The rich history of Via Christi began when the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother took over the operations of St. Francis Hospital in Wichita to care for the sick. Since then, Ascension Via Christi has enhanced that mission with today's latest technology to provide innovative advanced care for the most complicated conditions and create opportunities for you and your family to conveniently find care with 400+ providers at 75 sites of care.
Ascension Via Christi
Ascension Via Christi
Caring for Kansas families for over 120 years—Ascension Via Christi offers emergency, primary and advanced specialty care close to home.
Learn about our advanced specialty care
Specialists at Via Christi have the expertise to deliver personalized care for your health needs.
Heart care
Choose Ascension Via Christi in Wichita and Manhattan to be your first choice – from screenings to surgery.
Stroke care
Specialists at Ascension Via Christi Stroke Center in Wichita, Kansas, deliver stroke care and rehabilitation to help you recover after a stroke.
Cancer
Get the care you need, close to home at Ascension Via Christi cancer care.
Pregnancy care
Maternity care teams at Ascension Via Christi are here for you. From OB-GYN care and pregnancy, to birthing and beyond.
Screen early. Breathe easy.
If you're above 50 and currently smoke or have quit smoking, a lung scan is key to knowing your risk of lung cancer.
Serving the Via Christi community for over 120 years
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What sets Via Christi apart
Level I trauma care
Via Christi St. Francis is a Level I Trauma Center and the region’s only burn center that provides 24/7 critical care in Wichita.
Nationally recognized in stroke care
Via Christi St Francis' Comprehensive Stroke Center received the American Heart Association's Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target award for stroke care.
Best maternity care
Via Christi Wichita and Manhattan received the highest distinction for maternity care by the U.S. News & World Report.
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