The Operating Room (OR) is a unique setting in healthcare. It depends on teamwork, communication and surgical conscience (ethics/morality) for anyone who chooses the OR as a career. Besides the obvious goal of providing repairs to bodies, another is to keep Saint Francis Healthcare System patients... Read more
Beware of scammers targeting Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries offering genetic testing. These scammers obtain Medicare or Medicaid numbers from victims for fraudulent purposes.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an alert about scammers offering cheek swabs for genetic... Read more
Rachel Shuh is a caring mother who wants the best for her children. When she found out she was expecting her first child, she knew exactly which pediatrician and which pediatric group she wanted to take her new little one to for medical care.
Dr. Jean Diemer... Read more
The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine safely prevents cancer through protection against human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. Certain types of HPV can lead to oral and genital cancers.
HPV vaccines are highly effective in preventing infection when given before initial exposure to the virus. Similar to the need to... Read more
In 2011, Behavioral Health services began at Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston, Mo. when Dr. David Dahlbeck was hired as the first full-time Behavioral Health provider. Ferguson has since grown to seven full-time Behavioral Health providers with four licensed clinical social workers, one psychological examiner and... Read more
National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23. It's important to know how to prevent poisoning and what to do if it is ingested.
First, look at the container so you know what you've ingested. Many containers give instructions of what to do after accidental ingestion. If it... Read more
If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know that finding relief can be difficult. Many doctors initially treat with medication, however, some patients find their symptoms are not being controlled or are getting worse. An advanced treatment may be the solution.
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When you’re experiencing a life-threatening condition, such as chest pains, a head injury or severe bleeding, the Emergency Department at Saint Francis Medical Center is your best option for medical care. However, if your situation is non-life-threating, such as a sprained ankle or a sore throat,... Read more
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that disrupts the growth and release of eggs from the ovaries. Some PCOS symptoms include infertility, missed periods, weight problems and acne.
“Treatment for PCOS depends on the goals and symptoms of the individual woman,” says Jessica... Read more
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack not only foreign substances, but also healthy cells and tissues. This creates inflammation and can affect the joints, skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, blood cells and brain.
“Symptoms of lupus can range from mild to... Read more
The Operating Room (OR) is a unique setting in healthcare. It depends on teamwork, communication and surgical conscience (ethics/morality) for anyone who chooses the OR as a career. Besides the obvious goal of providing repairs to bodies, another is to keep Saint Francis Healthcare System patients... Read more
Rachel Shuh is a caring mother who wants the best for her children. When she found out she was expecting her first child, she knew exactly which pediatrician and which pediatric group she wanted to take her new little one to for medical care.
Dr. Jean Diemer... Read more
National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23. It's important to know how to prevent poisoning and what to do if it is ingested.
First, look at the container so you know what you've ingested. Many containers give instructions of what to do after accidental ingestion. If it... Read more
When you’re experiencing a life-threatening condition, such as chest pains, a head injury or severe bleeding, the Emergency Department at Saint Francis Medical Center is your best option for medical care. However, if your situation is non-life-threating, such as a sprained ankle or a sore throat,... Read more
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that disrupts the growth and release of eggs from the ovaries. Some PCOS symptoms include infertility, missed periods, weight problems and acne.
“Treatment for PCOS depends on the goals and symptoms of the individual woman,” says Jessica... Read more
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack not only foreign substances, but also healthy cells and tissues. This creates inflammation and can affect the joints, skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, blood cells and brain.
“Symptoms of lupus can range from mild to... Read more
