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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Jonathon Salava, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail’s Orthopedic Surgery Team Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Jonathon Salava, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally-invasive surgery and knee and hip replacement, to the Orthopedic Surgery team. Dr. Salava will practice at the Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave.,…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: New Prompt Pay Program Helps Patients Save on Medical Bills Stormont Vail Health is committed to easing the financial burden of seeking care. We offer all patients a way to save through our Prompt Pay Program. When you pay 90% of your total account balance, we’ll write off…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail and Cardiology Team Receives Top Recognitions Stormont Vail Health was recently informed of two special recognitions that highlight our organization, specifically our cardiology team, for commitment to high quality cardiovascular care. Validating the great care the Stormont Vail team provides patients with heart failure, the organization…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Welcomes Jarett Skinner, D.O., to the Flint Hills Campus OB/GYN Clinic Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Jarett Skinner, an OB/GYN specializing in reproductive medicine and pregnancy care, to the Stormont Vail OB/GYN Rural Health Clinic, 1102 St. Marys Road., Suite 101, Junction City. Originally from Caldwell,…

Here are today’s updates: Woman Encourages Others to be Informed about Pregnancy Care Ta’laija Fulton is many things. She’s a 22-year-old Topeka native, the oldest of two sisters and one brother, a professional in-home caregiver, and an exceptionally perceptive young woman. And, she’s currently a pregnant mom confidently and gracefully moving through her journey to…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes George Evans, M.D., to Family Medicine Team Stormont Vail Health is proud to welcome Dr. George Evans, a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 25 years of experience, to the Family Medicine team. Dr. Evans’s family medicine background and expertise in treating chronic…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Honored with Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award Stormont Vail Health was presented the Distinguished Corporate Citizen Award from the Jayhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Wednesday night. The award was presented to Dr. Rob Kenagy, President and CEO, by Tim O’Shea, President of the Jayhawk…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Good Catch Winners Recognized by Board Committee Recent winners of the Good Catch program were recognized the Quality and Patient Safety Committee of the Stormont Vail Board of Directors. The program focuses on close call or near miss safety events that are identified and corrected by team members,…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Chad Tuchek, M.D. to Neurosurgery Department Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Chad Tuchek, a neurosurgeon subspecializing in neurosurgical oncology, to the Stormont Vail Neurosurgery team. His expertise in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotics, will help promote better outcomes for patients with brain,…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Bridget Upton, D.O., to Topeka Emergency Department Stormont Vail Health welcomes Bridget Upton, D.O., an emergency medicine physician, to the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department at 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Her ability to connect with others and provide attentive, individualized care in the…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Karen Stadler, M.D., to the Dermatology Team Stormont Vail Health is pleased to introduce Dr. Karen Stadler to the Stormont Vail Dermatology team. She will provide a wide range of dermatology services, including medical, pediatric, and surgical treatments, at Cotton O’Neil Asbury Drive, 2902…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight – Suicide Prevention Annie Buckland, RN, Injury and Violence Prevention Coordinator, Trauma Services, will share information about suicide prevention on tonight’s WIBW-TV “To Your Health” segment. Risk factors and warning signs for suicide, and the importance of checking in with loved ones…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Lauren Miller, D.O., to Emporia Primary Care Team Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Lauren Miller, an internal medicine physician with lifelong ties to the Emporia community, to the Cotton O’Neil Emporia Clinic at 1301 W. 12th Ave. Dr. Miller’s expertise in preventative care…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Dr. Jonathon Salava Brings Experience, New Orthopedic Procedures Being the first at anything is an exciting yet slightly a nerve-wracking experience. But that’s exactly what Dr. Jonathon Salava has done. Dr. Jonathon Salava is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacements. Being from Kansas, it…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Happy 75th Anniversary, Stormont Vail Auxiliary! Since 1949, the Auxiliary has made our community a better place to call home by supporting Stormont Vail Health’s mission through volunteerism, fundraising, and goodwill. We welcome you to recognize their contributions at the Auxiliary’s 75th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 3,…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health, Sarah Ahlstedt Honored by Delta Phi/Rho Eta Chapters Stormont Vail Health was recognized as a community leader at Delta Phi/Rho Eta Chapters, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., annual Achievement Week Recognition Dinner this past Saturday. Sarah Ahlstedt, Executive Assistant and Board of Directors Liaison, was…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: David Brosa, PA-C, Named K-State Preceptor of the Year Congratulations to David Brosa, PA-C, Emergency Department, for being named the Preceptor of the Year by the Kansas State University Physician Assistant Class of 2025. David was honored at last night’s Stormont Vail Health All Provider Meeting when representatives…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Shaun Steeby, M.D., Honored as Ingram’s Top Doctor Congratulations to Shaun Steeby, M.D., on being named one of Ingram’s 2024 Top Doctors. Dr. Steeby, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, was honored for her leadership, knowledge, skill and collaborative spirit. Dr. Steeby is featured in the latest issue of Ingram’s Magazine.…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Welcomes Samara Lewis, M.D., to General Surgery Team Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Samara Lewis, a general surgeon, to the Stormont Vail Surgical Care team. Dr. Lewis will provide elective surgery at the Cotton O’Neil Mulvane Clinic and coverage for surgeries needed through the Emergency…