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Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Several New Hospitalists
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome three new providers to the Hospitalist team at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, located at 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., 66604. Keirthana Aedma, M.D. Dr. Keirthana Aedma brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to care, with a focus on listening, empathy, and trust. She enjoys getting to know her patients,…
Read MoreDr. Ranee Seastrom Named Dean of Baker University School of Nursing
Baker University, a premier private university rooted in liberal arts education and academic excellence, and Stormont Vail Health, a leading regional healthcare system in Kansas, have named Dr. Ranee Seastrom as dean of the School of Nursing, removing the interim designation from the leadership role she has held since January 2026. Seastrom brings extensive experience…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Encourages Community to “Be an inFLUencer” This Flu Season
Stormont Vail Health is encouraging community members to “be an inFLUencer” this fall by getting their annual flu vaccination and helping protect those around them from seasonal influenza. Free drive-thru and walk-in vaccination clinics will be available at various locations in Topeka, Manhattan, and Junction City. TOPEKA CAMPUS Adult Drive-Thru Clinics Corner of S.W. 10th…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Taking Cancer Prevention to the Parking Lot
Stormont Vail Health invites the community to spend a Saturday morning learning, playing, and exploring ways to reduce cancer risk at its first-ever Cancer Prevention Block Party from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 at the Stormont Vail Health Cancer Center parking lot, 1414 S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka 66606. The free event…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Walk with a Doc to Focus on VBACs and Birth Choices
Stormont Vail Health invites community members to attend its September Walk with a Doc featuring Dr. Kimberly Brey, a specialist in reproductive health, pregnancy care, and gynecologic surgery. The free event will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Washburn University Lee Arena, 1901 S.W. Mulvane St., Topeka. During the…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Restores X-Ray Services at Osage City Clinic
Residents of Osage City and surrounding communities once again have access to X-ray services close to home following the completion of a renovation project at the Stormont Vail Health Osage City Clinic. The last time these services were available at the clinic was in 2022. The clinic’s newly remodeled imaging department features new X-ray equipment,…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Announces Labor Day Holiday Hours
To ensure patients receive timely care during the Labor Day holiday, Stormont Vail Health encourages the community to note its adjusted hours on Monday, September 7, 2026: CLOSED: OPEN: Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus hospital in Junction city will continue to provide 24/7 care. In case of an…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Surgical Intensivist Christopher Koo, M.D.
Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Christopher Koo, surgical intensivist, to Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. As a trauma and acute care surgery specialist, Dr. Koo cares for patients during some of their most critical and unexpected moments. He is committed to helping patients and families understand their diagnosis, treatment options,…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Emporia Clinic Highlights Spanish-Speaking Services Available to Patients
The Stormont Vail Health Emporia Clinic is reinforcing its commitment to accessible, patient‑centered care by reminding patients of bilingual services available to serve the growing Spanish‑speaking community in the Emporia and Lyon County area. Patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish can access support throughout their care experience, helping ensure clear communication, increased comfort, and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Bariatric Surgery
Stormont Vail Health has been recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery, a designation awarded to healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective bariatric surgical care. The Blue Distinction Centers program recognizes medical facilities that meet rigorous selection criteria established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Facilities receiving this…
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