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Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Surgical Intensivist Christopher Koo, M.D.
Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Christopher Koo, surgical intensivist, to Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. As a trauma and acute care surgery specialist, Dr. Koo cares for patients during some of their most critical and unexpected moments. He is committed to helping patients and families understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and plan of care through clear, honest communication.
Emporia gazette.com
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic Clinic of Kansas marks 25 years of service
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic Clinic of Kansas will celebrate 25 years of serving families across the state with a special event Sept. 9 in Emporia. The anniversary coincides with National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day, an annual observance focused on raising awareness of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and their prevention.
Emporia gazette.com
Newman Regional Health invites community to help preserve Cora Miller Hall legacy
As Cora Miller Hall nears the end of its service on the Newman Regional Health campus, hospital officials are inviting the people whose lives were touched by the historic building to help preserve its story. Newman Regional Health will host a Legacy Reflection and Memory Collection Event on Sept. 18...
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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...