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Stormont Vail Health Reaches 100th Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Milestone
Stormont Vail Health is excited to announce the completion of its 100th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy using Ion technology, marking a major milestone for advanced lung care in northeast Kansas. The 100th procedure was performed at the end of October, just six months after Stormont Vail became the first health system in Topeka to offer the Ion…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Robotics Program Leads the Way in Surgical Innovation
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce major advancements in its Robotics Program, reinforcing its position as a regional leader in robotic-assisted surgery. Since launching the program in 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, the health system has combined cutting-edge technology with the expertise of more than 20 highly-trained surgeons and over 45 Surgical…
Read More2025 Stormont Vail Health Trauma and Critical Care Symposium Focused on Mass Casualty Response
Stormont Vail Health will host its annual Trauma and Critical Care Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at the Pozez Education Center Auditorium in Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., and Zoom. Experts from Stormont Vail, Children’s Mercy, and Labette Health will explore each phase of trauma care, from field triage and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner, M.D., to Family Medicine Team
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Laura Vanderheiden-Zahner to its Family Medicine team. She is now accepting patients at Cotton O’Neil North Clinic, 4505 N.W. Fielding Rd., Topeka, 66618. To schedule an appointment, call (785) 270-0080. Dr. Vanderheiden-Zahner provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Her compassionate, patient-centered…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health and Topeka Scarecrows Announce Partnership to Support Team Wellness
Stormont Vail Health and the Topeka Scarecrows are proud to announce a new partnership focused on providing comprehensive medical care and wellness support for the team throughout the season. This collaboration ensures Scarecrows athletes receive top-tier care from Stormont Vail’s experienced sports medicine professionals, reinforcing both organizations shared commitment to health, performance, and community engagement.…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Deangelo Ferguson, M.D., to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Team
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Deangelo Ferguson to its Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team. He provides surgical and non-surgical treatments at Cotton O’Neil Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Asbury Drive, 2902 S.W. Asbury Dr., Topeka, 66614. Dr. Ferguson brings a patient-first philosophy to every consultation, emphasizing trust, honesty, and personalized treatment…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Host Free NCLEX Review Session for Nursing Students
Stormont Vail Health will host a complimentary NCLEX review session for RN and LPN students preparing for their licensure exams on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pozez Education Center, located at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66604. Participants will receive a free Qdoba-catered dinner and take part…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Level II Trauma Center Designation from KDHE, Building on ACS Verification Earlier This Year
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce its designation as a Level II Trauma Center by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), reinforcing our commitment to delivering expert, coordinated care to trauma patients across Northeast Kansas. This designation follows our successful reverification earlier this year by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Dr. Leah Kemble, OB/GYN
Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Leah Kemble, OB/GYN, to our team at Stormont Vail OB/GYN – Lincoln Center, 800 SW Lincoln St. in Topeka. Dr. Kemble brings a passion for lifelong women’s healthcare and a deep commitment to listening, understanding, and partnering with her patients. “I wanted to become an OB/GYN to help care…
Read MoreDr. Yaman Alali Joins the Stormont Vail Health Cancer Care Team
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…
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