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Causes: Health
Mission: As a part of via christi health, a catholic health system, we share this mission: "inspired by the gospel and our catholic tradition, we serve as a healing presence with special concern for our neighbors who are vulnerable. " via christi health's history extends back over 100 years and today, along with our sponsoring organization, ascension health we continue to respond to community needs in kansas and northeastern oklahoma. The obligation to reach out to those in need and improve community health flows directly from our identity as a faith-based healing ministry. As a mission-driven organization, we provide community benefit because we are committed to our core values of: human dignity - we recognize and respect the sacredness of each person; stewardship - we responsibly care for all resources entrusted to us; excellence - we extend ourselves in outstanding service.
Programs: Via christi villages, inc. Serves people in the wichita area. The primary counties include sedgwick and butler. A trend of significance in the community is the growing elderly population. To address this trend via christi villages, inc. Is collaborating with other community organizations, including but not limited to: alzheimer's association, red cross, kahsa, united way, and nursing education organizations to provide services and education to the elderly.