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Robert Kenagy, M.D., a native Kansan and President and CEO of Stormont Vail Health since April 2019, announced his plans to retire from his leadership role in May 2025. Prior to leading the regional healthcare system, Dr. Kenagy served as Stormont Vail’s Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for three years. The Stormont Vail…
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Stormont Vail Health is excited to announce that the winner of the 2024 Extraordinary Care Award is the Stormont Vail Clinical Research Team! This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact towards Stormont Vail’s mission and embodies the spirit of Stormont Vail…
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Heart failure (HF) ranks among the costliest health conditions to treat and takes a tremendous toll on patients’ quality of life and longevity, according to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all. Approximately 6 million Americans live with the condition — a…
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Stormont Vail Health presented United Way of Kaw Valley with a generous donation of $139,731.30 from our team members today. This donation wraps up our United Way giving campaign, which marks an 11% increase in giving over last year’s campaign. We are thankful to have such generous team members who want to better the community…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it has received a 4-Star Hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This recognition reflects Stormont Vail’s continued commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to the communities it serves. The CMS star ratings evaluate hospitals nationwide…
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Stormont Vail Health has received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that meet quality standards and have proven to deliver quality care with safe practices that lead to…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to receive recognition as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS)—a designation awarded to facilities that meet high standards for quality, safety, and patient outcomes. “This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering safe and exceptional care, and providing excellent…
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Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus and Flint Hills Campus in Junction City have received national honors from the American Heart Association (AHA) for delivering high-quality stroke care through the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® program. Stormont Vail’s Topeka Campus earned multiple distinctions, including the Target: Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Honor Roll-Elite; Honor Roll Advanced…
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Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce that the Flint Hills Campus has received funds to purchase a DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray System for use by the Imaging Department. The purchase of the mobile imaging unit enhances the quality of care across the Flint Hills Campus departments, including The Birthplace, Emergency Department, Medical Surgical Unit, and…
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The Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has a fully-staffed, state-of-the-art surgery center to meet the needs of the region we serve in the Junction City-Manhattan corridor. Surgeons, with assistance from the surgical care team, perform a variety of types of surgeries and procedures every week, from cataracts to tonsillectomies. Depending on the surgical need,…
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“It takes a village.” This proverb has become ingrained at the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus. This team is one that understands it takes many, together, to achieve common goals. When news that the Flint Hills Campus lab staff would be welcoming four new lab techs from the Philippines, this proverb once again, rang…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Mary Martell has accepted the role of Vice President and Regional Administrator. Her new role is based in Manhattan, Kan. and will focus on the Cotton O’Neil Manhattan clinic and health system operations including the construction of the new medical campus. In addition, Mary will work to…
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Home » Specialty Care » Stormont Vail Health Imaging Center At the Stormont Vail Health Imaging Center, a clearer picture of health isn’t just easier to see-it’s faster, more comfortable, and still close to home. We provide state-of-the-art imaging services across Kansas at three campus locations. Video Tour of Siemens MRI Industry-Leading Imaging Services At…
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Stormont Vail Health is excited to announce that it has introduced the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform from Intuitive. The Stormont Vail pulmonary team has been performing procedures since April 2025, becoming the first health system in Topeka to offer this cutting-edge technology for lung nodule biopsy and diagnosis. Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy enables minimally invasive access…
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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 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’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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