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Health EducationAscension Via Christi Weight Management surpassing pre-pandemic participation
The COVID-19 pandemic led to patients delaying some healthcare needs, but that has not held true for Ascension Via Christi Weight Management's surgical and non-surgical programs.
April 14, 2021
Patient StoryNew parents' faith, Ascension Via Christi Labor and Delivery team make all the difference
Despite fertility issues, Kari and Tyler Sauerwein never gave up hope of having a baby.
April 14, 2021
Patient StoryAscension Via Christi lactation team receives a big shoutout
Like other expectant mothers preparing to deliver during the COVID-19 pandemic, Annette Lawless was understandably nervous about her upcoming delivery.
April 13, 2021
Our AssociatesHigh 5 Mom and Baby
Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph has continued its commitment to infant and maternal health by once again earning High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier recognition from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, a program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas.
April 9, 2021
Patient StoryLow-dose cancer screening CyberKnife a potential life-saver
As an 18-year esophageal cancer survivor, Barbara "Bobbie" Thomas is vigilant about scheduling her annual physical.
April 6, 2021
Patient StoryPediatric speech therapy helps baby with genetic disorder thrive
On Nov. 20, 2019, Aleiza Corral was born at the NewLife Center at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, weighing 7-pounds, 10-ounces and sporting a full head of light brown hair.
April 6, 2021
CommunityTeamwork, flexibility helps 5SE staff navigate pandemic changes
5SE at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis was a stroke and general medical-surgical unit up until last November, when it was converted to a COVID-19 unit to meet the needs of that growing patient population.
March 30, 2021
Patient StoryMidwife service provides natural birth options in Pensacola
After eight hours in labor, Priscilla William thought her chance of having a natural birth was coming to an end when the baby’s head position stalled her labor.
March 30, 2021
Patient StoryAscension St. Vincent's leader in lung care for Northeast Florida
After 34 years as a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, Eddie Swain was used to life on the move. When an X-ray detected an abnormal growth in his lung last year, the news stopped him in his tracks.
March 30, 2021
CommunityAscension Via Christi Cancer Center acquires third system for delivering customized radiation therapy
Ascension Via Christi Cancer Center recently installed a Radixact® System, making it the only hospital in Kansas with three non-invasive radiation therapy systems for treating tumors and other cancerous and non-cancerous lesions.
March 29, 2021