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Stormont Vail Health welcomed the first baby in Geary County of 2026 on Jan. 2, 2026, at 9:44 a.m. Baby boy Maverick Epp weighs 6 lbs. and 13 oz. and measures 20 inches long. He was born to Ashley and Anthony Epp. Stormont Vail’s Birthplace offers compassionate, high-quality care for expectant mothers. The nurses and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Kelsey Meyer has been appointed as the Emporia Campus Director. In this role, Meyer will serve as the campus’s primary leader, overseeing daily operations and driving strategic growth through program development, service expansion, and integration. She will also lead management teams in Emporia while collaborating with providers…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Meet Our New Emporia Campus Director We’re excited to announce that Kelsey Meyer has been selected as the Emporia Campus Director effective Jan. 5. This role will serve as the campus’s go-to leader—responsible for daily operations and driving growth through program development, service expansion, and integration.…
Read MoreWhen every second mattered, Whitney Haynes delivered. After a primary care visit, a patient collapsed in our Emporia Clinic lobby with an empty oxygen tank. Whitney, an LPN, immediately assessed the situation and found the patient unresponsive and in respiratory distress. Acting fast, she directed bystanders to call 911, helped lower the patient safely, and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health welcomed the first baby born in Shawnee County in 2026. Baby girl Emersyn Steffen was born at 1:37 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026. Emersyn weighs 6 lbs. and 14.5 oz. and measures 19 inches long. She was born to Sydney and Alex Steffen. Stormont Vail’s Birthplace offers compassionate, high-quality care for expectant…
Read MoreWhen You Give Your Best, You Deserve the Best Alofa is more than a success story—she’s one of us. As a patient care technician (PCT) with our Perioperative Services team, Alofa Mariner gives her best every day. With support from our Weight Management program and bariatric surgery, she lost more than 150 pounds—and gained newfound…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Jason H. Seymour, M.D., a double-board certified psychiatrist, to the Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center at 2601 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka, 66606. Dr. Seymour provides psychiatric care focused in active listening, patience, and collaboration, empowering patients to take a proactive role in their behavioral health. “Trust starts…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. New Year’s Day Hours: Please note our modified hours at the following locations on New Year’s Day as listed below. Additional special holiday hours are posted in the banner messaging at www.stormontvail.org. Topeka Express Care Clinics – New Year’s Day (1/1): 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Flint Hills…
Read MoreCalm in Crisis. Care in Action. When an emergency notification about an active shooter was issued, Alicia Criger, Emporia Clinic Nurse Manager, took charge with speed and composure. Within minutes, she locked down staff and patients in their current locations to keep everyone safe. For two tense hours—marked by confusion and communication gaps—Alicia stayed calm,…
Read MoreBeginning Jan. 2, 2026, the South Tower entrance, Surgical Parking Garage entrance door, and Endoscopy/Pulmonary entrance at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka will be open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to enhance patient experience and improve ease of access to services in the South Tower area. Outside of these hours,…
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