The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus

09/23/2025

We are pleased to welcome Leanna Streit Anderson, APRN, to our cardiology team!

Leanna is a family nurse practitioner who values listening, trust and compassionate care tailored to each patient’s needs. She is dedicated to prevention and wellness and helps patients feel confident in navigating the healthcare system.

Her experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings gives her insight to provide the right care at the right time. Above all, her focus is on ensuring patients feel heard, supported and empowered to reach their health goals.

09/22/2025

Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful Rosh Hashanah. May the new year bring peace, health and renewal.

09/22/2025

Pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, crisp evenings… and candles glowing in every room. 🕯️🍂

As you enjoy the comforts of fall, keep safety part of the season:
✨ Give candles plenty of space—at least a foot from anything flammable.
✨ Blow them out before bed or when you leave the room.
✨ Swap in flameless candles for the same autumn glow, minus the risk.

Let’s keep the season bright, warm and safe for all. If a burn does occur, seek care right away. For minor burns, visit our urgent care. For severe burns or emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

09/21/2025

National Surgical Technologist Week is dedicated to recognizing the precision and expertise of surgical techs. Your behind-the-scenes work makes a life-saving difference.

09/18/2025

Advancing Lung Cancer Detection in Topeka!

We’re proud to be the first hospital in Topeka to implement Eon’s AI-powered technology for early lung cancer detection and treatment, setting a new standard in diagnostic innovation and patient care.

Eon’s advanced system automatically reviews radiologist reports, flags incidental lung nodules and adds patients to a tracking program. It then alerts care teams when follow-up imaging is needed—helping ensure timely care and better outcomes.

Our lung cancer screening program offers personalized, fast-tracked care through a dedicated team of pulmonologists, radiologists, and thoracic surgeons. By combining traditional screening with Eon’s AI technology, our providers can detect more potential cancers, regardless of how a patient enters the health system.

“Our new AI-powered software from Eon adds an extra layer of diagnostic insight by flagging potentially cancerous findings that might otherwise go unnoticed,” says pulmonologist Dr. Abhishek Chakraborti.

Hear more from Dr. Abhishek Chakraborti in our feature with KSNT TV.

CONTEXT: The above video originally aired on September 14th TOPEKA (KSNT) – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is now the first hospital in Topeka to use advanced artif…

09/17/2025

At The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, we’re committed to investing in quality healthcare, and that includes the technology that supports our providers. To help reduce administrative burden and enhance clinical efficiency, we’ve partnered with Ambience Healthcare to expand access to their advanced AI platform across our clinics.

This tool is designed to streamline medical scribing, enhance clinical documentation and improve coding accuracy. By reducing administrative burden, this platform helps our providers focus more on patient care — and reclaim time for what matters most, both in and out of the clinic. And the impact has been clear: Our providers using the platform have seen a 41% reduction in documentation time, with 70% reporting a lighter cognitive load and 100% noting improved job satisfaction. Patients are feeling the difference, too — Press Ganey scores have improved across all nine satisfaction categories.

This is one more way we’re investing in our provider's success and well-being. Learn more about how we are embracing technology.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Sept. 17, 2025) – Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT), a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., has partnered with Ambience Healthcare to launch an enterprise-wide deployment of its AI platform across Ardent’s ambulatory network. Ardent cl...

09/17/2025

It’s National Rehabilitation Awareness Week!

Did you know we have a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation unit right here in our hospital? Our team provides intensive, personalized therapy to help patients recover from illness, injury or surgery and safely return to everyday life.

In addition to inpatient care, we also offer a wide range of outpatient services including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Whether you need short-term support or ongoing rehabilitation, our team is here to help you regain strength, mobility and independence.

Thank you to our incredible rehab staff for the compassionate patient care and support you provide every day, helping patients regain their abilities and get back to the lives they love.

Learn more about our rehabilitation services by checking out the link in the comments below.

09/16/2025

Orthopedic care is advancing faster than ever—with new tools and personalized treatments designed to speed recovery and improve outcomes. At The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, our team stays at the forefront of these innovations to ensure you receive the highest level of expertise and care, close to home.

Visit the link in the comments below to learn more.

09/15/2025

Clean environments are essential to safe care. We're grateful to our Environmental Services teams for their vital contributions to keeping our team members and our community safe.

09/15/2025

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Observed September 15-October 15, this timeframe honors the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries that fall in mid-September. We're committed to uplifting the voices and stories of Hispanic and Latino communities.

09/14/2025

Telehealth is reshaping access to care. During Telehealth Awareness Week, we highlight the role of telehealth in expanding health services and improving outcomes.

To learn more about our telehealth services, visit https://mychart.kutopeka.com/ukh/.