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March 23, 2022

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. Lenihan is an experienced cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, congestive heart failure management and amyloidosis, who joins Saint Francis from Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence at...

March 22, 2022

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. Ernst received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She began her nursing...

March 22, 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. Borders earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau 2012, and her...

March 9, 2022

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. Sister Jane was the epitome of Mission at Saint Francis....

March 9, 2022

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. Young received his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Southeast Missouri State University followed...

March 8, 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...

February 21, 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. Luckey received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in St. Louis....

February 18, 2022

Glastetter Returns as Director of Cancer Services

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome the return of Liz Glastetter, MBA, BSN, RN, as Director of Cancer Services, effective February 7. Glastetter will provide operational oversight for the Saint Francis Cancer Institute, including Cape Medical Oncology, Cape Radiation Oncology and the Infusion Center,...

February 2, 2022

Bazemore Accepts Position as a Controller with Accounting and Fiscal Services

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Kevin Bazemore has accepted the Controller position with Accounting and Fiscal Services, effective January 2022. Bazemore earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery, earned a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance and...

January 22, 2022

Huff Accepts Foundation Executive Director Position

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Stacy Huff has accepted the Executive Director of Foundation position, effective January 2022. Huff joins Saint Francis from the Boy Scouts of America National Foundation in Dallas, TX, where he served as the Executive Director for more than...

January 22, 2022

Long Accepts Radiology Manager Position

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Gwendolyn S. Long, CNMT, RT (CT) (ARRT), has accepted the position of Radiology Manager with Saint Francis Healthcare System. Long received her medical education from the University of Missouri – Columbia. For the past seventeen years, Long has...

January 22, 2022

Little Accepts Nurse Practitioner Position at Ferguson Medical Group

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Jenna A. Little, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C has accepted a nurse practitioner role at Ferguson Medical Group - Sikeston, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Little earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2018 and her Master of...

January 20, 2022

Page Accepts Nurse Practitioner Role

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Kara A. Page, AGACNP-BC, has accepted an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner position with the hospitalists at Saint Francis Medical Center. Page earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University, followed by her Master of...

January 18, 2022

Hale Accepts Hospice Patient Care Manager Role

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Melissa Hale, MSW, LCSW, has accepted the position of Hospice Services Program Patient Care Manager with Saint Francis Healthcare System. Hale received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University followed by her Master...

December 21, 2021

Miller Joins Cape Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome James E. Miller, MD, FACS, FACC, to Cape Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Miller is an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in cardiovascular surgery, who joins Saint Francis from Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas where he was as the...