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Magnet Designation announcement 2023

Stormont Vail Health Achieves Fourth Consecutive Magnet® Recognition

Stormont Vail Health has attained a fourth consecutive Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This voluntary credentialing program is the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Organizations that achieve Magnet® recognition are part of an esteemed group that…

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Stormont Vail Health Achieves Gold Safe Sleep Hospital Recertification

The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program recently recognized Stormont Vail Health with its highest designation, a “Gold” Safe Sleep Hospital, for our commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.  “Receiving this certification once again is more than an achievement; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to the well-being and safety…

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Stormont Vail Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

Stormont Vail Health has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain   ̶  MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. Stormont Vail is one of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the Platinum honor. The award recognizes Stormont Vail’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients…

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Stormont Vail Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

Stormont Vail Health is proud to receive the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Stormont Vail is among only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious recognition, highlighting its dedication to exceptional care for heart attack patients. “It is an honor to award Stormont…

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Stormont Vail Health and Children’s Mercy Kansas City Announce Expanded Partnership

Stormont Vail Health and Children’s Mercy Kansas City are expanding their ongoing relationship that provides pediatric specialty services for children and families in Topeka and surrounding areas by opening a new dedicated pediatric clinic in Topeka-Children’s Mercy Topeka at Stormont Vail Health. The new clinic is scheduled to open in October. The Children’s Mercy team…

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Stormont Vail Health and Midland Care PACE Partner to Expand Cardiac Care Access for Older Adults

Stormont Vail Health and Midland Care’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) have formed a partnership that expands access to specialized cardiology services for older adults served by Midland Care PACE in the Topeka and Shawnee County area. The collaboration will deliver on-site cardiology care at the Midland Care PACE Topeka center, reducing…

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Stormont Vail Health and Topeka Scarecrows Announce Partnership to Support Team Wellness

Stormont Vail Health and the Topeka Scarecrows are proud to announce a new partnership focused on providing comprehensive medical care and wellness support for the team throughout the season. This collaboration ensures Scarecrows athletes receive top-tier care from Stormont Vail’s experienced sports medicine professionals, reinforcing both organizations shared commitment to health, performance, and community engagement.…

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Stormont Vail Health Announces $1.5 Million Contribution to City of Emporia

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce a $1.5 million charitable contribution to the City of Emporia, reinforcing the healthcare organization’s deep-rooted commitment to the community and a shared vision for a vibrant, healthy future. This investment will support the City’s initiative to unify two beloved recreational facilities—the DeBauge Family Soccer Complex and the Jones…

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Stormont Vail Health Announces 2025 Flu Shot Clinics Across Northeast Kansas

Stormont Vail Health is kicking off its annual flu vaccination campaign with a series of drive-thru, walk-in, and scheduled flu shot clinics in Topeka, Junction City, and Manhattan. Flu vaccines are available for established Stormont Vail and Cotton O’Neil patients, with some exceptions. Clinics are designed to be fast, convenient, and offer options for adults…

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Stormont Vail Health Announces Thanksgiving and Black Friday Hours

Stormont Vail Health is committed to keeping the community informed about changes to clinic and service hours during the upcoming holiday season. Stormont Vail encourages patients to review the following schedule to plan accordingly: Thanksgiving – Nov. 27Closed:• All Cotton O’Neil/Stormont Vail Health clinics• Topeka Express Care clinics• Retail Pharmacy• Stormont Vail Flint Hills Rural…

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Stormont Vail Health Athletic Trainer Program: A Team Effort

High schoolers have a lot going on – from classes to honing time management skills to socializing to part-time jobs to extracurriculars – and that’s just the start. Student athletes juggle even more – practice schedules, college prospects, and staying on top of mental and physical health. Helping students find the right balance takes a…

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Stormont Vail Health Auxiliary

⮜ Back to Volunteer Opportunities What is the Auxiliary? The Stormont Vail Auxiliary has supported Stormont Vail and our community’s health through voluntary service & financial support since 1949. Stormont Vail Auxiliary: Where Compassion Meets Action Since 1949, the Auxiliary has stood as Stormont Vail’s partner in ensuring patients get the quality care they deserve…

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Stormont Vail Health Becomes First Topeka Hospital to Offer 24/7 Access to Da Vinci Robotic Surgery

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it is the first hospital in Topeka to offer patients 24/7 access to robotic-assisted surgery via the Da Vinci Surgical System. This level of around-the-clock surgical care ensures that regardless of when a patient arrives to the ER, they will have access to the most advanced surgical technology…

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Stormont Vail Health Brings Magseed® to Flint Hills Campus, Advancing Breast Cancer Care

Stormont Vail Health is proud to lead the way in rural breast cancer care by introducing Magseed® technology for breast localization at its Flint Hills Campus in Junction City. This advanced alternative is designed to reduce stress for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. “We recently successfully performed our first breast cancer case using this advanced…

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Stormont Vail Health Celebrates Ag Day at K-State

Stormont Vail Health joined the excitement of Ag Weekend at Kansas State University with an all-inclusive tailgate and game tickets for team members. More than 400 team members came together to enjoy great food, connect with colleagues, and celebrate our partnership with K-State Athletics. The Wildcats made the day even better with a 34–20 win…

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Get with The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

Stormont Vail Health Celebrates Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award

As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure program, Stormont Vail Health strives to improve heart failure patients’ health and wellbeing by improving outcomes, recovery, and reducing readmissions. This program helps our teams apply their proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis. As a three-time recipient of the Get…

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Stormont Vail Health CEO Announces May 2025 Retirement

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 Clinical Research Center Awarded 2024 Extraordinary Care Award

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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Stormont Vail Health commits to improving heart failure care

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 Delivers United Way Donation

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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