Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS is a critical care hospital with advanced specialty care, serving Riley and Pottawatomie counties.

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Specialty and emergency care, close to home

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, located in Manhattan, KS, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Our campus provides heart care, advanced surgical techniques, weight-loss care, and more, including: 

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Two children wearing life jackets paddle a kayak on the water, highlighting the importance of water safety and knowing when to seek medical care for injuries or emergencies.
Health Education

Urgent care vs. the ER: How to know where to go

Visit the ER for serious illness or injuries when you need emergency care. Visit urgent care for minor injuries or illnesses that need same-day care.
June 11, 2026
At left, Cristi Hailey is the Childlife Champion in the inpatient Pediatrics units at Via Christi St. Francis; at right, Kristina Acevedo, MD, is Medical Director for Via Christi St. Francis’ Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Inpatient pediatric care options at Via Christi

Learn more about the most used pediatric inpatient care services at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.
April 10, 2026
Gary Smith talks about how his Vivistim helps, with additional images of his Wichita care team: James Walker, MD, neurocritical care; Ashley Thomas, occupational therapist; and Chad Ammar, MD, vascular surgeon; and an illustration of how the system works.
Health Education

Technology advancement for stroke survivors in Wichita

Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas is the first hospital in the region that offers a new therapy for stroke survivors.
February 18, 2026
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