Barker Joins Saint Francis Clinic East Prairie
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Zachary R. Barker, DO, as a Primary Care Physician at Saint Francis Clinic East Prairie, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Barker earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University. He earned his Doctor...
Ewasko Commissioned as United States Naval Reserve Health Care Administrator
On July 22, Saint Francis ACO Administrator Matt Ewasko was one of four commissioned as a Health Care Administrator in the United States Naval Reserve. The commissioning process includes interviews with Officers currently serving in the Navy Medical Corps, physicals, letters of recommendation, reference checks,...
Debbie Phillips Retires After More Than 30 Years with Saint Francis
After working at Saint Francis Healthcare System for more than 37 successful years, Deborah Phillips retired this week. Phillips began her career at Saint Francis as the Inventory Buyer for our warehouse and transitioned to the role of Buyer for Radiology, Laboratory and Catheterization Lab. Phillips...
McCall Accepts Practice Manager Position at Cape Physician Associates and Saint Francis Clinic Jackson
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Wendy McCall, BSN, RN, has accepted a Practice Manager position at Cape Physician Associates and Saint Francis Clinic Jackson, two Saint Francis Medical Partners. McCall earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University...
Stevener Accepts Ambulatory Clinical Manager Position at Ferguson Medical Group
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Heather Stevener, RN, accepted an Ambulatory Clinical Manager position with Ferguson Medical Group, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Stevener earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. She completed the Sikeston...
Sanders Accepts Director of Learning and Development Position
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Jill Sanders, MSN, RN, RT(T), joined Saint Francis as Director of Learning and Development. Sanders earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau in 2015, her Master's degree in Nursing...
Kim Accepts Cardiothoracic Surgeon Position at Saint Francis Cardiothoracic Surgery
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce B. Justin Kim, MD, has accepted a Cardiothoracic Surgeon position with Saint Francis Cardiothoracic Surgery, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Kim received his medical education from the University of Virginia - School of Medicine in Charlottesville in 1979,...
Heath to Retire After 42 Years of Medicine
Jimmy D. Heath, MD, will retire from Ferguson Medical Group - East Prairie, a Saint Francis Healthcare System Medical Partner, after 42 years of medicine on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Heath owned his own medical practice in East Prairie for 14 years prior to merging with...
Talbert Retires After 57 Years of Medicine
Clifford R. Talbert Jr., MD, FACC, retired from Cape Cardiology Group, a Saint Francis Healthcare System Medical Partner, after 57 years of medicine on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Talbert was the first to practice many life-saving techniques in southeast Missouri, including being one of the first...
Saint Francis Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients for Eleventh Consecutive Year
Saint Francis Healthcare System's Heart Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2022. This is the eleventh consecutive year Saint Francis has been recognized for delivering the highest quality, patient-centered heart attack care,...
Saint Francis Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Stroke Treatment
Saint Francis Medical Center has received the American Heart Association's Gold Plus Award for its commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients. The award recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based...
Saint Francis Achieves 300th TAVR Milestone
Saint Francis Healthcare System's Heart Valve Center achieved a momentous milestone this month performing its 300th transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) since the program began September 2014. TAVR is a safer alternative to open-heart surgery, offering patients with severe aortic stenosis a minimally invasive surgical option....
Essenpreis Accepts Compensation Manager Role
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Lucas Essenpreis has accepted the role of Compensation Manager with the Human Resources department at Saint Francis Healthcare System. Essenpreis earned his Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Human Resources Management from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He...
Roy to Take on Role of Pain Management Center Practice Manager
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Thomas Roy, CPPM, has accepted the Pain Management Center Practice Manager position, effective May 2022. Roy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management from Southeast Missouri State University. Roy joins Saint Francis from SoutheastHEALTH, where he...
Jackson Accepts Nurse Practitioner Position at Ferguson Medical Group – Sikeston
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Kelly Jackson, APRN, FNP-BC, has accepted a nurse practitioner role at Ferguson Medical Group – Sikeston, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Jackson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau...
Saint Francis to Begin Patient Care Associate Program
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to begin a quarterly Patient Care Associate program. The Patient Care Associate Program is a paid educational opportunity for caring, compassionate individuals looking to begin or expand their career in healthcare. The five-week program begins with organizational orientation. Student Patient...
Anglin to Take on New Role as Manager of Care Coordination
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Ashley Anglin, RN, in her promotion to Manager of Care Coordination, effective April 2022. Anglin began her career at Saint Francis Healthcare System in March of 2010, starting as a Nurse Assistant in the Neurosciences Unit and moving...
Smith to Take on New Role as Patient Care Manager of Level III NICU
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Tonika Smith, BSN, RNC-NIC, in her promotion to Patient Care Manager of Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), effective March 2022. Smith began her career at Saint Francis Healthcare System in March of 2020, starting as a...
Kneer Returns as Director of Hospice Services Program and Palliative Care
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce the return of Claire Kneer, RN, BSN, MHA, as Director of the Hospice Services Program and Palliative Care, effective March 2022. Kneer began her career at Saint Francis Healthcare System in 2011, starting as a Case Manager and...
Jenkins Accepts Position as Director of Enterprise Project Management
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Amanda Jenkins has accepted the Director of Enterprise Project Management position, effective March 2022. Jenkins received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Columbia Southern University. Jenkins joins Saint Francis from the...