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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 MoreDear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Stormont 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 ofEmporia, reinforcing the healthcare organization’s deep-rooted commitment to the community and a shared vision for a vibrant,…
Read MoreStormont 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 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 has had pivotal collaborations in its history that have changed the course of the organization. Thirty years later the the joint venture has proven to be one of the most successful hospital-medical clinic mergers in the country, resulting in today’s Stormont Vail Health. “The success of this was primarily because all operating…
Read MoreHow Teamwork Turned a Call into a Lifesaving Moment At Stormont Vail Health, our Transitional Care Management team makes follow-up calls to every discharged patient. These calls support recovery—but one recent call became a life-saving moment thanks to the incredible teamwork of Shawnna Beck (Care Manager) and Janet Spantgos, registered nurses with Care Transformation. When…
Read MoreStormont 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 MoreIn this week’s issue: Dr. Karli Alderson Joins Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics ClinicWe’re pleased to welcome Dr. Karli Alderson back to the team! As a Pediatric Weight Management specialist with an extensive family medicine background, Dr. Alderson offers invaluable support and resources to her fellow providers, patients, and their families. Dr. Alderson first joined Stormont Vail Health in…
Read MoreStormont 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 MoreStormont Vail Health is proud to celebrate Jeannine McClellan, a registered nurse (RN) in our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), for her DAISY Award! During a recent procedure, Nurse Jeannine helped a young patient with special needs feel safe and calm. Her simple act of kindness made a lasting impact and is a beautiful example of…
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