Saint Francis Auxiliary
In 1959, the Saint Francis Medical Center Auxiliary was founded to help fulfill general duties at the Medical Center. Today, the Auxiliary works with the Medical Center's governing body and patients to provide fund-raising and volunteer activities. With nearly 400 members, the Auxiliary coordinates the following initiatives at Saint Francis:
Volunteering offers adults the opportunity to serve their community, make new friends and enrich their lives.
Beauty shop services were established at Saint Francis Medical Center in 1969. Volunteers pamper patients on an appointment basis every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 12 noon.
Saint Francis Medical Center features two gift shops for the convenience of patients and visitors. An assortment of merchandise is available, including:
- Willow Tree angels and figurines
- Enesco's "Foundations" angels
- Candles from Village and Old Virginia
- Special holiday selections
- Candy
- Gift cards
- Baby gifts
- Picture frames
- Teapots
- Wind chimes
- Religious articles and inspirational items
- Live plants and fresh floral arrangements
- Balloons
- Greeting cards
Main Lobby Gift Shop hours are 9 am-6 pm Monday-Friday and noon-5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Healing Arts Gift Shop hours are 9 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. The gift shops are run through the Saint Francis Auxiliary, and all profits are used to help support patient care services. Gift cards are also available for purchase. For more information on the gift shops, call 573-331-5820.
Established in 1987, the Healthcare Scholarship Fund assists those interested in training for a healthcare vocation. Scholarships are awarded annually based on financial need.
Junior volunteers must be between the ages of 14 and 17. Areas of service include admitting and transporting patients and assisting at information desks, the Physical Therapy and Patient Care departments, Medical Records and the Business Office.
Lifeline is an affordable, personal emergency response program provided as a community service to elderly persons who live alone, people who are disabled at any age and patients recovering from surgery or who face a lengthy recuperation period at home.
Regional Nursing Library
The Sister Esther Emergency Fund is designated for patients at Saint Francis Medical Center who are in need of emergency financial assistance.
Tele-Care is a service that provides a reassuring phone call each day to those who live alone, are retired, widowed, recovering from an illness or who just need to be checked on a daily basis.
Auxiliary membership is open to both men and women in the community. Membership fees are $5 per person annually or $100 per person for a lifetime.
For more information on the Auxiliary and volunteer opportunities, call 573-331-5166 or e-mail sfmc@sfmc.net.