Ascension Via Christi

Ascension Via Christi Largest provider of healthcare services in Kansas, providing doctors, hospitals, clinics & home care

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kansas delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Ascension Via Christi is a destination for specialty care — including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics and women’s health. Our OBGYNs and maternity care teams deliver a personalized birthing experience and advanced neonatal care for sick babies. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, and a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

Today is World Kidney Day. Learn how your kidneys affect your overall health, and heart health. 🫀Nearly half of U.S. ad...
03/11/2026

Today is World Kidney Day. Learn how your kidneys affect your overall health, and heart health. 🫀

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which is one of the leading causes of kidney disease.

For Armella Ayres, high blood pressure meant constant headaches and five daily medications that left her exhausted and missing out on time with her grandkids and farm. With a family history of kidney disease, long-term health concerns weighed heavily on her mind.

After speaking with her cardiologist, Dr. Bassem Chehab, medical director of heart and valve care at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, she explored a minimally invasive procedure called renal denervation (RDN). It may help certain patients with resistant hypertension manage high blood pressure, alongside lifestyle changes.

After having the procedure, Armella is down to one medication, back to running her family farm, and feeling like herself again.

High blood pressure doesn’t just affect the heart. It can impact kidney health, too.

If blood pressure has been difficult to control, talk with a cardiologist about available treatment options. What works for one person may not be right for another, but exploring possibilities could make a difference.

This World Kidney Day, prioritize blood pressure control to protect kidney health.

💛 Via Christi distributing mental health and safety "first aid kids" from WSU Via Christi has partnered with Wichita Sta...
03/09/2026

💛 Via Christi distributing mental health and safety "first aid kids" from WSU

Via Christi has partnered with Wichita State University’s WSU HOPE Services to become a distribution site for Care Kits.

These kits are an evidence-based resource designed to support individuals struggling with substance use or misuse. They are now available at Via Christi St. Francis, which is a Level I Trauma Center that often sees patients of overdose and substance misuse.

These kits act as a “first aid kit” for mental health and safety, helping bridge the gap between crisis care and long-term recovery.

Each Care Kit includes:

• Safety Tools: Naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips and gun locks
• Coping Resources: Journals, coloring pages and grounding exercises
• Recovery Support: Connections to local substance use and mental health services

Since November, more than 20 kits have been distributed to patients identified as at risk and the kits are already saving lives. One local family recently used naloxone from a kit to reverse an overdose and save their loved one’s life.

As the program expands, Care Kits will become a standard resource across Via Christi emergency departments.

“Many of the patients we see are dealing with complicated, heavy issues,” says Joseph Nold, MD, Trauma Center Medical Director. “While we can’t fix everything, we can put something practical and lifesaving into their hands before they walk out our doors.”

In addition to Care Kits, HOPE Services also provides Hope Kits focused on mental health support. The Via Christi St. Joseph emergency department has distributed Hope Kits since June 2025.

“When you are coping with intense feelings, a chaotic relationship with substances or suicidal ideation, having a Hope Kit or Care Kit can be a valuable tool,” said Marci Young, PsyD, LP, WSU’s HOPE Services director. “Just like an at-home first aid kit or evacuation plan for a natural disaster, advance planning for moments of crisis can help you get through those moments in a manner that aligns with your goals.”

Thank you to all who helped make these kits possible, and to all distributing these to support our community. ❤️‍🩹

👧🏽🧸 With the right care to keep them healthy and support their growth, just imagine who they can become. Visit Ascension...
03/07/2026

👧🏽🧸 With the right care to keep them healthy and support their growth, just imagine who they can become. Visit Ascension Via Christi for all your family’s care, right here in Wichita.🎈👶🏻

We’re proud to work closely with Children’s Mercy doctors who deliver advanced neonatal care for premature, post-term and sick newborns in our NICU, and to provide expert care for critically ill or injured infants, children and teens in our PICU.🩺

🔗 Learn more ⬇️

Behind every moment of care is an extraordinary associate. From bedside to boardroom and everywhere in between, your ded...
03/06/2026

Behind every moment of care is an extraordinary associate.

From bedside to boardroom and everywhere in between, your dedication strengthens our communities and brings our Mission to life. Each day, and with special recognition today on National Associate Appreciation Day, we celebrate you.

Thank you all, for all you do. 🎉

Tag a teammate who inspires you every day. 💙

🏥 March 5 is National Hospitalist Day, a time to recognize the dedicated physicians who provide compassionate care to pa...
03/06/2026

🏥 March 5 is National Hospitalist Day, a time to recognize the dedicated physicians who provide compassionate care to patients every day inside the hospital.

Hospitalists play a vital role in coordinating treatment, guiding families through complex medical decisions, and ensuring patients receive seamless care from admission through discharge. Their expertise strengthens every unit, every specialty, and every patient experience.

🚼🚸 At Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, pediatric hospitalists and intensivists are an essential part of the care team in the Pediatric unit and the PICU.
At Via Christi St. Joseph, neonatal intensivists care for premature, post-term and sick newborns in our NICU. These physicians care for the most fragile patients, offering advanced medical management while bringing comfort and reassurance to families during some of life’s most critical moments. Their commitment, skill, and compassion make a lasting difference.

While photos featured here highlight pediatric hospitalists and intensivists, today’s recognition extends to every hospitalist whose dedication keeps patients safe and supported across Via Christi hospitals and Wichita.

