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Patient StoryCOVID-19 turns heart and mind of survivor
Wichitan Kasey Beltz says he elected not to get a COVID-19 vaccine because he didn't trust the government, the Centers for Disease Control or public health officials.
September 22, 2021
CommunityBringing more advanced stroke care to Riverside
Ascension St. Vincent’s is opening a new stroke center in Jacksonville, Florida, so you won’t have to go far to get the stroke care you need.
September 2, 2021
Health EducationAscension Via Christi expands Regeneron therapy
On April 23, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis began offering Regeneron, a monoclonal antibody infusion therapy for early treatment of COVID-19-positive patients at high-risk for becoming severely ill.
August 30, 2021
Health EducationLearn more about the stages of cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer can leave you with questions. We’re here to answer them—big and small.
August 26, 2021
Patient StoryDistrict manager loses 100 pounds in five months with Ascension Via Christi Weight Management
Having experienced some of the immediate benefits of weight loss, Robert is now looking to the future with excitement.
August 26, 2021
Our AssociatesAscension Via Christi health screener 'one of the kindest humans,' writes vendor
The health screeners at Ascension Via Christi hospitals and clinics play an important role in helping maintain a safe environment of care as the community continues to battle COVID-19. But they also play a role in how staff start or end their shift and in putting visitors and patients coming in for outpatient services at ease.
August 26, 2021
Our AssociatesHelping others succeed is Ascension Via Christi Weight Management navigator’s passion
Helping others succeed is what fuels Kimberly Oates, a patient navigator with Ascension Via Christi’s surgical weight management program.
August 26, 2021
CommunityAscension Sacred Heart offers antibody therapy for COVID-19
In response to the surge of COVID-19 cases, Ascension Sacred Heart is offering an investigational medical treatment in which monoclonal antibodies are given to patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms of COVID-19.
August 23, 2021
Patient StoryChain of events contribute to stroke survival
Peter Simonson said the quick actions of many set off a chain of events that contributed to his successful stroke outcome. Without each of those timely interventions, he doesn’t think he would be alive to share his story.
August 20, 2021
Our AssociatesAscension Via Christi cardiothoracic physician assistant receives national vein harvesting award
Physician assistant Matt Steadham, who assists with vein harvesting in cardiothoracic surgeries at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis was recently awarded recognition by Getinge’s Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Circle of Excellence.
August 17, 2021