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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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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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Overland Park Regional Medical Center Taps John Corbeil as New CEO
Overland Park Regional Medical Center has named John Corbeil chief executive officer. Corbeil brings with him 15 years of leadership experience at HCA Healthcare. In his new role, Corbeil will oversee Overland Park Regional Medical Center’s patient care, clinical excellence and strategic growth. Previously, Corbeil served as the CEO...
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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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Alpha Performance Health Opens in Salina
A Spring Hill based wellness clinic celebrated the opening of a Salina location Monday. Staff, supporters, and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Blue Coats gathered for a ribbon cutting at Alpha Performance Health, located at 1823 South Ohio. Founded by Dr. Margaret Ptacek NMD, Alpha Performance Health is a...
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Shawnee Clinic Lands $225K to Double Care for 67,000 Uninsured Locals
A Shawnee safety-net clinic just picked up $225,000 in combined grants to finish a second phase of construction that clinic leaders say will let them double the number of patients they serve by the end of 2026. Mercy & Truth Healthcare Ministry currently serves 4,000 unique patients, and the expansion is meant to close some of the gap left by the roughly 67,000 people without medical insurance across Johnson and Wyandotte counties.
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Citizens Health and The University of Kansas Cancer Center Announce New Collaboration to Expand Access to Specialized Cancer Care in Rural Kansas
Citizens Health and The University of Kansas Cancer Center Announce New Collaboration to Expand Access to Specialized Cancer Care in Rural Kansas. Colby, KS (Aug. 12, 2026) – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran today joined leaders from Citizens Health, The University of Kansas Health System and The University of Kansas Cancer Center to announce a new collaboration bringing expanded access to specialized cancer care to Colby, KS, and the surrounding area.
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U.S. News And World Report Names Four HCA Midwest Hospitals To 2026-2027 High Performing Hospitals List
Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center and Lee's Summit Medical Center are recognized for a total of 16 procedures and conditions, reflecting the hospitals' clinical expertise and commitment to exceptional care. OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – (August 4, 2026) – HCA Midwest Health announced today that...
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Succeeding in surgery: A career road map for women in medical school
More women are entering surgical fields than ever, but the rate at which the gender balance in surgery is changing lags behind other areas in medicine and varies among surgical specialties. Research presented at the 2026 AMA Poster Showcase examined women representation in orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery, which have historically...
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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.