When summer arrives - we’re all eager to get outside and get active. From summer sports to yardwork and charity run/walks – there’s plenty to keep us active during a Kansas summer.
Before you dive head first into the pool of summer activities, Dr. Terry Schwab from Ascension Via Christi Hospital's Orthopedic Clinic wants to help you understand the most common summer injuries and how to avoid them.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports there were nearly 4 million skin cancer tumor removal procedures last year. Here’s more information about skin cancer awareness and treatment.
After more than a year of preparation, Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has earned The Joint Commission’s (TJC) Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating compliance with both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and TJC performance standards.
Elizabeth Birk, a patient at Manhattan's Ascension Via Christi Weight Management Clinic, saw great success with consistency, patience and getting out of her comfort zone. Elizabeth has seen a 50-pound weight loss and attributes some of her success to the Ascension Via Christi Weight Management team and a personal trainer.
1. What motivated you to join Ascension Via Christi Weight Management?
Since 1993, the American Nurses Association has identified May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. These dates are significant because the week ends on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. These seven days allow healthcare organizations to celebrate nurses.
At Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg, we have more than 200 nurses who care for patients at the bedside, perform exams in our clinics and provide calming support in our operating rooms. These hard-working men and women provide compassionate care to our friends, families and neighbors in this region.
Since 1993, the American Nurses Association has identified May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. These dates are significant because the week ends on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. These seven days allow healthcare organizations to celebrate nurses.
From the flu virus to hepatitis to measles, there’s a vaccination for many ailments. Many people born in the last 50 years have had their fair share of shots over the years – shots to protect them from contracting deadly or debilitating diseases.
Dr. Nicholas Cahoj, a family medicine physician at Manhattan’s Ascension Via Christi Clinic on 6th Street, answers a few questions about the importance of vaccinations.
Tornado season is upon us. With that, Ascension Via Christi wants our community members to be safe and be ready for severe weather.
According to Ready.gov, tornadoes can occur anywhere without notice and can bring winds of up to 200 mph.
“These deadly conditions can result in flipped cars, flying debris, downed power lines and other deadly hazards,” according to Carolyn Koehn, Ascension Via Christi’s regional emergency management director.
Several weeks ago, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, using a newly revised system, released its first hospital quality rating since December 2017.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan had a two-star overall rating in the survey, which includes only data pertaining to Medicare patients, from 2014-2018 depending on the indicator.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg is pleased to welcome Terry Schwab, MD, to its medical staff.
Dr. Schwab most recently worked at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola and Mercy Physician Group in Fort Scott.
