Stormont Vail Health names new CIO

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Topeka, Kansas-based Stormont Vail Health has appointed Aaron Wootton as its new vice president of IT and chief information officer, effective February 23. In this role, Wootton will be responsible for overseeing all information systems operations across the health system.

Why it matters

Stormont Vail Health is a major healthcare provider in the Topeka area, so the appointment of a new CIO is an important leadership change that will impact the organization's technology strategy and operations.

The details

Wootton has over 20 years of experience in healthcare IT, most recently serving as chief digital officer at Huntzinger Management Group, a national healthcare IT consulting firm.

• Wootton's appointment as Stormont Vail Health's new VP of IT and CIO is effective February 23, 2026.