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 wom

en’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.

RSVP by tomorrow for a lunch and learn, no cost to attend! Join the Via Christi Foundation for a lunch and education ses...
04/15/2026

RSVP by tomorrow for a lunch and learn, no cost to attend!

Join the Via Christi Foundation for a lunch and education session on breast health!
🕦 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
📅 Friday, April 17
📍 Wichita Public Library Advanced Learning Center - Conference Center: 711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS (new location!)

In honor of National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, attend an insightful discussion on the vital importance of proactive breast health and early screening. Learn more about these life-saving advancements and discover how you can get involved in supporting this essential mission.

There is no cost to attend but an RSVP by noon tomorrow (Thursday, April 16) is requested.
RSVP to Kristi Conkle at 316-274-2556 or register at the link in comments.

Comprehensive Breast Center coming 2027 🌸Ascension Via Christi is opening a new Comprehensive Breast Center in Wichita, ...
04/15/2026

Comprehensive Breast Center coming 2027 🌸

Ascension Via Christi is opening a new Comprehensive Breast Center in Wichita, Kansas, which will bring breast care services together in one place.

📍 Future location: Ascension Medical Group Via Christi on Founders' Circle at 1947 N. Founders Circle, Wichita, KS

This new center, which was made possible by local community donors and the Via Christi Foundation, will help make it easier to get specialized care all at once. Patients will go to one location for screening, testing, and support services. This helps reduce travel and wait times, so care can start sooner.

The 5,800-square-foot center will offer:
• Mammograms, ultrasound, and breast MRI
• MRI-guided biopsy and needle localization
• Bone density (DEXA) scans
• Survivorship and rehabilitation services, including lymphedema screening

Specialists like radiologists, plastic surgeons, and nurse navigators will work together to support each patient through every step.

Screening mammograms will still be available across Wichita and through the “Hope” mobile mammography bus, helping reach rural and underserved communities.

This new breast center in Wichita is part of an ongoing effort to improve access to breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and follow-up care across south central Kansas.

When a child needs hospital care, having access to the right level of support is important. 💙At Via Christi St. Francis ...
04/14/2026

When a child needs hospital care, having access to the right level of support is important. 💙

At Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas, pediatric inpatient services include care on the inpatient pediatrics unit for children who need monitoring and treatment, as well as the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for children with more serious or complex conditions.

🧸 Cristi Hailey, Child Life Champion, supports children and families during hospital stays by using age-appropriate communication, play, and coping tools to help reduce stress.
🩺 Kristina Acevedo, MD, Pediatric Intensivist and medical director of the PICU, provides care for children who require intensive monitoring and treatment.

These services are designed to support children and their families throughout hospitalization and recovery.

04/14/2026

No appointment. No scheduling. Just trusted, 24/7 emergency care nearby when you need it the most.

📍 Healthy Babies Community Shower | April 11, 2026Joan Streck, RN and Toni Howard, RN, IBCLC, CCE, CHBE represented Via ...
04/13/2026

📍 Healthy Babies Community Shower | April 11, 2026

Joan Streck, RN and Toni Howard, RN, IBCLC, CCE, CHBE represented Via Christi at this weekend’s Sedgwick County Government's Healthy Babies Community Shower, connecting with more than 120 expecting moms and providing education on labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, infant safety, car seats, and newborn care.

A strong focus on prevention helped support healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and confident infant care at home, while also introducing families to the services and support available through Via Christi.

Events like this reflect Via Christi’s ongoing commitment to supporting moms, babies, and families across the community through education, access, and coordinated care.

04/13/2026

🎓💉 Strengthening the future healthcare workforce

Sumaita and Suhana Masum are graduating with diplomas and certifications in phlebotomy and EKG, supported by hands-on shadowing at Ascension Via Christi.

Brittni Mayagoitia, Workforce Development manager, talked about how this program connected classroom learning to real-world care.

Supported by leading heart, neuro and stroke specialists, we’re always open and ready to care for you.
04/11/2026

Supported by leading heart, neuro and stroke specialists, we’re always open and ready to care for you.

