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Help us to celebrate our October Person of the Moment at Stormont Vail Health! Kim Mizell, LPN, went above and beyond during a patient’s extreme time of need. It was because of her continued dedication and acts of service that our patient was able to receive the care that he needed. When Kim Mizell had…
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Each October, Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month highlights the value of sonographers and diagnostic medical sonography to healthcare. This month-long observance aims to inform people about these procedures so they can readily connect with the best practitioners and services. Our sonographers work tirelessly to provide each patient the clearest picture of health and have a proven…
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March is National Athletic Training Month and what better way to celebrate than to give you the inside scoop on the extent Stormont Vail Health goes to in order to provide athletic training services to the community we love. Not only do we have two certified athletic trainers (ATCs) who work full-time with Washburn Athletics…
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Leanna Hansen, currently a junior at Topeka High School, is not your average student. Since the 7th grade, Leanna has attended the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers (TCALC) where she enrolled in the College Prep Pathway. This was an opportunity for Leanna to gain extended knowledge while starting her journey of becoming a…
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Despite advances in the treatment of lung cancer, it remains the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. 1 in 16 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.
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On Wednesday September 9, 2020, Kim Crooks felt a terrible pain in her right lower abdomen like she had never felt before. She immediately assumed she must have appendicitis. She was seen by her physician and referred directly to the ER.
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Ovarian cancer ranks 5th in causes of cancer-related death according to the American Cancer Society. Approximately 1 in 78 women…
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Message from Your Local Stormont Vail Healthcare Team Stormont Vail Health is a local healthcare team, caring for 18,000 Emporia and Lyon County residents at our clinic in Emporia, contrary to what has been implied in the media. We have served Emporia since 1994 through our Emporia Cotton O’Neil Clinic. In August, Stormont Vail was…
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⮜ Return to Specialty Care You might not consciously think about your ability to see on a daily basis. But if you have a condition that affects your eyes, you know that vision and good eye health shouldn’t be taken for granted. Appointments Contact Us Refer Patient Clinical Trials The good news about eye conditions…
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Organ donation is a selfless gift that gives others a second chance at living life to its fullest. Learn more about Stormont Vail Health’s Transplant Program, how to register, and how we honor donors’ selflessness. Become an Organ Donor The noble act of organ, eye, and tissue donation reminds us that we all have the…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that Casey Whale, M.D., has joined our medical team and will practice as an orthopedic surgeon, located at Cotton O’Neil Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 2660 SW 3rd St., Topeka, Kan., 66606. Dr. Whale is an adult reconstructive orthopedic surgeon who specializes in complex primary total knee and total…
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⮜ Return to Orthopedics & Sports Medicine When a traumatic orthopedic injury occurs, you need immediate help. As members of the Stormont Vail Health’s Level II Trauma Center team, our orthopedic trauma surgeons have undergone advanced training to provide you the highest level of comprehensive care. Appointments Contact Us Refer Patient Clinical Trials Types of…
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Get Back to Doing What You Love. ⮜ See all Specialty Care services Properly treating a bone, joint, or muscle injury can mean the difference between disability and independence. That’s why seeking immediate care is the best way to ensure the injury heals correctly. Our board-certified Orthopedics and Sports Medicine physicians provide specialized care in…
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⮜ Return to Specialty Care Pain can arise from a wide range of diseases and injuries – such as sprained back, arthritis, or cancer. In other cases, pain may simply be a result of aging or poor posture. When the pain becomes too much to bear, it may be time to look into medications and…
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Many people hear “pain management” and think prescription medications, specifically opioids. But honestly, that couldn’t be further from the truth. At Stormont Vail Health, the pain management team works to provide interventional care that will reduce and relieve pain for everyone that walks through the clinic doors. “We care about your pain. We have team…
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⮜ Return to Specialty Care Palliative medicine is focused on relieving or reducing pain, nausea, and other symptoms caused by serious illness or its treatment. Appointments Contact Us Refer Patient Clinical Trials The Palliative Medicine & Supportive Care team at Stormont Vail Health provides an extra layer of care to you and your family at…
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