Wesley Healthcare

11/21/2025

🌟 Bringing Comfort & Care to the Community! 🌟
At Wesley Children's Hospital, we’re proud to be more than just a place for healing — we’re a part of the community. Recently, our amazing Child Life team, alongside some of our dedicated pediatric nurses and nurse aids, volunteered at the newly renovated Rockwell Library (Wichita Public Library) to host a heartwarming Teddy Bear Clinic. 🧸

Through this event, we had the joy of helping nearly 50 kids from the community take care of their beloved teddy bears, teaching them the basics of health care — like putting on a bandage, checking a temperature, and more. 💉👩‍⚕️

It was a day of fun, learning and fostering a sense of comfort and trust. We hope that moments like this not only make a difference in the kids' lives but also might inspire them to explore future careers in health care! 💙

At Wesley, we believe in giving back and making a positive impact beyond our walls. This is just one of the many ways we show our dedication to excellence in care — both in and outside of the hospital. 🌱

11/20/2025

If you’ve had a lingering cough, it might not be just allergies or a cold – it could be a sign of something more serious, like lung cancer. The encouraging news is that lung cancer is most treatable when it’s caught early.

Just in time for Lung Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about lung cancer cough and when it may be time to talk with your doctor: https://bit.ly/4ict7Nm

11/19/2025

Wesley Healthcare’s Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center recently joined WSU's Suspenders4Hope as a partner in providing Care and Hope kits to patients whose traumatic injuries may be related to mental health struggles or substance misuse.

The Care kits, made possible through a Kansas Fights Addiction grant, are part of a harm reduction approach to supporting individuals who use or misuse substances. The Hope kits, provided through a grant from KDADS, are designed to offer support and resources for individuals who may be struggling to maintain their mental health and wellness.

"We are proud to be helping with Suspenders4Hope in this community initiative," said Brendan McGreevy with Trauma Services. "We are committed to providing comprehensive trauma-informed care that addresses more than the physical injuries but also understanding the underlying causes of trauma injuries."

Thank you to the Suspenders4Hope team for leading this life-saving effort. We are happy to work alongside you!

11/18/2025

Have you heard of ? They’re small areas of dense, rounded lung tissue that go undetected for most people, although they’re often found during imaging tests, like a CT-scan or an X-ray. While generally these nodules are not cancerous, the American Lung Association in Kansas & Greater Kansas City stresses the importance of getting them checked, as they could be an early sign of lung cancer.

You may have a higher risk of developing lung nodules if you’ve had any of the following:
🦠Bacterial or viral infections
🏭Exposure to air pollution
🫁Chronic inflammatory conditions
🚬Tobacco use
🎗️Cancer

If you think you may be at risk or if you’re having symptoms, talk with your doctor or schedule an appointment with one of our experts: https://bit.ly/4r5CceH

11/18/2025

🌼 Celebrating Excellence in Compassionate Care 🌼
We are proud to honor Cassie Layton, one of our extraordinary pediatric nurses, as a DAISY Award recipient.

Cassie was nominated by two families of young patients whose lives were tragically cut short by illness. In the midst of their unimaginable loss, Cassie became a source of strength, comfort and unwavering compassion. She stood with them through every moment, providing expert care — and more importantly — genuine humanity.

One mother described Cassie as “an angel by our side,” a testament to the profound impact she made during one of the most difficult times a family can face. Cassie represents the very best of who we are — dedication, empathy and a commitment to delivering exceptional care to every patient and family we serve.

Please join us in celebrating Cassie for embodying the excellence and heart of our hospital. 💛 Check out KSN's story on the award event: https://bit.ly/3KanP8r

11/14/2025

🎂Fun fact: Did you know that Jeff Probst, Emmy Award–winning host of American reality television show "Survivor," is a Wesley baby? He had a birthday this month and news clearinghouse Mega Sports News featured him in its Daily Almanac.🎈Happy birthday, Jeff!

By Carmenlita Castillo   FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Jeffrey Lee Probst (/proʊbst/; born November 4, 1961) is an American television presenter and producer and young adult fiction writer. He is best known as the Emmy Award–winning host of the American version of the reality television show Survivor s...

11/11/2025

Considering home health or hospice care for a loved one? Our larger HCA Healthcare network offers & Family Care services, supporting patients and their loved ones at nearly 90 hospitals and their surrounding communities. Through these services, we provide care specifically tailored to meet the delicate needs of those facing a terminal illness who, rather than continuing to undergo curative treatment, would prefer to live comfortably and peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.

This National Home Care and Hospice Month, we’re honored to recognize the meaningful work of the nurses, therapists, aides, social workers, chaplains and volunteers who serve our hospice and home health patients and their families. Thank you for providing patients with the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need, with the dignity and respect they deserve.

If you’re exploring home health or hospice services, see how we can help: https://bit.ly/3WPIj9f

11/09/2025

About every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with , according to Blood Cancer United. Learn about treatment options from Dr. Navneet Majhail, a hematologist and physician in chief of blood cancers for HCA Healthcare's Sarah Cannon Cancer Network.

As a part of HCA Healthcare, we give our patients healthier tomorrows through access to a connected oncology network, including 11 blood cancer treatment programs that make up the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Network. Through this network, over 1,000 acute leukemia patients receive treatment each year. For some blood cancers, the only potential treatment option is a blood and marrow transplant or cellular therapy (also known as CAR T-cell therapy). The Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Network is a leading provider of these highly specialized and innovative therapies conducting over 1,500 procedures annually.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with blood cancer, we’re here to help. Find compassionate oncology care: https://bit.ly/3JPClCm

11/08/2025

❤️ your heart loves color? Making sure there’s a variety of color in the fruits and vegetables you eat – like deep green spinach, vibrant orange carrots and rich red berries – can help keep your heart strong. Learn more about heart-healthy foods and how they can fuel a healthier heart: https://bit.ly/4oY7RNk

11/07/2025

Not sure if you should head to the ER? Wondering if your child’s temperature is normal? Or maybe you just need advice about allergy symptoms? We’ve got you covered!

Our free Consult-A-Nurse line is here for you 24/7. Call (844) 706-8773 to connect with a highly skilled, licensed nurse who can answer your questions and help guide you to the right care, right now. Healthcare advice has never been this easy to access—give us a call anytime!

11/05/2025

Every tiny heartbeat tells a mighty story. 💜

Each year, more than 200,000 babies are born in hospitals across our larger HCA Healthcare network – and some arrive earlier than expected. According to March of Dimes, about 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. are born prematurely. This means they enter the world before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

This , we’re celebrating our tiniest patients and the incredible caregivers at Wesley Medical Center who support them and their families. As a proud partner of March of Dimes, HCA Healthcare is committed to improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through clinical data, pioneering research and compassionate care.

For more information about our excellent neonatal services, visit us at https://bit.ly/3WBVXNd.

11/04/2025

At Wesley Healthcare and across our larger HCA Healthcare network, Imaging professionals are the image of excellence. During Imaging Technologies Week, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our colleagues. Imaging technologists are vital members of our care teams who ensure every image tells the story of a patient's journey. Every scan, every detail you capture, helps our clinical teams provide the accurate care our patients need.

To our Imaging technologists, thank you for choosing to be a part of our team, and for bringing your expertise and dedication to Wesley Healthcare every day.