Calendar & Events

Free Medicare Educational Seminars
2025-08-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, 929 S.W. Mulvane St., Topeka, Kansas, 66606
Navigate Medicare with Confidence—Join or Share this Free Seminar!

Stormont Vail Health, with R.W. Evenson, Inc., hosts free Medicare Educational Seminars at the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center and Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus.

It’s great for anyone new to Medicare or looking to better understand:

Original Medicare

Supplement and Drug Plans

Medicare Advantage

How to enroll in any of these options

Call (785) 266-9160 to register.

2025 Active Assailant: Planning, Prevention, Response
2025-08-20 08:30 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604
This conference is offered in person at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka campus and virtually via the Zoom platform. Registration is required. For more information visit stormontvail.eeds.com.

Breastfeeding Basics
2025-08-24 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This introduction to breastfeeding will provide pregnant people and their families an opportunity to learn about breastfeeding before their baby is born. Classes are designed to help families prepare for the breastfeeding experience by providing information on how breastfeeding works, how to get started, problems that may arise and how to incorporate breastfeeding and working.

This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Education Center. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.

Note: Enrollment includes expectant parent and one support person

2025 APP Educational Summit
2025-08-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604
Join us for the 2025 APP Educational Summit, August 28, 12-2 pm.Visit stormontvail.eeds.com for details and registration will be available soon.

Walk With A Doc | September 2025
2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Washburn University – Lee Arena, 1901 SW Mulvane St., Topeka, Kansas, 66621, United States
This month, we’re celebrating 20 years of NICU excellence and highlighting VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) availability at Stormont Vail Health.

Our featured speaker, Dr. Abhinav Pal, neonatology specialist at Stormont Vail, will share insights on how our NICU has evolved and how VBAC options are supporting more families in their birth journeys.

Stormont Vail Grand Rounds
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604
Grand Rounds are offered in person at Stormont Vail Hospital – Topeka Campus are virtually via Zoom platform. Navigate to stormontvail.eeds.com for details and zoom links. See all events

Community Blood Drive | Sept. 10, 2025
2025-09-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Hospital Centennial Rooms A & D, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Enter to win two tickets to a KC Chiefs October home game (plus a parking pass) when you donate at our upcoming Community Blood Drive.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Centennial Rooms A & D

Stormont Vail Hospital | 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, 66604

Register Now

In partnership with the Topeka Community Blood Center, this event supports local hospitals and patients in urgent need of blood. Every donation takes less than 90 minutes and can help save up to three lives.

Online Childbirth Preparation (September 10, 18 & 24)
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | KS
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more!

Online childbirth class will be an online meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of three sessions (September 10, 18, & 24; note class 1 & 3 are Wednesday evenings while class 2 will be Thursday evening) to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a Webex link to join the virtual meeting within one week of the first class.

Meeting link for Week 1

Meeting number

2491 575 8840

Meeting password

Babies2025

Host key

643214

Join by video system

24915758840@stormontvail.webex.com

Join by phone

United States Toll

+1-415-655-0002

Access code

24915758840

Global call-in numbers

Note: Enrollment includes one expectant mother and one support person.

Resources users can download and keep for later use

Breathing Techniques

Example of a Simplified Birth Plan

Hospital Bag Checklist

Imagery & Relaxation Example

Touch Relaxation

Surgical Services Open House at Stormont Vail Hospital
2025-09-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, Kansas, United States
Are you a nursing student or experienced RN exploring your next career move? Join us for an exclusive Surgical Services Open House and discover what it’s like to be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team at Stormont Vail Health.

What to Expect

Guided tours of our OR, Perioperative, and PACU areas

Opportunities to shadow the department and see our team in action

Meet-and-greets with hiring managers

Learn about career opportunities and critical staffing needs

Enjoy light snacks and door prizes for attendees!

Whether you’re just starting your nursing journey or looking to take the next step, this is your chance to connect, explore, and envision your future with us.

RSVP requested, but not required.

Register Today

Questions? Email nursingcareers@stormontvail.org.

Cancer Prevention Cooking Class
2025-09-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, 929 S.W. Mulvane St., Topeka, 66606
Stormont Vail Health is offering a Cancer Prevention Cooking Class.

