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Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Dr. Mahmoud Abdallah to the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to introduce Dr. Mahmoud Abdallah, its newest hematology-oncology specialist. A board-certified internal medicine physician and medical oncologist, Dr. Abdallah will practice at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, 1414 S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka, 66606. Driven by curiosity and compassion, Dr. Abdallah approaches every challenge as an opportunity to grow as a…
Read MoreStormont Vail Foundation to Host 25th Annual BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament
The Stormont Vail Foundation will host its 25th annual BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 15, at Topeka Country Club. The tournament has already raised more than $275,000 in sponsorships, gifts, and registrations. The golf tournament will have an 7:30 a.m. morning flight and a 12:30 p.m. afternoon flight, with a dinner and awards…
Read MoreNew Arrival at Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus: Wireless Fetal Monitors
Stormont Vail Health is enhancing maternal care at its Flint Hills Campus in Junction City with the addition of two Philips Avalon Wireless Fetal Monitors, set to arrive in eight to ten weeks. These advanced monitors are manufactured in Germany to Stormont Vail’s specifications and will integrate seamlessly with existing monitoring systems. They allow laboring…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health’s Walk With A Doc Highlights NICU Milestone and VBAC Options
Stormont Vail Health invites the community to its upcoming Walk With A Doc event on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. on the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn University, 1901 S.W. Mulvane St., Topeka 66621. This month’s walk features Dr. Abhinav Pal, neonatology specialist at Stormont Vail. As the health…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Announces $1.5 Million Contribution to City of Emporia
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce a $1.5 million charitable contribution to the City of Emporia, reinforcing the healthcare organization’s deep-rooted commitment to the community and a shared vision for a vibrant, healthy future. This investment will support the City’s initiative to unify two beloved recreational facilities—the DeBauge Family Soccer Complex and the Jones…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns 4-Star Rating from CMS for Hospital Quality
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it has received a 4-Star Hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This recognition reflects Stormont Vail’s continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to the communities it serves. The CMS star ratings evaluate hospitals nationwide…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Henry Goppert, DPM, to the Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Henry Goppert, DPM, to its Podiatry team. He will provide both surgical and non-surgical care at the Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic, located at Kanza Park, 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka, KS 66606. Dr. Goppert offers a comprehensive range of in-office procedures, including ingrown toenail removal…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Welcomes Dr. Kaitlynn Christiansen to Manhattan Campus Primary Care
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to introduce Kaitlynn Christiansen, M.D., a board-certified family medicine physician with lifelong ties to the Manhattan community, to the Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus, 1325 Research Park Dr., 66502. With its blend of year-round residents, students, and service members, she finds the community’s diversity both impactful, fascinating, and meaningful. She believes…
Read MorePediatric Weight Management Physician Karli Alderson, M.D., Returns to Stormont Vail Health
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to introduce Dr. Karli Alderson, a Pediatric Weight Management physician. Dr. Alderson, a board-certified Family Medicine physician, brings more than five years of specialized expertise managing weight-related conditions to Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics-Gage, 4100 S.W. 15th St. Topeka, 66604. In family medicine, Dr. Alderson saw the link between patients’ health and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Becomes First Topeka Hospital to Offer 24/7 Access to Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it is the first hospital in Topeka to offer patients 24/7 access to robotic-assisted surgery via the Da Vinci Surgical System. This level of around-the-clock surgical care ensures that regardless of when a patient arrives to the ER, they will have access to the most advanced surgical technology…
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