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Whether you need emergency care, immediate care or want to talk with a doctor online or in-person in Wichita — you’ll find the care you need close to home.

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Get care near you in Kansas

Whether you need emergency care, immediate care or want to talk with a doctor online or in-person in Wichita — you’ll find the care you need close to home.

Get the care you need in Wichita and Manhattan

When you need care now, knowing where to go matters. At Ascension Via Christi, you can find immediate care near you, 24/7 emergency room care or schedule a primary care doctor visit in Wichita.

Our care teams help you choose the right level of care based on your symptoms, with convenient locations and online options available.

Are you having a medical emergency?

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.

The symptoms of an aneurysm may look like other health conditions or problems. Some aneurysms can cause pain in the abdomen, chest, lower back or groin. Severe abdominal or back pain may mean the aneurysm is about to rupture. You may also experience a pulsing feeling, like a heartbeat, in the abdomen, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbance or loss of consciousness.

If you're feeling the symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea, or pain in the neck, jaw or arms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel in the body (often in the leg). It then travels to a lung artery, where it suddenly blocks blood flow.

Common symptoms include:

  • Chest pain
  • Coughing or coughing up blood
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
  • Fast heart rate or irregular heartbeat
  • Low blood pressure
  • Rapid breathing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sweating

A stroke can result if the narrowing of the carotid arteries is severe enough that blood flow is blocked. It can block blood flow to the brain if a piece of plaque breaks off.

It’s important to remember the signs of a stroke with the acronym “B.E. F.A.S.T.”

  • Balance changes or loss of balance
  • Eyes and vision changes
  • Face drooping or numbness
  • Arm weakness
  • Speech that is slurred
  • Time — get help immediately

Find emergency care right away in Kansas

Getting the right care at the right time can make a difference in an emergency. Doctors, nurses and care teams in our ERs work quickly to understand you and deliver the care that’s right for you and your family. You get an entire team dedicated to your care. So, as your healthcare needs change and become more advanced, we’re here for all your care needs and connecting the dots for your specialty care.

If you or a loved one has a severe burn, we’re here for you. And your recovery is our priority. Care teams at Via Christi Regional Burn Center in Wichita deliver care for minor and life-threatening burns, including skin grafts, surgery and scar management.

Via Christi’s Emergency Departments have Level III geriatric accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians' Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation program (GEDA). Our geriatric ERs have multidisciplinary care teams with specialized training and education in emergency and geriatric care. We work together to help prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other conditions common among seniors. Additionally, we provide geriatric mobility aids for dedicated use in the ER.

Via Christi St. Joseph’s Obstetric Emergency Department (OB ED), located in the NewLife Center, provides round-the-clock specialized obstetric emergency care to pregnant women and their babies presenting with urgent or life-threatening obstetrical needs. Our trained obstetric doctors offer timely evaluation and management of pregnancy-related concerns.

Every Ascension Via Christi hospital provides pediatric emergency care to kids 24/7. Staffed by board-certified emergency medicine doctors and care teams with special training and experience in pediatric emergency care, our ERs provide treatment in a kid-friendly environment and take a family-centered approach to keep your child comfortable during the stress of injury or illness. At Via Christi St. Francis, we have a pediatrics department for when your child needs advanced inpatient care and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is available for critical pediatric care in Wichita.

When you or a loved one have symptoms of a stroke, every second counts. In Wichita we are designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission — meaning we deliver 24/7 advanced stroke care. And, we connect you with specialists for follow-up care and rehabilitation.

If you or a loved one need care for a traumatic injury, we’re here for you. We offer a Level I trauma center and verified regional burn center for adults and children at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. We deliver comprehensive care from prevention to treatment and rehabilitation.

Call 911 or go directly to an emergency room if you or a family member are experiencing:

  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Sudden abdominal pain (moderate to severe)
  • Severe burns
  • Severe back pain
  • Chest pain
  • Coughing up or vomiting blood
  • Traumatic injuries
  • Early pregnancy complications
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Severe burns
  • Severe skin infections or complicated abscesses
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sudden neurologic changes

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Immediate care in Kansas

When it’s not an emergency but you need care quickly, immediate care is a convenient option. For non-emergency needs, immediate care offers fast, convenient care, on your schedule. Doctors and care teams at our urgent care clinics deliver the right care for children and adults with minor injuries and illnesses. Walk in or check in online. If you need more advanced care, the doctor and care team you see will connect you with a specialist and other care services.

Consider immediate care for:

  • Moderate allergic reactions
  • Bites
  • Moderate burns
  • Cold-like symptoms
  • Cuts that may require stitches
  • Mild asthma
  • Sudden moderate back pain
  • Minor headaches or head injuries
  • Nausea or diarrhea
  • Mild skin infections or abscesses
  • Sprains and strains
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Next-day primary care visits in Wichita

For routine care and ongoing health needs, your primary care provider is the best place to start. You can go online to schedule or call to ask about next-day or online visits. Primary care doctors start with a conversation to understand your symptoms and provide treatment  for minor illnesses and injuries. If you need more advanced care, they connect you with specialists and other services close to home.

Talk with your primary care doctor about:

  • Cold or flu symptoms
  • Ear and eye infections
  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Seasonal allergies
  • Sinus or upper respiratory infections
  • Sore throat, strep or a cough
  • Urinary tract infections
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Virtual care at your convenience

Get the care you need — wherever you are. Connect by video with a trusted provider for primary care needs, follow-ups, everyday illnesses and unexpected concerns. Virtual care makes it easy to get answers, treatment and next steps without leaving home.

Care that fits your needs
From ongoing primary care to quick treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, virtual visits make it easier to get care when and where you need it.

Call 316-370-2818 to find out if virtual care is available for you.

How to get care

When you choose Via Christi, you have an entire team dedicated to your care. If you need more care, we will connect you to experienced cardiologists, vascular specialists, heart surgeons, orthopedic specialists, oncology specialists, pediatric specialists and more for the right follow-up care. Your care team also helps you manage your medications and sends prescriptions to Ascension Rx or your preferred pharmacy. And you will be connected to imaging and lab services, close to home.

Refer or transfer a patient

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Only doctors can contact Via Christi Direct to talk about patient transfers at 316-268-5555 (800-353-1111).

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911. Signs or symptoms of an acute emergency may include shortness of breath, chest pain, open fracture, fainting, severe bleeding, head injury or other major trauma, one-sided weakness or numbness, loss of consciousness or fainting, severe abdominal pain, or bites or stings.

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