Thank you for the expertise, leadership, and heart brought to patient care each day. 💙

“You have colorectal cancer.” 💙It is a phrase more younger adults are hearing.In fact, now 1 in 5 adults diagnosed with ...
03/05/2026

“You have colorectal cancer.” 💙

It is a phrase more younger adults are hearing.
In fact, now 1 in 5 adults diagnosed with the cancer is under the age of 55.

🔵 Colorectal cancer does not always cause symptoms early on. That is why screening is critical, even if you feel completely healthy.

Kayla Frazier, RN, oncology nurse navigator with Via Christi, explained more on KAKE News about the cancer, symptoms to watch for if they develop, and how individuals can receive a free at-home screening kit.

📞 For more information or to get your kit, call: 316-268-5890

🍎 March 4 is World Obesity Day: A reminder that obesity is a complex, chronic disease. For individuals exploring options...
03/05/2026

🍎 March 4 is World Obesity Day: A reminder that obesity is a complex, chronic disease.

For individuals exploring options, or for those supporting someone on a weight-loss journey, understanding the full range of treatments is an important first step.

Via Christi Weight Management offers specialized bariatric care designed to improve long-term health outcomes.

💻 To learn more, join a free informational webinar on Wednesday, March 11 at 12 p.m. CT.

Dr. Brent Lancaster, medical director, and nurse practitioner Kate Clawson will discuss surgical weight-loss options, who may benefit, what to expect and answer questions live.

Unable to attend? You'll still get the recording to review on your own time. ⬇️

🧸🪀 We’re proud to work closely with Children’s Mercy doctors who deliver advanced neonatal care for premature, post-term...
03/04/2026

🧸🪀 We’re proud to work closely with Children’s Mercy doctors who deliver advanced neonatal care for premature, post-term and sick newborns in our NICU, and who provide expert care for critically ill or injured infants, children and teens in our PICU.

Pictured, clockwise from upper left: Pediatric Intensivists Kristina Acevedo, MD, and Muthukumar “Kumar” Vellaichamy, MD; and Neonatologists Awar Jones, MD, and Mahdi Alsaleem, MD.

Learn more ⬇️

Big hearts. Beautiful moments. 💙💜💚Medicine Lodge Jr-Sr High School student council members brought joy straight to the P...
03/03/2026

Big hearts. Beautiful moments. 💙💜💚

Medicine Lodge Jr-Sr High School student council members brought joy straight to the Pediatrics unit at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis!

Pictured from left, with patient Makenzie, at center, are students Claire Cunningham, Maryn Inslee, Abby Schreiner, Kenzie Cunningham, and their advisor, Taylor Theis, who delivered “happy kits” and “party kits” filled with fun surprises for our young patients. They even created custom bead bracelets with encouraging messages to help lift spirits during a hospital stay. ✨

Even more inspiring? The Medicine Lodge High School student council organized the entire donation drive, collecting items from schools across the Central Plains League to make hundreds of kits for kids. Thank you for sharing your creativity, kindness and compassion with our patients. You’re bringing health, healing and hope to life in the sweetest way. 💛

DAISY Foundation Awardee: Emma George, RN 🌼👏 Congratulations to Emma, Via Christi St. Francis Trauma-Surgical ICU, who w...
03/03/2026

DAISY Foundation Awardee: Emma George, RN 🌼

👏 Congratulations to Emma, Via Christi St. Francis Trauma-Surgical ICU, who was recognized with a DAISY award.

Emma was nominated because she demonstrated extraordinary compassion for a young patient who has been hospitalized for an extended time without family visits. Struggling with loneliness and depression, he had spent many days isolated in his room. Noticing that he would be spending his birthday alone, Emma took the initiative to make the day special. She brought cupcakes, organized a card signed by staff, and ensured he felt remembered and valued.

For the first time since his admission, he smiled. Beyond providing excellent clinical care, Emma’s thoughtful gesture reflected the true spirit of nursing: kindness, empathy, and heartfelt compassion for those who need it most.

⭐ She and Chris Frambers, RN, (pictured alongside her) were also each presented with pins in recognition of their fifth DAISY nominations.

Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and exceptional care. 💛

❤️ As Heart Month comes to a close, remember that caring for your heart is a year-round priority.Throughout February, Vi...
03/01/2026

❤️ As Heart Month comes to a close, remember that caring for your heart is a year-round priority.

Throughout February, Via Christi St. Francis radiated red to raise awareness about heart disease, and the care provided here to help treat it.

At Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, you’ll find:
• Expert cardiology care and heart disease prevention support 🫀
• Electrophysiology services for arrhythmias like AFib 🫁
• Advanced structural heart procedures, including minimally invasive valve care (TAVR and more) and robot-assisted bypass surgery right here in Wichita 🫀🤖
• Personalized cardiac rehabilitation to help you recover stronger 💪
• Specialty heart clinics that coordinate screening, imaging, diagnostics, and treatment 🤝

Leading heart care is available right here in our community, delivered by teams you can trust.

💙 Keep your heart healthy
💙 Schedule your heart check-in
💙 Ask about specialized heart care at St. Francis

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929 N. Street Francis
Wichita, KS
67214

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- 12 fully/partially owned or managed hospitals – Wichita, Pittsburg, Manhattan, Salina and Wamego - Home care services – Wichita, Manhattan, Pittsburg, Salina, Garden City, Dodge City - Ambulatory surgery and imaging centers – Wichita, Manhattan, Pittsburg - Approximately 6,300 employees - Ascension Via Christi employs more than 220 physicians and 130 advance practice professionals through Ascension Medical Group, hospitals and community sites. More than 1,100 physicians have medical privileges at Ascension Via Christi hospitals.