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July 17, 2025

Saint Francis Packs Over 33,000 Meals in Honor of 150th Anniversary

In celebration of Saint Francis Healthcare System's 150th Anniversary, the Saint Francis Foundation led a special service initiative that far exceeded expectations, rallying nearly 200 volunteers to help fight food insecurity across the region. The original goal of the food packing project? Pack 10,000 meals for...

June 24, 2025

Saint Francis Completes 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment

Saint Francis Healthcare System recently completed the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), and the results are now available for review. A CHNA must be conducted every three years by not-for-profit hospitals to comply with federal tax-exemption requirements under the Affordable Care Act. With the CHNA,...

May 23, 2025

Saint Francis Welcomes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Henry J. Morris, CRNA, Steven A. Nolan, CRNA and Luke S. Hubbard, MSN, CRNA to the Surgical Department. Henry J. Morris, CRNA Steven A. Nolan, CRNA Luke S. Hubbard, MSN, CRNA The newly hired CRNAs bring a wealth of experience and...

April 15, 2025

Abell Joins Cape Diabetes and Endocrinology

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Derrik C. Abell, PA-C, to Cape Diabetes and Endocrinology, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Abell graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL in 2020. Derrik is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Cape...

February 28, 2025

Rountree Joins Cape Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Rountree, DO, to Cape Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Dr. Rountree completed her medical education in 2015 at A.T. Still University. She completed her residency at the University of Missouri. She is board...

February 12, 2025

Thibodeaux Joins Cape Gastroenterology Specialists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Maegan Thibodeaux, PA-C, to Cape Gastroenterology Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Thibodeaux completed her medical education in 2023 at Saint Louis University. She is board certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants and specializes in gastroenterology. Cape...

January 31, 2025

Foundation Accepting 2025 Healthcare Scholarship Applications

Applications for the 2025 Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program funded by Saint Francis Foundation and Auxiliary are now available. The program awards more than 20 scholarships of up to $2,000 annually to students pursuing a healthcare-related career. The Steven C. Bjelich Executive Scholarship is available for...

January 17, 2025

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides Stop the Bleed® Training

Corporal Paul Zajicek and Sergeant Bryan Blanner of the Cape Girardeau Police Department partnered with Saint Francis Healthcare System to deliver Stop the Bleed® training to their officers. Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death after injury, accounting for 40% of trauma-related fatalities worldwide....

January 9, 2025

Reinagel Joins Cape Physician Associates

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Adam Reinagel, MD, to Cape Physician Associates, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Reinagel completed his medical education in 2019 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Mercy Hospital - St. Louis. He is...

December 20, 2024

LeGrand Joins Saint Francis Clinic Jackson

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Leah LeGrand, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, to Saint Francis Clinic Jackson, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. LeGrand completed her medical education in 2015 at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. She is board certified by the American Nurses...

December 18, 2024

Stephens Joins Cape Care for Women

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Bailey Stephens, MSN, APRN, CNM, to Cape Care for Women, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Stephens completed her medical education in 2024 at the University of Cincinnati. She is board certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. She...

December 13, 2024

Coleman and Edwards Join Saint Francis Gastroenterology Associates

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Matthew Coleman, MD and Timothy Edwards, MD, to Saint Francis Gastroenterology Associates, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Coleman completed his medical education in 1982 at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He completed his residency in 1985...

December 11, 2024

Grisham Joins Saint Francis Clinic Dexter

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Claire Grisham, FNP-C, to Saint Francis Clinic Dexter, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Grisham completed her medical education in 2023 at Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program....

December 6, 2024

Fadayomi Joins Saint Francis Clinic – Kingshighway

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Tolulope Fadayomi, MD, to Saint Francis Clinic Kingshighway, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Fadayomi completed her medical education in 2019 at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI. Fadayomi completed her internship and residency at University...

December 4, 2024

Saint Francis Auxiliary Recognizes 2024 Volunteers at Annual Breakfast

Saint Francis Healthcare System's Auxiliary held their annual Volunteer Christmas Breakfast at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau on December 3. Numerous volunteers were in attendance, as well as members of the Saint Francis Executive Team, Friends of Saint Francis Board members and...

December 3, 2024

Tanz Joins Cape Gastroenterology Specialists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Michele Tanz, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, to Cape Gastroenterology Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Tanz completed her medical education in 2014 at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She specializes...