Media Releases

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Yaman Alali, M.D., to our Cancer Care team. As a hematologist-oncologist, he will deliver personalized care to patients at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, 1414 S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka. Dr. Alali earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Jordan, School of Medicine in Amman, Jordan. He…

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it has officially received accreditation from the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP), administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The announcement was made Friday during a virtual call. This prestigious accreditation recognizes Stormont Vail’s Nurse Residency Program as a national leader in supporting nurses as they…

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it has received a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety in endoscopy from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Stormont Vail is one of more than 600 endoscopy units to be granted the recognition since 2009. “It’s a privilege to be recognized once again by…

Stormont Vail Health is kicking off its annual flu vaccination campaign with a series of drive-thru, walk-in, and scheduled flu shot clinics in Topeka, Junction City, and Manhattan. Flu vaccines are available for established Stormont Vail and Cotton O’Neil patients, with some exceptions. Clinics are designed to be fast, convenient, and offer options for adults…

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the addition of Mako Spine Robotics to its surgical offerings, making it one of only six hospitals in the United States to utilize this cutting-edge technology for spine procedures. The Mako Spine Robot provides real-time, image-guided navigation during surgery, allowing for enhanced precision, improved outcomes, and faster recovery…

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Manuela Garcia, a board-certified family medicine physician, to its Hospitalist team. As a hospitalist, Dr. Garcia will play an important part in supporting both patients and their loved ones with answers, education, and support during their time at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66604.…

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Alaa Azzouqa, M.D., an internal medicine physician specializing in hospitalist medicine. As a nocturnist, he will care for a wide range of concerns for nighttime patients at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Dr. Azzouqa earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Jordan,…

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to introduce Dr. Mahmoud Abdallah, its newest hematology-oncology specialist. A board-certified internal medicine physician and medical oncologist, Dr. Abdallah will practice at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, 1414 S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka, 66606. Driven by curiosity and compassion, Dr. Abdallah approaches every challenge as an opportunity to grow as a…

The Stormont Vail Foundation will host its 25th annual BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 15, at Topeka Country Club. The tournament has already raised more than $275,000 in sponsorships, gifts, and registrations. The golf tournament will have an 7:30 a.m. morning flight and a 12:30 p.m. afternoon flight, with a dinner and awards…