Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is an acute care facility licensed to operate 150 beds, serving Manhattan, Kansas, and the surrounding communities. Established in 1996 through the merger of The Saint Mary Hospital and Memorial Hospital, it employs approximately 500 associates and more than 50 volunteers. The hospital is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to all, especially those most in need, and offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, maternity care, and rehabilitation.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan specializes in:

• Cardiology and heart care services.

• Orthopedic surgery and joint replacement.

• Women's health, including obstetrics and gynecology.

• Emergency medicine and trauma care.

• Rehabilitation services for various conditions.

• General surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan ensures quality by:

• Maintaining high patient safety standards, as evidenced by consistent “A” grades from The Leapfrog Group.

• Implementing comprehensive error prevention protocols.

• Offering patient-centered care with a focus on compassion and excellence.

• Engaging in continuous quality improvement initiatives across all departments.

 Vision:

• To be a trusted partner in improving the health of our community

 Mission:

• Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has received:

• An “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for multiple consecutive terms, reflecting excellence in patient safety.

• Recognition as a Best-in-State Hospital by Newsweek and Statista.

• Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.

• Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians.

• Recognition for Excellence in Tissue Donation by the Midwest Transplant Network.