The Topeka medical community has expanded with renovation and new construction at the city's major facilities, which include two general and five specialized hospitals. St. Francis Hospital offers 378 patient beds and a premier cancer care centre including the only PET image scanner in the Topeka area. It also specializes in heart disease and rehabilitation. Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center is a 586-bed acute care facility providing a range of inpatient and outpatient services. It operates the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the county and recently completed a new $35 million surgical center. The hospital is part of the Stormont-Vail HealthCare integrated system, which serves 14 counties in northeast Kansas. Both general hospitals maintain emergency departments.
The Colmery-O'Neil Medical Center provides a range of services for veterans, including medical, surgical, psychiatric and nursing home care. The Kansas Neurological Institute is recognized for its programs for persons with developmental disabilities. The Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care in all areas of physical rehabilitation. The Select Specialty Hospital is an acute care facility for patients requiring care for extended periods of time; the average stay is 25 days. Tallgrass Surgical Center provides cost-effective outpatient care.
The nonprofit Capper Foundation provides education and assistive technology for physically handicapped children. It also offers preschool and childcare services.
There are 37 retirement and adult care homes in the Topeka area.
Health Care Information: Ask-A-Nurse referral line, telephone (785)295-8333. Health Connections, telephone (785)354-5225. St. Francis Hospital, telephone (785)295-8000. Stormont-Vail Health Center, telephone (785)354-6000