Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
929 N St Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214
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About This Location
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis is part of Ascension Via Christi — Wichita's largest health system and Kansas's largest hospital operator, a Catholic not-for-profit network affiliated with Ascension Health (the nation's largest Catholic and nonprofit health system). Ascension Via Christi operates St. Francis Hospital (the flagship, Level II Trauma Center and the largest hospital in Kansas), St. Joseph Medical Center, and Via Christi on St. Teresa. Via Christi Clinic urgent care locations are integrated with the Ascension Epic health record, giving patients access to their full medical history across the system's hospitals, specialty clinics, and primary care practices throughout Wichita and Kansas.
location_city About Downtown Wichita
Downtown Wichita is the commercial and cultural core of Kansas's largest city, centered on Douglas Avenue and anchored by Intrust Bank Arena (a 15,000-seat arena), the Wichita Art Museum, Theater League, and the historic Orpheum Theatre. The Arkansas River runs through downtown, with the iconic Keeper of the Plains sculpture at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers — a beloved city landmark. Wesley Medical Center (Level I Trauma, HCA Healthcare) and Ascension Via Christi are the primary hospital systems serving downtown Wichita.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascension Via Christi St. Francis part of Ascension Via Christi hospitals?
Yes — Ascension Via Christi is Wichita's largest health system. The flagship is Via Christi St. Francis (Level II Trauma, the largest hospital in Kansas). Ascension is the nation's largest Catholic and nonprofit health system, headquartered in St. Louis.
What insurance does Ascension Via Christi St. Francis accept?
Ascension Via Christi accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, and Kansas Medicaid (KanCare). Ascension also participates in the Ascension Personalized Care health plan. Verify your specific plan before visiting.
What services are available at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis?
Ascension Via Christi Clinic urgent care offers walk-in treatment for illness and injury, X-ray, on-site lab testing, physicals, occupational health, and immunizations. For serious emergencies, Via Christi St. Francis (Level II Trauma) and Wesley Medical Center (Level I Trauma) serve the Wichita metro.