Via Christi Revives Derby Hospital

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Via Christi has snapped up the historic Rock Regional Hospital building in Derby, transforming it into Ascension Via Christi St. Peter — a 90,000-square-foot hub set to revive critical inpatient and emergency care. Though the facility won’t open immediately, renovations, tech upgrades, and staff recruitment are underway, with full operations targeted for summer 2027. The move follows a rocky past: the original hospital closed in January after bankruptcy, but Via Christi’s bold acquisition aims to restore vital healthcare to the community — bringing back familiar faces and healing hearts…