Ascension Via Christi Manhattan is a place of healing and education, made patients, families, and healthcare professionals. To help make your hospital stay more comfortable for you and your family, we provide a range of amenities, including:
Gift Shop
Our gift shop is owned and operated by nonprofit organizations of volunteers dedicated to the mission and ministry of Via Christi, which means all proceeds from your purchases are donated back to your local Via Christi hospital to enhance patient and family care. Please call us at 785-587-4236. We are open on Mon-Fri, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dining
Ristorante Bella Mercy - Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. For directions, ask the front desk staff.
Pre-professional program
The Pre-professional Program at Ascension Via Christi Manhattan is designed for students to shadow various departments within the hospital. Whether you need shadowing experience for a degree program or you want to find out more about working in healthcare, Ascension Via Christi Hospital can provide an educational experience for students. Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to apply. Please complete the application completely. ALL requested documents must be uploaded before your application will be reviewed.
For more information, contact the Pre-professional Program Office at preprofessionalprogrammhk@ascension.org. You will be contacted once a Pre-Professional student shadow opportunity has been identified, and your application is reviewed. **Please do not submit duplicate applications.**
You must also provide documentation of the following. Applications will NOT be considered without ALL of the required documentation. You will only be notified if the application is COMPLETE with all required information.
- Two (2) MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and/or an established positive titer showing immunity
- Two (2) Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccinations and/or an established positive titer showing immunity
- Tdap vaccination at age 11 years or older
- Current TB (Tuberculosis) test result within the past year
- Current year’s influenza vaccination (only required between the months of October and March of each year)