Wesley Medical Center Named Kansas’ First National Blood Clot Alliance VTE Center of Excellence™

Designation recognizes Wesley’s coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to delivering high-quality, patient-centered blood clot care.

WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is proud to announce the designation of Wesley Medical Center as Kansas’ first NBCA Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Center of Excellence™. This recognition reflects Wesley Medical Center’s commitment to developing a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to venous thromboembolism care and recognizes the organization’s dedication to delivering high-quality care through standardized clinical pathways, integrated systems of support, and continuous quality improvement.

Blood clots affect approximately 900,000 Americans each year and contribute to 100,000 deaths annually, many of which may be preventable with timely recognition and evidence-based care. Coordinated systems of care help improve outcomes by ensuring patients receive consistent treatment, education, and follow-up throughout their care journey.

The NBCA VTE Centers of Excellence program recognizes healthcare organizations that have established comprehensive systems to support patients across the full continuum of VTE care—from prevention and early identification through treatment, follow-up, patient education, quality improvement, and community outreach. Rather than recognizing individual providers or services, the program recognizes organizations that have developed sustainable, multidisciplinary systems designed to deliver consistent, patient-centered care throughout the continuum.

Wesley Medical Center earned this designation through its collaborative approach to VTE care, bringing together physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, quality leaders, and hospital leadership to create an integrated program focused on improving patient outcomes. This designation reflects Wesley’s ongoing commitment to strengthening VTE care through collaboration, standardized processes, and continuous program development.

“Wesley Medical Center has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to building a sustainable, multidisciplinary program that supports patients across every stage of VTE care,” said Erin VanDyke, MPAS, PA-C, Vice President of the NBCA Centers of Excellence Program. “We are proud to recognize Wesley as Kansas’ first NBCA VTE Center of Excellence and welcome them to our growing network of organizations committed to advancing coordinated, patient-centered VTE care through collaboration, quality improvement, and ongoing program development.”

“This designation reflects the dedication of our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary care teams who collaborate every day to provide exceptional care for patients with venous thromboembolism,” said Bill Voloch, president and CEO of Wesley Healthcare. “We are honored to receive this recognition from the National Blood Clot Alliance and remain committed to continually strengthening our VTE program while improving the care and outcomes of the patients and communities we serve.”

With Wesley Medical Center’s designation, the NBCA Centers of Excellence network continues to grow, expanding access to coordinated, multidisciplinary VTE care and supporting healthcare organizations committed to continuous program development and excellence in blood clot care.

To learn more about the NBCA VTE Centers of Excellence program, visit StopTheClot.org.

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About the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA):
Established in 2003, the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of life-threatening blood clots. Through patient education, advocacy, public awareness initiatives, healthcare partnerships, and clinical excellence programs, NBCA works to improve outcomes for individuals affected by venous thromboembolism (VTE). The NBCA Centers of Excellence™ program partners with healthcare organizations to strengthen coordinated, multidisciplinary systems of care through standardized clinical pathways, quality improvement, patient education, and ongoing program development.

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About Wesley Medical Center:
Wesley Medical Center is the region’s leading acute-care hospital, providing a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for patients throughout Kansas and northern Oklahoma since 1912. As a leader in Overall Recommended Care in national surveys, Wesley Medical Center treats more than 30,000 patients annually and delivers nearly 6,000 babies – more than any hospital in the region. Wesley is a Level 1 Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and continues to be ranked among the Top 100 Hospitals in the United States by Healthgrades. Wesley Medical Center is part of Wesley Healthcare, which also includes Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER, Wesley Children’s Hospital and Wesley Rehabilitation Center, along with the area’s largest emergency network. To learn more, visit www.wesleymc.com.

Tarin Patrikis
National Blood Clot Alliance
+1 7039358873
tpatrikis@stoptheclot.org

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