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Stormont 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…
Read MoreRyan Bishop to receive Prestigious Award from AAF-Topeka The American Advertising Federation Topeka (AAF-Topeka) has selected Ryan Bishop, Media Production Specialist in Marketing and Communications, as the 2026 recipient of the Silver Medal Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the advertising industry and his dedicated service to the Topeka community. The announcement was made during…
Read MoreCynthia Hornberger, Ph.D., APRN-CNS, was elected chair of the Stormont Vail Health Board of Directors at the board’s recent annual meeting. Longtime board members Pamela Johnson-Betts and Brenda Mills retired from the board. The board is made up of community volunteers providing oversight to Stormont Vail Health, an independent, Topeka-based integrated healthcare network. Stormont Vail…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health welcomes Dawn Peterson, M.D., a board‑certified family physician with more than 20 years of experience in primary and urgent care, to its Express Care team in Topeka. Dr. Peterson earned her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Iowa, completed medical school at The University of Kansas School of Medicine, and…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Cynthia Hornberger New Chair of Stormont Vail Health Board; Two Longtime Members Retire from Board Cynthia Hornberger, Ph.D., APRN-CNS, was elected chair of the Stormont Vail Health Board of Directors at the board’s recent annual meeting. Longtime board members Pamela Johnson-Betts and Brenda Mills retired from…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is dedicated to ensuring timely medical care to our communities. With the expected inclement weather this weekend, please review the updates below to ensure we can best serve you. The Nurse Information Line is available at Stormont Vail’s Health Connections at(785) 354-5225 to assist with health questions and information.
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has received the Gold Level Breastfeeding Employee Support Award by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition. This recognition highlights the non-profit organization’s commitment to creating supportive, family-friendly workplaces for breastfeeding employees. The award reflects the unified values shared across Stormont Vail throughout northeast Kansas in prioritizing employee well-being and fostering comfortable…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Winter Safety Tips to Keep it Moving: Next Walk With A Doc 👟 Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026🕘 9 to 10 a.m.📍 Junction City Municipal Building (700 N. Jefferson St.) Join Dr. Jason Butler, Emergency Medicine Specialist, for a one-mile walk about winter safety and fall risk…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is bringing new hope to patients living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) by introducing the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Catheter at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. This advanced technology, recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), represents a major step forward in heart care. “This system allows…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Carrie Easley Represents Stormont Vail at Governor’s Blood Drive Press Conference Carrie Easley, Laboratory Manager (pictured far right), joined state leaders for the Governor’s Blood Drive press conference. Easley highlighted the critical role blood donations play in patient care, noting that every unit represents life-saving coordination…
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