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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coleman Accepts Nurse Practitioner Position at Saint Francis Health Plans Wellness Center
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Cassy Coleman, RN, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, has accepted a nurse practitioner role at Saint Francis Health Plans Wellness Center, a Saint Francis Healthcare System Medical Partner.
Lenihan Joins Cape Cardiology Group
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Daniel J. Lenihan, MD, FACC, to Cape Cardiology Group, a Saint Francis Medical Partner.
Ernst Accepts Director Role with Saint Francis
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Denise Ernst, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, has returned to Saint Francis as Director of Engagement and Critical Care Services, effective March 2022.
Borders Accepts Nurse Practitioner Position at Cape Cardiology Group
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Blake Borders, FNP-BC, has accepted a nurse practitioner role at Cape Cardiology Group, a Saint Francis Medical Partner.
In Memory of Sister Jane Kiefer
It is with a heavy heart Saint Francis Healthcare System shares the passing of Sister Jane Ann Kiefer, OSF. On Tuesday, March 8, Sister Jane passed away at the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters Motherhouse in Wheaton, Ill.
Young Accepts Manager – Clinical Analytics and Informatics Role
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Lance Young, MBA, has accepted the position of Manager – Clinical Analytics and Informatics within the Information Technology department, effective January 2022.
Saint Francis Medical Center Recognized as a Missouri AIM Star
Saint Francis Medical Center was recognized as a Missouri AIM Star by the Missouri Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. The recognition signifies the hospital's completion of the organization's Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy Collaborative. Hypertension, known as high blood pressure, can have a devastating effect on a mother and baby. Preeclampsia, a condition signaled by high blood pressure, is the leading cause of maternal mortality — occurring in one in every 25 pregnancies.
Romann to Take on New Role as Director of Nursing – Maternal Child Health
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Lanae Romann, RN, MSN, in her promotion to Director of Nursing – Maternal Child Health effective February 2022.
Masters to Take on New Role as Patient Care Manager of the Progressive Care Unit
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Jennifer Masters, RN, BSN, in her promotion to Patient Care Manager of the Progressive Care Unit and Centralized Telemetry effective January 2022.
Luckey Accepts Manager Role
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Nicole Luckey, BSN, RN, has accepted the position of Manager – Clinical Application Services within the Information Technology department, effective February 2022.