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Midland Care names new Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Midland Care is adding a “nationally recognized physician leader” as its next Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director. According to Midland Care, it has named Scott A. Paxton, DO, to its clinical leadership team. Officials noted that Paxton is board certified in both Family Practice and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Midland Care stated that he will join Midland Care after serving as Associate Medical Director for Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Wisconsin.
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Stormont Vail Health shares message on Spanish language services at Emporia clinic
EMPORIA (KSNT) – Patients who prefer to talk in Spanish are being offered more support with a bilingual team at a healthcare center in Emporia. Stormont Vail Health announced on Monday that its Emporia Clinic offers Spanish-speaking services to patients. Officials said the clinic’s bilingual team members and language assistance resources are available to support […]
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Emporia medical center tells immigrant patients to prepare for Medicaid eligibility
EMPORIA (KSNT) – An Emporia medical center is alerting patients and community members about upcoming Medicaid eligibility that will affect some immigrants later this year. The federal law known as H.R. 1, that determines the rules of who qualifies for Medicaid, also known as KanCare in Kansas, is changing starting Oct. 1, 2026. CareArc released […]
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Wamego Health Center among locations offering breakthrough therapy for early Alzheimer’s
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - New treatments are offering new hope in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease. Wamego Health Center and Topeka’s Stormont vail are among the few locations in the state offering a certain infusion therapy. Dr. Jennifer Milner from Wamego Health Center visited Eye on NE...
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KMC Gastroenterology Welcomes Topeka's Only Female Gastroenterologist
KMC Gastroenterology is pleased to welcome Dr. Nikisha Pandya, the only female gastroenterologist currently practicing in Topeka, expanding access to specialized healthcare for patients throughout the region. “I’m excited to join the outstanding team at KMC Gastroenterology and look forward to serving the Topeka community while building on the practice’s...
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Abilene hospital to host community event encouraging holistic health
ABILENE - Memorial Health System in Abilene is set to host a community event designed to bring individuals and families together through movement, connection, education, and experiences that encourage wellness for your mind and body. On Saturday, September 12 at Memorial Health System (511 NE. 10th Street, Abilene, KS), "Impact...
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SENT Topeka pauses operation of express care services at Southside Wellness Clinic
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - SENT Topeka will pause its express care operations at the Southside Wellness Clinic. According to a social media post from SENT, beginning Friday, Aug. 14, SENT will pause the express care operations at the Southside Wellness Clinic. Officials said that they are proud to launch and support Trisha Osier-Duvall as she establishes her own holistic health business, Elemental Holistic Health, where she will provide root-cause consultations, routine holistic health consultations, and herbal interventions.
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Forbes recognizes two Topeka hospitals on ‘Top Hospitals’ list
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Several Kansas hospitals were recognized on Forbes' inaugural Top Hospital list for 2026. Forbes produced the list in collaboration with various healthcare experts from the field. Approximately 5,400 hospitals were eligible, and 2,600 hospitals made the list. Rachel Rabkin Peachman with Forbes said the Forbes Overall...
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BCBS celebrates decade anniversary for ‘Blue Health Initiatives’
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Blue Cross Blue Shield celebrated 10 years of dedicated community health efforts. This year is the 10th anniversary of the insurance company’s Blue Health Initiatives. The community arm works toward projects ranging from new trails to food programs all intended to foster better health outcomes...
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Stormont Vail Health's Topeka and Flint Hills Campuses Named to Forbes' Inaugural Top Hospitals List
Stormont Vail Health's Topeka and Flint Hills campuses have been recognized on Forbes' inaugural Top Hospitals list, a new national ranking that identifies hospitals delivering exceptional quality, value, and patient centered care. Developed by Forbes in collaboration with healthcare analytics firm Inovalon and a panel of healthcare experts, the ranking evaluates hospitals using publicly reported data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Stormont Vail Health to retire Cotton O'Neil brand, unify all clinics under one name
Stormont Vail Health announced this week that it will transition all of its clinics and services to a single brand, officially retiring the Cotton O'Neil name as part of an effort to simplify the patient experience across its health system. The transition builds on the 1995 partnership between Stormont Vail...