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Stormont Vail Health recently hosted an open house and ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center. The center, located at 2601 S.W. 3rd St., serves children and adults navigating a wide range of behavioral health needs. The open house provided community members, partners, and stakeholders an opportunity to tour…
Read MoreExtraordinary nurses leave lasting imprints on patients’ and families’ lives every day. Hannah Reynolds, Acute Care RN at the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus, embodies this through her integrity and compassion. Her DAISY nomination highlights how she honored a family’s care requests and provided clear communication and exceptional care. We’re proud to celebrate her…
Read MoreCompassion. Communication. Extraordinary care. These qualities compelled a patient’s family member to nominate Nick Ahlert, Acute Care RN on the Critical Care Unit (CCU) Pavilion at Stormont Vail Hospital, for the DAISY Award. Their heartfelt message following a challenging stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) highlights the dignity, skill, and humanity Nick brings to…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health has named Jay Howard as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer for the regional integrated healthcare system that includes acute care hospitals in Topeka and Junction City, and multiple primary and specialty care centers and clinics across eastern Kansas. Timothy Shultz has been promoted to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health proudly marks a major milestone: 50 years of cardiothoracic surgery, celebrating five decades of innovation, teamwork, and life-changing care for patients across northeast Kansas. Since performing its first cardiothoracic procedure in 1975, Stormont Vail has grown into a regional leader in heart care—introducing advanced surgical techniques, building multidisciplinary teams, and investing in…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list, a national recognition that highlights organizations across the United States creating exceptional workplace environments and cultures. The annual list is developed by Forbes in partnership with global market research firm Statista and is based primarily on feedback from U.S. employees. This recognition…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is honored to recognize Hossam Abed, M.D., as our January 2026 Person of the Moment. While caring for a patient with heart failure, Dr. Abed showed exceptional dedication to clinical excellence and human dignity. Struck by the fact that the patient faced the end of life without family present, Dr. Abed made…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health has named Aaron Wootton as the new Vice President, IT, and Chief Information Officer for the regional integrated healthcare system that includes acute care hospitals in Topeka and Junction City, and multiple primary and specialty care centers and clinics across eastern Kansas. Wootton will begin his new duties Feb. 23, 2026. Wootton…
Read MoreThe American Advertising Federation Topeka (AAF-Topeka) has announced Ryan Bishop as the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Silver Medal Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the advertising industry and his dedicated service to the Topeka community. The Silver Medal Award will be presented on the evening of February 21, 2026, during the American Advertising Awards…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health invites community members to join Walk With An APP, a free event designed to encourage movement, connection, and meaningful conversations about healthy living. This month’s walk will feature Christina Guhr, APRN, Weight Management Specialist at Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus. Christina will share facts on what really affects weight, how to build habits…
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