| Hospital | Key Features & Why It’s Highly Ranked |
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| Wesley Medical Center | Very large acute-care hospital (~760 beds, 102 bassinets). It’s the regional hub for many specialties, serving Wichita and northern Oklahoma. Offers a full emergency department (including the area’s only pediatric ER), Neonatal & Pediatric ICUs, trauma services, and advanced tech (Gamma Knife, etc.). |
| Ascension Via Christi St. Francis | Non-profit teaching hospital (421 beds) . Known for high performance in numerous procedures/conditions (heart attack, kidney failure, etc.), and recognized by U.S. News as a top regional hospital. |
| Via Christi Hospital Wichita St. Teresa | Another Via Christi facility in Wichita, ranked among the best in Kansas for certain performance metrics. |
| Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center | Specialty hospital recognized nationally, especially for joint replacement (knee/hip). |
What Makes These Hospitals Stand Out
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Reputation and Rankings: These hospitals show up on state-level rankings by Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and Healthgrades.
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Wide Range of Services: Pediatric care, trauma centers, neonatal/intensive care, specialized surgeries.
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Awards & Certifications: High patient satisfaction, safety metrics, specialty awards (e.g. joint replacement excellence).