The physician and EMS relations team at Via Christi works to eliminate barriers to ensure our provider partners select our facilities for their patients’ care to provide the best outcomes possible. We value our collaborations with physicians and EMS. Our team is here to provide assistance with:

  • Customer service support, problem resolution and service recovery
  • Provider badging and electronic medical record access
  • Coordination of hospital privileging, credentialing and on-boarding
  • Provider-to-provider networking and connectivity
  • Provide information and education on new programs and services
  • Leading with strategy to educate, build and enhance relationships with physicians and community hospitals
  • Providing support in physician-related organizational planning efforts
  • Assist with patient referrals and consults with specialists and multi-disciplinary teams 
  • Timely communications regarding referred patients
  • Regular follow-up communication with physicians and office staff to ensure a high-quality experience

We value the work our Emergency Medical Services teams do to help ensure timely and quality medical care is available for patients in crisis in our communities. We offer:

  • Coordination of continuing EMS education events and case reviews
  • Direct connection to our emergency facilities services
  • Liaison for patient outcome communication
  • One point of contact to quickly resolve service-related issues
  • Provider-to-provider networking and connectivity

Our comprehensive emergency and trauma services: 

Via Christi St. Francis’ Comprehensive Stroke Center

Via Christi Outpatient Stroke Clinic

Via Christi St. Francis’ Regional Burn Center 

Via Christi St. Francis serves as the area’s Level 1 Trauma Center

Behavioral Health Emergencies 

Cardiac Emergencies - STEMIs, 24-hour Catheterization Lab

The provider and EMS relations team strives to lead with compassion, quality and care to provide value to our provider partners and community. 

Contact our Relations Managers 

Bill Robben
EMS Relationship Manager
316-268-5865

Georgina Garcia 
Physician Relationship Manager
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis 
316-268-5865

Britni Coggins 
Physician Relationship Manager
Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph 
Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa
Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital 
316-268-5865