What to Expect:

Led by a registered dietitian from the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center

Focus on nutrition strategies that support cancer prevention

Learn practical tips and evidence-based guidelines

Sample delicious, health-focused recipes

Ideal for:

Patients looking to take an active role in their health

Caregivers who want to support loved ones through nutrition

Space is limited – please encourage interested individuals to sign up early!

This class takes place in the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center kitchen.

Take the elevator to the Lower Level—the kitchen is directly ahead when the doors open.

Thank you for helping us promote wellness through education!

Car Seat Checkup Event
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Visit with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat. Find out if it’s time for a change.

2025 Big Hearts Golf Tournament
2025-09-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, Kansas, 66611, United States
The Stormont Vail Foundation’s signature event, the BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament raises funds for Stormont Vail Health programs and services. Since its inception in 2001, this annual event has raised more than raised more than $3.2 million thanks to the generous support of sponsors and friends of the tournament.

The 25th annual event will be held on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Topeka Country Club. Funds raised by this year’s Big Hearts will benefit the purchase of advanced technology for a planned relocation and expansion of Stormont Vail Health’s Women’s Imaging Center. Equipment to be purchased includes contrast capable mammography, which is currently not offered in our region, and an Automated Breast Ultrasound unit to provide supplemental screening for women with dense breast tissue or at a higher risk of breast cancer.

For more information visit Stormont Vail Foundation – Stormont Vail Health

For sponsorship information contact 785-354-5995.

Baby Basics Prenatal Education Groups for Spanish Speakers
2025-09-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, Kansas, United States
Great news for our Spanish-speaking community! The Shawnee County Health Department is offering Baby Basics: Starting Well Prenatal Education Group, a free six-class course presented in Spanish by labor and delivery nurses from Stormont Vail Health.

Parents and caregivers will learn about:

Infant care

Breastfeeding and formula feeding

Common pains, changes, and when to call the provider

Pregnancy, labor, delivery—and what to expect after having a baby

At each class they’ll also receive a goody bag with diapers and other items related to that week’s lesson. Participants who attend all six classes also have a chance to win a car seat/stroller combo or a pack-and-play!

Sign Up Today

babybasics@snco.us

(785) 251-5677

2025 Session

Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Shawnee County Health Department

2600 S.W. East Circle Dr., Topeka 66606

Summer SessionsFall SessionsMay 5May 12May 19May 26 – NO CLASSJune 2June 9June 16Sept. 15Sept. 22Sept. 29Oct. 6Oct. 13Oct. 20

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Free Medicare Educational Seminars
2025-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Manhattan Campus, 1325 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States

STOP THE BLEED
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Minutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. That’s why bleeding control—keeping the blood inside the body—is the purpose of STOP THE BLEED® training.

The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.

Childbirth Preparation (Sept 20 & 21)
2025-09-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring a pillow to help you feel more comfortable during breathing and relaxation exercises. It is ideal for this class to be completed one month to six weeks prior to your due date.

This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.

Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This weekend class option will meet two days in a row (September 20 & 21) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

2025 Junction City Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic
2025-09-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus, 1103 St. Mary's Rd., Junction City, Kansas, 66441, United States
What’s Stopping You from Getting the Flu?

Avoid the flu and protect those around you by getting your annual flu vaccine. Stormont Vail Health offers multiple dates for our Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic in Junction City.

2025 Junction City Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic | 19 years+

Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus

1103 St. Marys Rd., Junction City

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is only accepted at our pediatric clinics in Topeka.

No appointment necessary.

Must be a Stormont Vail/Cotton O’Neil patient.

Must have received a previous flu shot. No first-time flu vaccines.

2025 Adult Topeka Drive-Thru & Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics
2025-09-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
What’s Stopping You from Getting the Flu?

Avoid the flu and protect those around you by getting your annual flu vaccine. Stormont Vail Health offers multiple dates for our Drive-Thru and Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics in Topeka.

2025 Topeka Flu Shot Clinic Schedule

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is only accepted at our pediatric clinics.

Topeka Flu Shot Clinics

Adult Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic | 19 years+

Stormont Vail Hospital Surgery Parking Garage

10th & Garfield, Topeka

Sept. 25 and Oct. 9, 9 a.m.—3 p.m.