The first leak.The first surprise.The first thought of: “Is this my life now?”Urinary incontinence and prolapse are more...
04/09/2026

The first leak.
The first surprise.
The first thought of:
“Is this my life now?”

Urinary incontinence and prolapse are more common than you think. This doesn’t need to have to be the new norm. With the right care, you can move forward without worry. Talk with Simon Patton, MD and Melanie Demarce, PA.

🎗️ April is Cancer Control Month, a time to focus on prevention, early detection, and advances in cancer care that are s...
04/08/2026

🎗️ April is Cancer Control Month, a time to focus on prevention, early detection, and advances in cancer care that are saving lives every day.

When it comes to colon cancer, treatment today looks different than it did even a few years ago. Care is now more precise, less invasive, and tailored to each patient. This helps improve outcomes while reducing side effects.

Dr. Garrett Jensen, a radiation oncologist with Via Christi Cancer and CyberKnife Center, is helping patients navigate every step of the journey from diagnosis to recovery with modern, patient-centered treatment options.

One of the most powerful tools in cancer control is early detection. Screening can catch colon cancer before it develops or in its earliest, most treatable stages.

📞 To get a free screening kit, call 316-268-5890

This Cancer Control Month, take a step toward prevention because early detection saves lives.

04/08/2026

With leading heart, trauma and stroke specialists and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, we’re ready to handle anything 24/7. Visit our website to find an ER near you.

👩‍⚕️ Looking for a compassionate family doctor in Wichita, KS with availability?Grace Gearhart, DO, at Ascension Medical...
04/07/2026

👩‍⚕️ Looking for a compassionate family doctor in Wichita, KS with availability?

Grace Gearhart, DO, at Ascension Medical Group Via Christi is now accepting new patients and providing care for individuals and families at every stage of life, from newborns to seniors.

Dr. Gearhart offers:
✔️ Women’s health & family care
✔️ Preventive care & annual wellness visits
✔️ Chronic condition management
✔️ Sick visits & minor illness care
✔️ Lifelong, comprehensive primary care

With a whole-person approach rooted in osteopathic medicine, Dr. Gearhart focuses on caring for the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of every patient. Her goal is simple: to ensure every person feels heard, valued, and genuinely cared for.

💙 Why choose Dr. Gearhart?
• Board-certified in family medicine
• Personalized, patient-centered care
• Compassionate approach for all ages
• Dedicated to long-term health and wellness

Whether you need a primary care doctor, preventive care, or ongoing support for your health, Dr. Gearhart is here to help you and your family thrive.

📍 8020 E Central Ave Ste 200 (Rock and Central)
📅 316-636-2662

🌼 DAISY Foundation awards: Blake Bayer and Emily StangBlake Bayer, RN, and Emily Stang, RN, Trauma-Surgical ICU (TSICU) ...
04/06/2026

🌼 DAISY Foundation awards: Blake Bayer and Emily Stang

Blake Bayer, RN, and Emily Stang, RN, Trauma-Surgical ICU (TSICU) nurses at Via Christi St. Francis, have been honored with DAISY Awards after being nominated for their outstanding care.

Emily and Blake provided compassionate, attentive care while team nursing a family member who suffered a devastating stroke. During an incredibly difficult time, they communicated clearly, treated the patient with dignity, and prioritized comfort for both the patient and the family. Their diligence and empathy made a painful situation more bearable and left a lasting sense of gratitude.

“To be treated so well at such a difficult time is a blessing!”

In the SICU, Blake and Emily went above and beyond in delivering not only excellent medical care but also emotional support to the entire family. They ensured everyone felt informed, supported, and cared for, serving as a steady and reassuring presence through a deeply challenging experience.

“He and Emily both were such a help and a port in the storm.”

Thank you both for your teamwork and compassion through difficult times. 🤍

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929 N. Street Francis
Wichita, KS
67214

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+13162685000

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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.