Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg

07/24/2025

What better way to celebrate than with ice cream? Today we rewarded Mercy caregivers for the awesome accomplishment of a zero 0️⃣CAUTI (catheter-associated urinary tract infection) rate in the hospital! Congratulations to all of the care teams who made it happen!

07/08/2025

Have you heard? recently welcomed a new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Michael Hubbard! You can reach his office directly at 620-404-3400.

Check out Dr. Hubbard's recent profile in The Morning Sun:
https://www.morningsun.net/stories/mercy-acquires-orthopedic-surgeon,216671

07/04/2025

Red, white and cute! Wishing a very happy Fourth of July to our tiniest patients and their families!

06/27/2025

It was another great day for kitties and tales at The Literary Cat Co.! This time it was nurse practitioner Ally Pinkley's turn to lead storytime! Thank you to everyone who joined us! Need to schedule an appointment? Just click here: https://ow.ly/UlAb50WhI3F

06/24/2025

Mercy is thrilled to announce the arrival of David Smith as the administrator of ! Smith brings more than 20 years of experience in health care administration, and is excited about being part of the Pittsburg community! https://ow.ly/WKpb50WftCa

06/18/2025

is excited to introduce a new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Michael Hubbard! Dr. Hubbard's presence is already helping to keep patients local, rather than have to be transferred elsewhere. Get to know him by clicking here: https://ow.ly/xzvs50WbRaV

And if you need an appointment, call 877-783-4441.

06/05/2025

We couldn't have thought of a more purrfect way to spend an afternoon than at The Literary Cat Co. reading storytails to kiddos in the community yesterday! 😸 If you joined us this time, thank you for coming out, and if not, we hope to see you at the next one! If Dr. Jones' storytelling reminded you that you need to schedule your little one an appointment, remember that you can do that online here: https://ow.ly/kG5H50W4VWX

05/29/2025

Looking for something to keep the kids occupied and stimulated now that summer break is here? Remember Mercy's Dr. William Jones will be at The Literary Cat Co. next Wednesday for Kiddie Tales, a fun read-aloud at the beloved bookstore and cat lounge!

05/22/2025

When rare cancers strike young adults, doctors must ask harder questions — and find faster answers.

A St. Louis doctor is investigating the high rates of cancer among younger patients in the region, and is using a multi-cancer early detection screening to catch cancer early, which could have pote…

05/22/2025

Summertime is right around the corner, and while that means fun activities for kids, there are also some safety concerns you should consider. Dr. William Jones recently joined the KOAM morning show to discuss them. Looking for a provider? https://ow.ly/xHUF50VWuNA

Dr. Jones shares with Elyse a few tips to help keep your family safe this summer

05/21/2025

has a new nurse practitioner in general surgery! Get to know Dustin Ashmore with a Q&A here: https://ow.ly/fcgF50VWp5p

05/19/2025

With more severe weather in the forecast for many of our communities today, it's important to use extra precaution when driving, handling electronics and preparing for potential tornadoes. Emergency medical director Dr. Hugh Jackson shares some tips to keep in mind.