Top Performing Heart Attack Care at Saint Francis for Ninth 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 2020. Saint Francis is one of only 140 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Saint Francis Health Plans Offers Health Insurance for Local Employers
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce its new direct contracting health insurance option – Saint Francis Health Plans.
Saint Francis Medical Center Earns High-Quality Ranking
In January 2020, Saint Francis Medical Center received a four-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Saint Francis Awarded Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission
Saint Francis Healthcare System has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.
Michael Shipman Promoted to Pharmacy Manager
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Michael Shipman, PharmD, BCPS, has been promoted to Pharmacy Manager.
First Baby of 2020 Born at Saint Francis’ Family BirthPlace
A baby boy who made his debut into the world at 4:36 a.m. is the first baby of 2020 born at Saint Francis Healthcare System's Family BirthPlace.
Homann Joins Saint Francis Emergency Department
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Certified Physician Assistant Brooke L. Homann has joined the Emergency Department. She earned her Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2019 from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn. Homann is board certified through the National Commission of Physician Assistants.
Saint Francis Earns MHA Aim for Excellence Award for Outstanding Surgery Outcomes
Saint Francis Medical Center is one of three Missouri healthcare organizations recognized with the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) Aim for Excellence Award for delivery of improved population health, patient outcomes and experience, and value of care.
McClard Joins Emergency Department
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Taylor L. McClard, MSPA, PA-C, has joined the Emergency Department as a Certified Physician Assistant.
Kelley Joins Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Leticia Kelley, APRN, FNP-BC, has joined Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
Dodge Joins Cape Trauma Specialists
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Aaron Dodge, PA-C, has joined Cape Trauma Specialists.
Smith Promoted to Manager of Patient Care Resources
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Krystle Smith, RN, BSN has been promoted to Manager of Patient Care Resources.
Saint Francis Awarded $3 Million Rural Maternity Obstetrics Grant
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced that Saint Francis Healthcare System was awarded a RMOMS (Rural Maternity Obstetrics Management Strategies) grant. The grant, one of only three awarded nationwide, focuses on the six Missouri Bootheel counties of Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott and Stoddard. The award totals more than $3 million. Programs in New Mexico and Texas also received funding.
Asmus Joins Ferguson Medical Group
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Allyson Asmus, ARPN, FNP-BC has joined Ferguson Medical Group.
Naughton Joins Cape Medical Oncology
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Michael J. Naughton, MD, has joined Cape Medical Oncology.
Family Nurse Practitioner Shirk Joins Saint Francis Hospitalists
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Family Nurse Practitioner Christina L. Shirk, FNP-BC has joined Saint Francis Hospitalists.
Small Joins Cape ENT Group
Saint Francis Healthcare System welcomes Luke T. Small, MD to Cape ENT Group.
Ronca Joins Saint Francis Healthcare System
Richard D. Ronca, MD, PhD joins Saint Francis Healthcare System as a Neurohospitalist.
Directly Scheduled Colonoscopies Now Offered at Cape Gastroenterology Specialists
Cape Gastroenterology Specialists now offer Directly Scheduled Colonoscopies for Colon Screening patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner Amber D. Towe Joins Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Amber D. Towe, APRN, PMHNP-BC has joined Behavioral Health at Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston, Mo.