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Stormont Vail Health Receives Approval from Emporia Planning Commission on Rezoning, Preliminary Plat for New Medical Clinic
On Tuesday, the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved two applications submitted by Stormont Vail Health in relation to the development of Stormont Vail’s new medical clinic in Emporia. The first was to rezone property purchased by Stormont Vail, located at 1700 Road G, from a Lyon County Parcel Type to a City of…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health OB/GYN – Lincoln Center Welcomes Megan Northup, M.D.
As of Jan. 1, 2025, Dr. Megan Northup, an experienced OB/GYN specializing in pelvic pain, complex obstetrics, and perinatal loss, has joined Stormont Vail OB/GYN – Lincoln Center Urish at 2830 S.W. Urish Rd., in Topeka. She will continue to see patients weekly on Thursdays at Cotton O’Neil OB/GYN Emporia, 1301 W. 12th Ave., in…
Read MoreDialogue Coffee House to Open New Location at Stormont Vail Health Administrative Center
Stormont Vail Health, Capper Foundation, and Dialogue Coffee House recently unveiled their plans to bring a new Dialogue location to the Stormont Vail Administrative Center located at 400 SW 8th St. Set to open in April 2025, the new location will be Dialogue’s fifth coffee house in Topeka and will reinforce both organizations commitment to…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Clinical Research Center Awarded 2024 Extraordinary Care Award
Stormont Vail Health is excited to announce that the winner of the 2024 Extraordinary Care Award is the Stormont Vail Clinical Research Team! This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact towards Stormont Vail’s mission and embodies the spirit of Stormont Vail…
Read MoreBailey Cole, APRN, Launches New Endocrinology Outreach Clinic at Holton Community Hospital
Stormont Vail Health and Holton Community Hospital are pleased to announce the launch of a new endocrinology outreach clinic on Jan. 25, 2025, at the Holton Community Hospital, 1110 Columbine Dr., 66436. Led by Bailey Cole, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), the clinic will provide specialized care to individuals with endocrine disorders and bring much-needed…
Read MoreFirst 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 measures 19 inches long. Marquez was born to Holden Hopkins and Angelica Marquez Garcia. Stormont Vail’s Birthplace offers compassionate, high-quality care for expectant mothers. The…
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. and 7 oz. and measures 21 1/4 inches long. He was born to Kerstin and Ethan Martell. Stormont Vail’s Birthplace offers compassionate, high-quality care for…
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 care for newborns. The announcement was made today during a special event in celebration of team members and local donors, including Advisors Excel, who made…
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 distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Organizations that achieve Magnet® recognition are part of an esteemed group that…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Recognized for 100 Years of Membership with the American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced that it has honored Stormont Vail Health in appreciation for the hospital’s 100 years of participation and leadership in the AHA. The AHA is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, healthcare networks, and their patients and communities. Nearly 5,000 hospitals, health systems, and other…
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