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Stormont 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…
Read MoreDialogue Coffee House Opens New Location at Stormont Vail Administrative Center
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…
Read MoreRob and Tammy Kenagy Health Equity Fund to Address Health Outcome Disparities
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…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Receives Donations from Security Benefit, U.S. Bank for Excellence in Nursing Awards Program
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…
Read MoreRobyn Moran, D.O., Joins Stormont Vail Health Rheumatology
Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Robyn Moran, a board-certified rheumatologist with 10 years of medical experience, including five years specializing in diagnosing and treating autoimmune diseases. She joins our Rheumatology team at Cotton O’Neil Rheumatology-Garfield, 901 S.W. Garfield Ave., 66606, in Topeka. To Dr. Moran, education is key. She knows that the relationship between patient…
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