PITTSBURG, Kan. – Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg is lending a few helping hands to medical workers and patients in Michigan.

14 nurses and doctors of Via Christi will work in ICUs and inpatient departments across Michigan.

“We have over 150 ministries across the nation,” said Vice President of Operations and Nursing Tawny Sandifer. “So when one of our markets such as Michigan raises the call for help because of their patient care that they need to provide during this pandemic, we answer.”

In Michigan, hospitalizations among people in their 50s have increased 700% since late February, outpacing all other age groups.