Ascension Via Christi Pediatrics

Doctors and care teams at Ascension Via Christi Pediatrics in Wichita, KS, provide specialized pediatric care for children in the hospital.

Pediatric inpatient care in Wichita

Doctors and care teams at Ascension Via Christi Pediatrics deliver advanced pediatric care for infants, children and teens in Wichita, Kansas. And if your child needs advanced care, they are connected to our PICU (pediatric intensive care unit) at Via Christi St. Francis.

Connected to pediatric specialty care

  • Pediatrics inpatient care
    • Common diagnoses:
      • Asthma
      • Bronchiolitis
      • Diabetes
      • Failure to thrive
      • Gastrointestinal conditions, such as severe constipation, nausea,and vomiting
      • Pneumonia
      • Seizure
      • Traumatic injuries
    • Pediatric procedures and surgery:
      • Orthopedic surgery
      • Plastic surgery
      • Urology surgery
      • ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgery, including cochlear implant
      • GI procedures, including endoscopy
      • Dental surgery
      • General surgery
      • Echocardiogram
      • PICC line insertion
      • Infusion
      • Lumbar puncture
      • EEG
      • Auditory Brainstem Response test
    • Labs
    • Sedation services
    • Imaging, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and voiding cystogram
      • Play therapy “movie goggles” available in MRI 
    • Pre-operative care is done in the pediatric unit 
    • Radiology
    • Physical therapy
    • Occupational therapy
    • Respiratory Therapy
    • Audiology
    • Speech therapy
    • Vision therapy
    • Child Life
    • Neurodiagnostics
    • Suction/Bronchiolitis Clinic
    • Dietary services
    • Pharmacy
  • Inpatient services
    • 24-hour pediatric-friendly emergency department
    • 24/7 pediatric hospitalists 
    • Private pediatric suites
    • Pediatric ICU beds with Children’s Mercy pediatric intensivists
    • Pediatric surgical suites
    • Pediatric procedure rooms
    • Pediatric burn unit
    • Pediatric IV team
    • Epileptology continuous EEG unit
    • Adolescent behavioral health at Via Christi St. Joseph
  • Amenities
    • Gaming consoles in patient rooms
    • Local TV channels and kid-friendly streaming services in patient rooms
    • Family room
    • Teen room
    • Kids playroom
    • Special guests and events, such as Wichita State University Athletics, favorite cartoon characters, firefighters, and musicians
    • Therapy dog program

A multispecialty team dedicated to your child

Your child’s care is coordinated by a pediatric hospitalist. Pediatric hospitalists are board-certified pediatricians who specialize in the care of hospitalized children. When your child is ready to go home, your outpatient doctor will continue your child's care.

Supportive care for you and your family

Supportive care is also available to your family. Social workers, chaplains, counselors, financial advisors and volunteers are part of our care team. Together, we deliver care that supports your family while your child is in the hospital. Whether you need emotional support, financial support, or a place to stay near your child, we can help connect you with the support and other services your family needs.

Community partner for pediatric care

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Ascension Via Christi raises funds and awareness to provide critical, life-saving treatments for children. They provide healthcare services, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services, and financial assistance that put children’s and families’ minds at ease during a hospital stay. 

Children's Miracle Network HospitalsInitiatives made possible by Children’s Miracle Network’s generous donations include updated patient care areas with colorful murals, a digital coloring wall, gaming systems in each room and mobile gaming carts, MRI goggles, age-appropriate toys, clothing, and help with medication, walkers, car seats, and more. Make a donation today.

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Transfer a patient to Via Christi Pediatrics

Our pediatrics department provides care for children throughout Kansas with a dedicated transport team to bring children to our sites of care. To transfer a patient to the Via Christi St. Francis Pediatrics, call 316-268-5000.