Media Releases
Stormont Vail Health Earns Blue Distinction® for Knee and Hip Replacement
Stormont Vail Health is proud to receive recognition as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS)—a designation awarded to facilities that meet high standards for quality, safety, and patient outcomes. “This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering safe and exceptional care, and providing excellent…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Reopens Foot and Ankle Clinic at Kanza Park
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce that the Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic has officially reopened and is accepting patients at its new location. Foot and Ankle Clinic Location: Cotton O’Neil Kanza Park 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka 66606 (785) 272-7600 “We’re proud to bring these services back to the community,” said Chris…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Light Up Blue for World Drowning Prevention Day
On Friday, July 25, 2025, Stormont Vail Health will join a global movement to recognize World Drowning Prevention Day by lighting Stormont Vail Hospital blue to support the World Health Organization’s campaign to raise awareness and promote water safety. This year’s theme, “Anyone can drown, no one should,” highlights the importance of community education and safety efforts. Drowning is a…
Read MoreChristy Bullard, D.O., Joins Stormont Vail Health ICU
Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Christy Bullard, a board-certified physician specializing in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. As a nocturnist intensivist, she oversees the care of critically ill patients in the Stormont Vail Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Dr. Bullard’s interest in medicine sparked in middle school science class. She…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Provides Vaginal Births After Cesarean (VBAC)
Stormont Vail Health’s Mother & Baby Department is proud to announce the availability of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) for expectant mothers, providing women with more personalized choices in their childbirth journey. This emphasizes our commitment to supporting patient choice and supporting safe, evidence-based care for families in our region. For patients who have previously…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Hold Annual Celebration of Life
Stormont Vail Health will honor the lasting change that organ, eye, and tissue donation inspires at its annual Celebration of Life at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave. on June 19, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This invitation-only gathering honors the families and donors of Stormont Vail organ donors. It…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Leads the Way with Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy in Topeka
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…
Read MoreDr. Julia Gaston Joins Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Julia Gaston, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN with over 15 years of experience, to the OB/GYN team. She will practice at Stormont Vail OB/GYN-Flint Hills, 1102 St. Marys Rd., Junction City, 66441. Dr. Gaston found her interest in medicine while volunteering at a free clinic in college. After…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Reverified as Level II Trauma Center
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…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
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…
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