffee house in Topeka and will reinforce both organizations commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the empowerment of…

Health outcomes for many common conditions, including pregnancy and infancy, can vary significantly. These differences in outcome are often influenced by factors such as healthcare access, nutrition, and environmental conditions. As Dr. Robert Kenagy concludes nine years of service at Stormont Vail Health, the Stormont Vail Foundation invites you to recognize his contributions and support…

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce a generous donation from Security Benefit and U.S. Bank in support of the Stormont Vail Excellence in Nursing Awards. Both organizations donated $5,000 and have been sponsors of this award since 2018, underscoring their commitment to recognizing and celebrating the dedication, skill, and compassionate care provided by our…

On Tuesday, the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved two applications submitted by Stormont Vail Health in relation to the development of Stormont Vail’s new medical clinic in Emporia. The first was to rezone property purchased by Stormont Vail, located at 1700 Road G, from a Lyon County Parcel Type to a City of…