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First Baby of 2025 Born in Geary County Born at Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus
Stormont Vail Health welcomed the first baby in Geary County of 2025 on Jan. 5, 2025 at 6:41 p.m. Baby boy Marquez Garcia weighs 7 lbs. and 2 oz. and…
Read MoreFirst Baby of 2025 in Shawnee County Born at Stormont Vail Health
Stormont Vail Health welcomed the first baby born in Shawnee County in 2025. Baby boy August Martell was born at 3:07 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025. August weighs 8 lbs.…
Read MoreStormont Vail Foundation Announces Enhancements to NICUThanks to Local Donors
The Stormont Vail Foundation is proud to announce upgrades to the Stormont Vail Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Mother & Baby Department, reinforcing its commitment to providing exceptional…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Achieves Fourth Consecutive Magnet® Recognition
Stormont Vail Health has attained a fourth consecutive Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This voluntary credentialing program is the most prestigious…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Blue Distinction Center Designation for Cardiac Care
Stormont Vail Health has received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care…
Read MoreCelebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week
“Together we own patient safety and the patient experience. We provide safe, high-quality care with a kind and generous spirit.” Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 12 – 18. At…
Read MoreEmergency Medicine Physician Jonathan Dompeling, D.O., Joins Stormont Vail Health
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Jonathan Dompeling, D.O., is joining our team to practice as an emergency medicine physician, located at Stormont Vail Hospital. Dr. Dompeling grew…
Read MoreLalita Mahaseth, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Pediatrics Team
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Lalita Mahaseth, M.D., has joined our pediatrics team. Dr. Mahaseth grew up in Nepal where she received her medical education at Kathmandu…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health and Children’s Mercy Kansas City Announce Expanded Partnership
Stormont Vail Health and Children’s Mercy Kansas City are expanding their ongoing relationship that provides pediatric specialty services for children and families in Topeka and surrounding areas by opening a…
Read MorePediatric Intensivist Satish Shah, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Satish Shah, M.D., has joined our medical team and will practice as a Pediatric Intensivist, located at 1500 SW 10th Ave., Topeka,…
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