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Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Kendra Reith, M.D.

Stormont Vail Health welcomes Kendra Reith, M.D., to its Manhattan Campus, where she provides comprehensive family medicine services for patients of all ages. Dr. Reith’s interest in medicine started at her mother’s veterinary clinic. While that experience sparked her interest in healthcare, it was her love of science, biology, and human anatomy that ultimately led…

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Stormont Vail Health Names Kelsey Meyer as Emporia Campus Director

Stormont 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…

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Stormont Vail Health Names New VP, IT, and Chief Information Officer

Stormont 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…

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Stormont Vail Health OB/GYN – Lincoln Center Welcomes Megan Northup, M.D.

As of Jan. 1, 2025, Dr. Megan Northup, an experienced OB/GYN specializing in pelvic pain, complex obstetrics, and perinatal loss, has joined Stormont Vail OB/GYN – Lincoln Center Urish at 2830 S.W. Urish Rd., in Topeka. She will continue to see patients weekly on Thursdays at Cotton O’Neil OB/GYN Emporia, 1301 W. 12th Ave., in…

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Stormont Vail Health One of Six U.S. Hospitals with Cutting-Edge Spine Surgery Robot

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the addition of Mako Spine Robotics to its surgical offerings, making it one of only six hospitals in the United States to utilize this cutting-edge technology for spine procedures. The Mako Spine Robot provides real-time, image-guided navigation during surgery, allowing for enhanced precision, improved outcomes, and faster recovery…

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Stormont Vail Health Opens Applications for 2026 Summer Scrubs Program

Stormont Vail Health is now accepting applications for Summer Scrubs 2026, a weeklong, hands-on program designed to introduce rising high school seniors to real-world careers in healthcare. Students gain immersive experience inside Stormont Vail Hospital as they explore a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles. Designed to help young people discover what inspires them and…

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Stormont Vail Health Opens Doors to New Outpatient Behavioral Health Center

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the opening of the Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center in Topeka. Located at 2601 S.W. 3rd St., this specialized clinic offers compassionate, expert care for people navigating mental health challenges. “Our goal is to help patients of all ages build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and thrive,”…

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Stormont Vail Health Provides Vaginal Births After Cesarean (VBAC)

Stormont Vail Health’s Mother & Baby Department is proud to announce the availability of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) for expectant mothers, providing women with more personalized choices in their childbirth journey. This emphasizes our commitment to supporting patient choice and supporting safe, evidence-based care for families in our region. For patients who have previously…

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Stormont Vail Health Provides Vaginal Births After Cesarean (VBAC)

Stormont Vail Health’s Mother & Baby Department is proud to announce the availability of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) for expectant mothers, providing women with more personalized choices in their childbirth journey. This emphasizes our commitment to supporting patient choice and supporting safe, evidence-based care for families in our region.

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Stormont Vail Health Reaches 100th Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Milestone

Stormont Vail Health is excited to announce the completion of its 100th robotic-assisted bronchoscopy using Ion technology, marking a major milestone for advanced lung care in northeast Kansas. The 100th procedure was performed at the end of October, just six months after Stormont Vail became the first health system in Topeka to offer the Ion…

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Stormont Vail Health Reaffirms Commitment to Pediatric Intensive Care for Northeast Kansas

As pediatric care services change across the region, Stormont Vail Health is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to caring for critically ill children through its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Stormont Vail Health’s PICU continues to provide specialized, 24/7 critical care for infants, children, and teens, delivered by an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to safety, compassion,…

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Stormont Vail Health Reaffirms Commitment to Pediatric Intensive Care for Northeast Kansas

As pediatric care services change across the region, Stormont Vail Health is reaffirming its long-standing commitment to caring for critically ill children through its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Stormont Vail Health’s PICU continues to provide specialized, 24/7 critical care for infants, children, and teens, delivered by an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to safety, compassion,…

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Stormont Vail Health Receives Approval from Emporia Planning Commission on Rezoning, Preliminary Plat for New Medical Clinic

On Tuesday, the Emporia-Lyon County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved two applications submitted by Stormont Vail Health in relation to the development of Stormont Vail’s new medical clinic in Emporia. The first was to rezone property purchased by Stormont Vail, located at 1700 Road G, from a Lyon County Parcel Type to a City of…

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Stormont Vail Health Receives Donations from Security Benefit, U.S. Bank for Excellence in Nursing Awards Program

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce a generous donation from Security Benefit and U.S. Bank in support of the Stormont Vail Excellence in Nursing Awards. Both organizations donated $5,000 and have been sponsors of this award since 2018, underscoring their commitment to recognizing and celebrating the dedication, skill, and compassionate care provided by our…

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Stormont Vail Health Receives High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier Recognition

Stormont Vail Health has continued its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition through High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, a program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier provides resources and a framework…

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Stormont Vail Health Recognized Among Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

For the eighth consecutive year, Stormont Vail Health has been recognized among the best hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Stormont Vail is ranked second in Kansas and achieved the highest rating possible in four cardiac procedures or conditions: catheter percutaneous coronary intervention, Chest Pain-MI, left atrial appendage occlusion, and transcatheter…

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Stormont Vail Health Recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers

Stormont 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…

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Stormont Vail Health Recognized for 100 Years of Membership with the American Hospital Association

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced that it has honored Stormont Vail Health in appreciation for the hospital’s 100 years of participation and leadership in the AHA. The AHA is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, healthcare networks, and their patients and communities. Nearly 5,000 hospitals, health systems, and other…

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Stormont Vail Health Reminds Patients About Virtual Care Services

As flu and respiratory illness circulate in the community, Stormont Vail Health reminds patients about Virtual Care Day and Night, a convenient alternative to in-person visits that allows eligible patients to receive care from their phone, tablet, or desktop. Virtual Care Day and Night offers Stormont Vail primary care patients with MyChart accounts to connect…

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Stormont Vail Health Reopens Foot and Ankle Clinic at Kanza Park

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce that the Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic has officially reopened and is accepting patients at its new location. Foot and Ankle Clinic Location: Cotton O’Neil Kanza Park 2660 S.W. 3rd St., Topeka 66606 (785) 272-7600 “We’re proud to bring these services back to the community,” said Chris…

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