Ascension Via Christi St. Francis

In Wichita, KS, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital and ER delivers personalized testing and care for your everyday health needs.

Specialty and emergency care, close to home

Ascension Via Christi - St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. And, we have a Level I Trauma Center within our Emergency department, a Regional Burn Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center for lifesaving 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. Via Christi St. Francis is a destination for specialty care — including heart, cancer, stroke, burn, pediatrics, orthopedics and wound care. Find out more about all the services on this campus.

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