Via Christi Foundation

08/28/2026

What a wonderful turnout for Wednesday's Lunch & Learn! We are grateful to Kennedy Durbin, PharmD, for sharing valuable information about understanding and managing diabetes—and to the more than 120 guests who joined us for this important conversation. 💙

Keep an eye out for our 2027 Lunch & Learn schedule—details are coming soon!

08/07/2026

Grab a bucket. Make a difference. 💛

Shop Ace Bucket Days, August 7–9, and help support local kids through Children's Miracle Network. Together, we can make a BIG impact—one bucket at a time! 🪣

08/04/2026

What is your blood sugar telling you?

In honor of National Wellness Month, join the Via Christi Foundation and Via Christi’s Clinical Pharmacy Team for a free Lunch & Learn focused on diabetes education.

Learn how to recognize the warning signs of prediabetes and diabetes, explore practical habits that may help lower your risk, and gain a better understanding of today’s treatment options and medications. Whether you’re focused on your own well-being or supporting someone you love, this presentation will provide practical information to help you make confident, informed health decisions.

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 Wichita Public Library – Conference Center
🎟️ Free to attend; registration is required

Space is limited! Register by Wednesday, August 19, at ascension.org/VCFoundation and click the “Events” tab.

08/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Credit Union of America for their incredible gift of $9,323.46 to provide life-changing hearing aids for children in our community. 🦻✨

We are so grateful for CUA’s continued partnership and dedication to helping local families when they need it most! 🌟

07/01/2026

Men's Health Month might be over, but taking care of your health never stops. 🩺

Prostate cancer is highly treatable when caught early, which is why conversations like the one Dr. David Bryant led at our recent Lunch & Learn are so important. Don't wait—schedule that chat with your doctor today!

02/28/2026

02/10/2026

Join us for an upcoming Lunch & Learn focused on Atrial Fibrillation—a really important conversation about heart health.

We’re excited to learn from Drs. David Margolis and Olakanmi Olagoke, who will share helpful insights and practical information to better understand AFib and heart care.

📅 Friday, February 27
⏰ 11:30 a.m.

Come learn, ask questions, and take a moment to prioritize your heart health. 💓

👉 RSVP here: https://foundation.ascension.org/kansas/via-christi-foundations/wichita-philanthropy/events/february-2026-lunch-and-learn

⚡ What is AFib? How could it lead to stroke or heart attack?

Get answers to these questions and more by attending the Via Christi Foundation's Lunch & Learn event on February 27!
🦋 "Those Aren't Butterflies: Atrial Fibrillation" 🫀
📅 Friday, Feb. 27
🕦 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 Via Christi St. Francis, Guadalupe Conference Room
(second floor, room 2306)

Learn about irregular heart rhythms, otherwise known as Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). You'll hear directly from cardiac electrophysiologists, Drs. David Margolis and Olakanmi Olagoke, who treat patients with this condition.

You'll enjoy a free lunch and learn:
🫀 What AFib is and how it affects your health over time
🫀 Other health issues that can be caused from untreated AFib
🫀 Steps you can take to care for the condition and help your heart be healthy
From lifestyle changes to medical treatments, learn tips to protect your heart and improve your quality of life.

❗ The event is free, but RSVPs are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register today at the link in comments.

12/04/2025