# Saint Francis Healthcare System

> Saint Francis Healthcare System is a Catholic healthcare ministry in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving Southeast Missouri and surrounding regions. Founded in 1875, it operates Saint Francis Medical Center (a 306-bed acute care hospital), outpatient clinics, a provider network of 450+ physicians and advanced practice providers, and community health services including Fitness Plus wellness centers. The system is locally owned and faith-based, not part of a larger corporate health system.

Key facts:

- **Location:** 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
- **Phone:** 573-331-3000
- **Website:** https://www.sfmc.net/
- **Service area:** Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Sikeston, Jackson, Farmington, and surrounding Southeast Missouri communities
- **Online scheduling:** Available on individual provider profile pages for providers who accept online appointments
- **Patient portal:** MyChart (https://mychart.sfmc.net/MyChart/)

## Services

Saint Francis offers over 100 clinical services. The major institutes and service lines are listed below; individual service pages are browsable at [/service/](https://www.sfmc.net/service/).

- [Heart Hospital](https://www.sfmc.net/service/heart-hospital/): Comprehensive cardiac care including heart valve center, TAVR, TMVR, Watchman procedure, cardiac rehabilitation, and diagnostics
- [Cancer Institute](https://www.sfmc.net/service/cancer-institute/): Medical oncology, radiation oncology, breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, head and neck cancers, genetic counseling, and outpatient infusion
- [Neurosciences Institute](https://www.sfmc.net/service/neurosciences-institute/): Stroke center, epilepsy center, concussion clinic, ALS clinic, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's programs, spasticity clinic, spine disorders
- [Orthopedic Institute](https://www.sfmc.net/service/orthopedic-institute/): Joint replacement and revision, sports medicine, sacroiliac joint fusion, outpatient rehabilitation
- [Women & Children's Services](https://www.sfmc.net/service/women-childrens-services/): Family BirthPlace (labor and delivery), Level III NICU, midwife services, pediatrics, breast care center
- [Center for Digestive Diseases](https://www.sfmc.net/service/center-for-digestive-diseases/): Gastroenterology services and digestive health
- [Primary Care](https://www.sfmc.net/service/primary-care/): Family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics at clinics in Cape Girardeau, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, Dexter, Jackson, Farmington, and Kingshighway
- [Urgent Care](https://www.sfmc.net/service/primary-care/urgent-care/): Walk-in care for non-emergency conditions
- [Virtual Urgent Care](https://www.sfmc.net/virtualurgentcare/): Telehealth visits with a provider from home
- [Emergency & Trauma Services](https://www.sfmc.net/service/emergency-services/): 24/7 emergency department and Level III trauma center
- [Behavioral Health](https://www.sfmc.net/service/other-services/behavioral-health/): Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services
- [Rehabilitation](https://www.sfmc.net/service/orthopedic-institute/rehabilitation/): Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy (inpatient and outpatient)
- [Imaging](https://www.sfmc.net/service/other-services/imaging/): MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and mammography
- [Surgical Services](https://www.sfmc.net/service/surgical-services/): Inpatient and outpatient surgical care

## Providers & Practice Groups

- [Find a Provider](https://www.sfmc.net/patients-visitors/find-a-provider/): Search all 450+ physicians and advanced practice providers by name, specialty, city, practice group, gender, or area of focus
- [All Practice Groups](https://www.sfmc.net/group/): Complete listing of all practice groups including primary care clinics, specialty practices, and regional locations across Southeast Missouri

## Patient Resources

- [Patients & Visitors](https://www.sfmc.net/patients-visitors/): Visitor guidelines, hospital map, what to expect during your visit
- [Medical Center Map & Directions](https://www.sfmc.net/patients-visitors/hospital-map/): Driving directions, campus map, and entrance locations
- [Billing & Financial Information](https://www.sfmc.net/financial-information/billing/): Understand your bill, make a payment, contact billing
- [Financial Assistance](https://www.sfmc.net/financial-information/financial-assistance/): Charity care and financial assistance programs for qualifying patients
- [Insurance Information](https://www.sfmc.net/financial-information/insurance/): Accepted insurance plans and payer information
- [Medical Records](https://www.sfmc.net/patients-visitors/medical-records/): Request copies of your medical records
- [Centralized Scheduling](https://www.sfmc.net/patients-visitors/centralized-scheduling/): Schedule appointments by phone at 573-331-3000
- [FAQ](https://www.sfmc.net/faq/): Frequently asked questions about services, billing, visiting, and more

## Careers

- [Careers](https://www.sfmc.net/careers/): Employment opportunities at Saint Francis Healthcare System, including nursing, allied health, and support positions
- [Physician and Advanced Practice Provider Careers](https://careers.sfmc.net/us/en/c/apps-providers-jobs): Nursing-specific job opportunities and residency programs
- [Nursing Careers](https://careers.sfmc.net/us/en/c/nursing-jobs): Nursing-specific job opportunities and residency programs

## Community

- [Saint Francis Foundation](https://sffoundationmo.org/): Philanthropy, giving opportunities, and community fundraising events
- [Fitness Plus](https://www.sfmc.net/fitness-plus/): Community fitness and wellness centers in Cape Girardeau and Dexter with memberships, group fitness classes, personal training, and massage therapy
- [Get Screened](https://www.sfmc.net/getscreened/): Preventative cancer care and world-class screenings close to home
- [Where People Come First](https://www.sfmc.net/peoplecomefirst/): Community-focused healthcare commitment
- [Events](https://www.sfmc.net/events/): Community events, health screenings, and educational programs

## Optional

- [Our Ministry](https://www.sfmc.net/our-ministry/): History, mission, leadership, board of directors, and Catholic healthcare identity
- [Contact Us](https://www.sfmc.net/contact/): General contact information and department phone numbers
- [News](https://www.sfmc.net/news/): Press releases and organizational news
- [Health Articles](https://www.sfmc.net/health-page/): Patient education and health information articles
- [Patient Stories](https://www.sfmc.net/testimonial/): Real patient experiences and testimonials
- [Videos](https://www.sfmc.net/video/): Educational and informational video content
- [Continuing Education](https://www.sfmc.net/continuing-education/): CME and CEU opportunities for healthcare professionals
- [EpicCare Link](https://www.sfmc.net/colleagues/epiccare-link/): Referring provider portal for care coordination
- [Site Map](https://www.sfmc.net/site-map/): Complete human-readable listing of all pages on the site
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.sfmc.net/our-ministry/privacy-policy/): HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
- [Price Transparency](https://www.sfmc.net/financial-information/price-transparency/): Machine-readable pricing files and cost estimates as required by CMS