The Saint Francis Foundation has received a $7,000 grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide transportation for cancer patients in need. The grant will underwrite gas cards and car service rides for eligible patients who face transportation barriers to attend cancer-related appointments during...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce it will raise its minimum living wage to $15 per hour, effective October 24. More than 600 Saint Francis colleagues, or 22 percent of the workforce, will receive a pay increase. As the largest employer in the region, the...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Carrie F. Leimbach, RN, NNP-BC, in her new role at Cape Neonatology Specialists as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). Leimbach began her career at Saint Francis in 2015 as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care...
Saint Francis Healthcare System welcomes Jill Wilson, PHR, RACR, as Director of Talent Acquisition. Wilson graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a specialization in Human Resources Management. Wilson has nearly ten years of human resources experience, six...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Jean M. Culbertson, MBAHM, LNHA, RT(R)(CT), GC-C, as Practice Manager of the Pain Management Center. Culbertson graduated with her Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences from Southeast College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2008. She later earned a...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Christine Davis in her new role as a Licensed Master Social Worker at Ferguson Medical Group - Sikeston. Davis previously worked at Ferguson Medical Group – Sikeston as a Neuropsychological Technician as well as Bootheel Counseling Services as...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Daniel L. Griffin, DO, has accepted a position as an intensivist at Saint Francis Medical Center. Griffin earned his medical education at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss. in 2015. He completed his residency...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Ann E. Menz, RD, LD, has accepted a position as Manager of Clinical Nutrition Services at Saint Francis Medical Center. Menz received her Bachelor of Science in General Dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in 1992 followed by...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce R. Scott Bigelow, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has accepted the role of Director of Human Resources with Saint Francis Healthcare System. Bigelow received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He earned his Master...
The Friends Gala Virtual Auction was held August 9 to 25 and raised more than $100,000 for Saint Francis Foundation. The event marked the sixth year of the fundraising event The Friends Gala, but this was the first year in a virtual format. Jimmy Wilferth, Vice...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Meg Watson, BSN, RN will take on a new role as manager of accreditation and compliance within the Performance Improvement Department. Watson graduated from Southeast College of Nursing and Health Sciences with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in...
The Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament was held on August 20, 2021 at the world-class Dalhousie Golf Club. The turnout for this four-person scramble included 212 golfers and 30 volunteers. More than $130,000 was raised this year for community efforts to feed hungry children...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Rachel L. Peck, AGACNP-BC, has accepted a position as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner at Cape Trauma Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Peck has worked in the healthcare field for nearly ten years. She earned...
Saint Francis Foundation and the Saint Francis Auxiliary awarded healthcare scholarships to twenty-two local students in August. Each student received $2,000 in scholarship funds toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession. The Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program was established in 1980. Saint Francis Foundation, Saint Francis...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Dennis N. Glascock, DO, FACC, to Cape Cardiology Group, located within the Heart Hospital. As a board-certified Electrophysiologist, Glascock brings over thirty years of medical experience and extensive research to Cape Cardiology Group, and is experienced in all...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Kathryn F. Sanders, PA-C, MPAS, is transitioning from Advanced Orthopedic Specialists to Saint Francis Pain Management Center, located at 211 Saint Francis Drive and 3250 Gordonville Road, Suite 250, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Sanders is a certified Physician...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Mark E. Farrenburg, MD, to Cape Neurology Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. As a board certified Neurology Specialist, Farrenburg brings a wide variety of experience and knowledge to Cape Neurology Specialists including subspecialty training in epilepsy care. Farrenburg...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Justin Hornbeck, MD to the Saint Francis Medical Center Emergency Department. Hornbeck joins Saint Francis from University of Texas Southeastern Medical Center in Dallas. He earned his medical education from the University of Texas Health Science Center at...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Adam Cox, DO to the Saint Francis Medical Center Emergency Department. Cox joins Saint Francis from Freeman Health Systems in Joplin, Mo. Cox earned his undergraduate degree from Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., and went on to teach...
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Chad Berkbuegler as Manager of Bio-Medical Services. Berkbuegler was an Aviation Electronics Technician in the United States Navy beginning in 1996. Following his service, he gained training and certification in 200 MM Endura and 300 MM Endura from...
