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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 is proud to announce its designation as a Level II Trauma Center by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), reinforcing our commitment to delivering expert, coordinated care to trauma patients across Northeast Kansas. This designation follows our successful reverification earlier this year by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee…
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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 proud to announce that it has officially received accreditation from the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP), administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The announcement was made Friday during a virtual call. This prestigious accreditation recognizes Stormont Vail’s Nurse Residency Program as a national leader in supporting nurses as they…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it has received a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety in endoscopy from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Stormont Vail is one of more than 600 endoscopy units to be granted the recognition since 2009. “It’s a privilege to be recognized once again by…
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The Stormont Vail Health Emporia Clinic is offering COVID-19 vaccines for pediatric patients. Appointments are available for children who are established patients. Call (620) 343-2900 to schedule your child’s vaccination. Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccination is essential for protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and complications such as Long COVID. The Centers for Disease…
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Stormont Vail Health is bringing new hope to patients living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) by introducing the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Catheter at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. This advanced technology, recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), represents a major step forward in heart care. “This system allows…
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The Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus is proud to lead the way in breast cancer treatment by becoming the first hospital in our health system to offer Magseed® breast localization technology. This advancement means patients in our region can access world-class care close to home. What is Magseed®? Magseed® uses a tiny magnetic marker…
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Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has received the Gold Level Breastfeeding Employee Support Award by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition. This recognition highlights the non-profit organization’s commitment to creating supportive, family-friendly workplaces for breastfeeding employees. The award reflects the unified values shared across Stormont Vail throughout northeast Kansas in prioritizing employee well-being and fostering comfortable…
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Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has received the Gold Level Breastfeeding Employee Support Award from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, recognizing its outstanding support for breastfeeding employees. This award reflects the unified values across Stormont Vail Health’s campuses — from Topeka to Flint Hills — in creating inclusive, family-friendly workplaces. By offering lactation support, flexible…
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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 Introduces Advanced AFib Treatment Technology Stormont Vail Health is proud to offer the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System with Sphere-9™ Catheter, a groundbreaking technology recently approved by the FDA. This innovation combines two advanced energy therapies with high-precision mapping to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) and certain types of atrial flutter—right here in…
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