Health Services

At Saint Francis Healthcare System, we are guided by the Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs) of Catholic Health Care Services. These directives are founded on the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church and, by extension, on the deliberations of the Magisterium, the Canon Law and...

Healthcare That Comes to You! Mobile Wellness, Saint Francis's 45' mobile healthcare coach, houses a state-of-the-art 3D mammography unit as its primary service offering. Mobile Wellness will travel the region 45-50 weeks of the year, removing barriers to care and ensuring residents across southeast Missouri have...

Our primary care doctors in Cape Girardeau and Jackson get to know your history, your story and provide personalized care for the whole you — mind, body and spirit. When you are sick, you do not have to wait to get the care you need. Our...

Our primary care doctors in Poplar Bluff, Piedmont and Dexter get to know your history, your story and provide personalized care for the whole you — mind, body and spirit. When you are sick, you do not have to wait to get the care you need....

Our primary care doctors in Sikeston, Scott City, Charleston and East Prairie get to know your history, your story and provide personalized care for the whole you — mind, body and spirit. When you are sick, you do not have to wait to get the care...

Every person is at risk for cancer, and each person's risk is different. Many factors affect a person’s cancer risk, including genetics, gender, age, family history and others. Most cancer occurs by chance, or may be related to lifestyle choices like smoking, not exercising or...

Gastroenterology Care in Cape Girardeau Specialized gastroenterology care, including the diagnosis, management and treatment of a wide variety of digestive disorders, is readily available across the Saint Francis Healthcare System. Three Saint Francis Medical Partners, located in Cape Girardeau, Sikeston and Poplar Bluff, care for the...

What is an X-Ray?What radiologic procedures are available?How is the test performed?How to prepare for the test?How will the test feel?Are there any risks associated with X-rays?When will I know my results? What is an X-Ray? X-ray imaging is perhaps the most commonly known form of diagnostic...

What is an Ultrasound?What is a doppler ultrasound?Why has my doctor recommended an ultrasound?What will the exam be like?How long will the exam take?When will I know my results? What is an Ultrasound? Ultrasound utilizes sound waves to obtain a medical image or picture of various organs...

What is Nuclear Cardiac Scanning (Stress Testing)?What will a Nuclear Scan tell me?When will I know the results? What is Nuclear Cardiac Scanning (Stress Testing)? Nuclear Cardiac Imaging, also called a Nuclear stress test, is a type of imaging that shows the flow of blood through a...

What is an MRI?How does an MRI work?How is an MRI different than other imaging?What are MRIs typically used for?Is MRI a safe option for me?How do I prepare for the test?What can I expect?When will I know my results? What is an MRI? An MR or...

What is a Digital Mammogram? A digital mammogram is a low-dose X-ray exam of the breast that aids in the early detection of breast cancer. It provides incredibly sharp, clear images that are instantly seen by the technologist to ensure a high-quality picture. Careful study is...

What is a CT scan?What is a 64-Slice CT Scan?How does a CT Scan work?How long does a CT Scan take?What can I expect at my exam?What will the CT Scan tell me?When will I receive my results?How do I prepare for the exam? What is...

What is the sacroiliac joint (SI Joint)? The sacroiliac, or SI, joints are joints between the pelvic bones and the base of the spine, or sacrum. They are located in the lower back on each side where most people have a dimple in the skin. Unlike...

What is Mitral Regurgitation? Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the leakage of blood backward through the mitral valve each time the heart contracts. When this happens, patients can experience significant shortness of breath and their activity tolerance may be greatly reduced. MitraClip MitraClip device Saint Francis Healthcare System offers the...

What is TAVR? Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure which repairs the valve without removing the old, damaged valve. Instead, a replacement valve is wedged into the aortic valve's place. How does TAVR work? Somewhat similar to a stent placed in an artery,...

Exceptional Cardiac Care When it comes to your heart, you deserve the best. With its multidisciplinary team of talented cardiologists, heart surgeons, specialists and dedicated coordinator, the Heart Valve Center at Saint Francis Medical Center offers the most advanced treatments for heart valve disease. Coordinated Care for...

How Does AFib Increase Stroke Risk? More than 90% of stroke-causing clots that come from the heart are formed in the LAA. The average person with atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is five times more likely to have a stroke than someone with a regular...

Does it Matter How a Baby Sleeps? Yes! Infants need the safest sleep environment possible to decrease the baby’s risk of sleep-related death. Babies and parents sleeping together in the same bed – often called co-sleeping – is discouraged for the baby’s safety. As recent as...

What is an Intensivist? Intensivists are doctors who focus on care of critically ill patients, usually in an intensive care unit (ICU). These critical care physicians have advanced training in treating this type of patient. At Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, this team of...