Wesley Children's Hospital - Birth Care

12/31/2025

Starting 2026 with a bang? 🎆 If your festivities involve fireworks, remember to celebrate safely. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 14,700 people were injured by fireworks in 2024. Burns were the most common injury, making up 37% of all fireworks-related emergency room visits.

🏥 For serious burns, immediate medical attention is critical, and you can always find help fast at a local emergency room. 👉 Know where to go if you or a loved one needs emergency care: https://bit.ly/3No8tyg

12/30/2025

✨ Excellence in Compassion and Community ✨
This holiday season, our pediatric patients experienced a little extra magic thanks to the The 501st Legion – Great Plains Squad. Dressed as iconic Star Wars characters, these dedicated volunteers brought smiles, laughter and unforgettable moments to Wesley Children’s Hospital during their recent visit.

The 501st Legion is an all-volunteer organization that combines a love of Star Wars with a deep commitment to giving back — using costumed visits and charity events to uplift communities. They visit our hospital several times each year, and we’re thrilled to share that five visits are already planned for next year.

Moments like these remind us that exceptional care goes beyond medicine — it’s about compassion, connection and making every child feel special. 💙
Thank you, 501st Legion, for being part of our mission to create brighter days for our patients and families!

12/29/2025

When seconds matter, expertise makes the difference. 💙

On July 3, 2024, following the delivery of his routine weather forecast, KWCH meteorologist Jake Dunne suddenly experienced dizziness, vision loss and severe nausea — signs of a serious neurological emergency. He was rushed to Wesley Medical Center, where our Neurotrauma team quickly stepped in to provide advanced, lifesaving care for stroke-like symptoms.

Behind the familiar face Wichita knows is a powerful journey — one that spans multiple states and reflects the life-changing impact of timely, expert health care. Stories like Dunne's highlight the dedication, innovation and teamwork of our colleagues who show up every day ready to care for our community when it matters most.

We’re proud to be part of Dunne's journey and honored to provide care that reaches far beyond our walls. 🔗 Read the full story in the Hutch Post: https://bit.ly/49t5Io1

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12/29/2025

🧠 A is a bulge in a blood vessel in the brain. It can rupture without warning, leading to a life-threatening stroke. Many aneurysms go undetected so it’s critical to be aware of the most common symptom as well as risk factors.

Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, caregivers treated more than 3,000 brain aneurysms last year. HCA Healthcare has 43 comprehensive stroke centers and cares for more than 70,000 patients admitted for stroke treatment annually.

If you’re concerned about your risk for an aneurysm, talk to your doctor. And if you have a sudden, severe headache, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Know where to find emergency care near you: https://bit.ly/3MPcRq2

12/27/2025

Have you ever struggled to fall asleep after a big meal or woken up in the middle of the night with an upset stomach? If so, you’ve felt the connection between your gut and . They’re linked through the “gut-sleep axis” – a two-way relationship where poor sleep can disrupt digestion and gut issues can disturb your rest. Learn more and get tips to improve both your and your sleep: https://bit.ly/4pZrs0G

12/25/2025

This Christmas, compassion made all the difference. ❤️

At Wesley Healthcare, care does not end when a patient leaves the exam room. Our Forensic Nursing team exemplified that commitment by stepping forward to support a family during one of the most devastating times of their lives — transforming hardship into hope and ensuring that compassion remained at the center of healing.

The team stepped up to support a local family after an incredibly difficult year, adopting them for Christmas and providing toys, clothing, books and self-care items for a mother and her four children.

The team often meets patients on the worst days of their lives — but this holiday season, they were able to bring comfort, dignity and joy, reminding a family that they are cared for beyond the walls of a hospital, and that they are not alone.

We are proud of our colleagues who go beyond the bedside to support healing, hope and humanity in our community. Thank you for all you do!

12/25/2025

From our Wesley Healthcare family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!

As 2025 draws to a close, we send a heartfelt thank you to our doctors, nurses and all colleagues who show up every day to care for our patients, communities and each other. We’re proud to be part of our broader HCA Healthcare network, which supports over 44 million patient encounters each year across 190 hospitals and more than 2,300 sites of care. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

12/24/2025

💙 Excellence in Care Goes Beyond the Bedside 💙
This week, our pediatric patients were surprised with a special visit from Wichita Thunder hockey players who delivered teddy bears and stuffed animals from their annual Teddy Bear Toss. 🧸

Moments like these remind us that healing is about more than medical care — it’s about connection, comfort and community. By bringing smiles, laughter and a sense of normalcy to children facing health challenges, the Wichita Thunder helped make a meaningful difference in our patients’ days.

We’re grateful to our community partners who share our commitment to compassionate care and helping every child feel supported — especially during the holiday season. Special thanks to Thunder players Declan Smith, Tian Rask and TJ Lloyd along with Thunder staff Ashlynn Shinn, Madison Vian and Samantha Zawadzki for the holiday cheer!

✨ Together, we make healing brighter.

12/24/2025

✨ Moments of Excellence in Care and Community ✨
This month, the Andover High School Madrigals filled Wesley Children’s Hospital with angelic voices during their annual holiday caroling visit to the pediatric units.

Their beautiful music brought warmth, comfort and smiles to our young patients and families — turning an ordinary day into a moment of joy and healing.

Experiences like this reflect what excellence truly means: compassionate care supported by a caring community. We’re grateful to our dedicated colleagues and community partners who go above and beyond to uplift our patients in meaningful ways. 💙

12/23/2025

We are proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone at Wesley Healthcare — the Interventional Radiology team has successfully performed 500 VTE procedures, making this program one the largest in the state and one of the most well-structured VTE programs across the HCA Healthcare network.

The VTE program, which refers to a condition called venous thromboembolism, involves a procedure that uses advanced imaging guidance to treat blood clots in the veins.

This achievement reflects the exceptional expertise, innovation and dedication of our interventional radiology colleagues, who continue to deliver high-quality, life-changing care for patients facing venous thromboembolism.

Wesley Medical Center's program not only improves patient outcomes but also strengthens our hospital and serves as a critical resource for the community we are proud to care for.

👏 Congratulations to the entire Interventional Radiology team for setting the standard for excellence and advancing patient care every day!

12/20/2025

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12/18/2025

🌟 Excellence in Leadership. Excellence in Care. 🌟
Wesley Healthcare is proud to welcome Lawrence Verfurth, DO, MBA, FACOI, as its new chief medical officer.

Dr. Verfurth brings more than a decade of physician leadership experience within the HCA Healthcare family, with a strong focus on high-quality, patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and consistent practice standards. Most recently, he served as CMO at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, following leadership roles overseeing quality initiatives, residency programs, and clinical decision support across multiple health systems.

As chief medical officer, Dr. Verfurth will help advance Welsey's commitment to delivering exceptional care through innovation, collaboration and a relentless focus on quality outcomes for our patients.

“Wesley Healthcare has made such an impact in the lives of so many people in Kansas,” Dr. Verfurth said. “I hope to continue that tradition as we move forward.”

Wesley's president and CEO, Bill Voloch, adds: “Dr. Verfurth’s collaborative spirit, team-first approach, and focus on quality will strengthen relationships across our colleagues, physicians and the community.”

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Verfurth to Wesley Healthcare as we continue our mission of caring for the Wichita community with excellence, compassion and expertise.