Must be a Stormont Vail/Cotton O’Neil patient.

Must have received a previous flu shot. No first-time flu vaccines.

Pediatric Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic | 7 months+

Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics – Gage

4100 S.W. 15th St., Topeka

Oct. 23 and 30, 1:30—5:30 p.m.

No appointment necessary.

Must be a Stormont Vail/Cotton O’Neil patient.

Must have received a previous flu shot. No first-time flu vaccines.

Eligible family members accompanying the patient may also receive their flu shot at that time.

Vaccines for Children (VFC) program accepted.

Stormont Vail Retail Pharmacy | 6 years+

830 S.W. Lane St., Suite B, Topeka

Open to all community members! You do not have to be a Stormont Vail/Cotton O’Neil patient.

Schedule an appointment: (785) 235-8796

Walk-ins also available: Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

2025 Stormont Vail Health Obesity Symposium – Register Now
2025-09-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Obesity is one of the most complex challenges in healthcare—and we’re coming together to address it from every angle.

Join us on Friday, Sept. 26 for the 2025 Stormont Vail Health Obesity Symposium: Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Treating Obesity, hosted at Stormont Vail Hospital Pozez Education Center Auditorium and available via Zoom.

This one-day event features real-world strategies and fresh insights from experts in medicine, nutrition, behavioral health, and surgery—all focused on improving care through collaboration.

Agenda Highlights

Medical and surgical treatment options

Nutrition and medication considerations

Behavioral health interventions

Pediatric care insights

Muscle retention during treatment

Case review

Fireside chat with patients sharing their stories

Whether you’re on the front lines or supporting care behind the scenes, this is your chance to connect, learn, and contribute to better outcomes.

Register Now

Questions? Contact our Continuing Education team.

Girl to Woman
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
The time in a girl’s life between the ages of 8-12 is one of physical and emotional changes. This program for girls and their parent will address menstruation and other physical changes of puberty, the emotional upheaval of adolescence and communication techniques for parent and daughter.
Fee: $25 for each parent/child duo; $12.50 for each additional sibling. Payment is collected at class.Note: RSVP includes one parent/child duo.

Boy to Man
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Boys experience puberty also and while usually starting later than girls, the time in a boy’s life between the ages of 10-13 is filled with many physical and emotional changes. These changes are exciting but are often puzzling, sometimes embarrassing, and usually challenging to a young adolescent. Join us for a discussion that will focus on the physiological changes of puberty, the developmental tasks of early adolescence and ways to improve communication between boys and their parents. This class features a time for boys and their parents to be together but also have time for facilitated discussion separately.

Fee: $25 for each parent/child duo; $12.50 for each additional sibling. Payment is collected at class.

Welcome Baby
2025-09-28 13:30 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This class is designed to provide up to date information about newborn care, safe sleep, car seat safety, calming a fussy baby, feedings, and more. Adjustments to parenthood as well as nurturing your relationship with your support person will also be covered in this class. Mothers are welcome to bring their support person, family or a friend who provides support during their pregnancy and beyond. Class will consist of a combination of presentation and hands on practice of techniques such as diapering and swaddling.

Class is held in the Pozez Education Center Auditorium at Stormont Vail Hospital.

Walk With A Doc – Junction City | October 2025
2025-10-04 09:00 - 10:00 | KS
Surgical Precision Starts with a Picture

Join Dr. Regier at our FIRST Walk with a Doc in Junction City.

Dr. Daniel Regier, general surgeon at our Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, will explain how imaging tools like CT and MRI give our Surgical Care team the clarity they need to deliver the BEST care patients deserve—from identifying issues early to planning the safest surgical approach.

Where

Old Junction City High School Football Field900 N. Eisenhower Dr.

Welcome Baby Jubilee
2025-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Support for Your Family’s Journey—from First Kicks to First Steps

Welcome Baby Jubilee is more than a celebration for new and expecting families—it’s a warm welcome into our community.

What to Expect:

Tdap boosters for parents and their support people—bring your insurance card to get yours!

Meet local providers and support teams

Tour The Birthplace

Connect with other parents

Community resources and giveaways
