Health Services

Breathing is an unconscious activity that can be deepened and controlled through concentration. Our respiration patterns give us insight into how we are feeling. Notice how your breathing changes when you are tense versus when you are relaxed. Slow, deep breathing produces the best results....

Inpatient and Outpatient Laboratories For more than 30 years, Saint Francis Medical Center has offered inpatient and outpatient laboratory services to help diagnose and treat patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our inpatient and outpatient labs in Cape Girardeau combine state-of-the-art technology, veteran...

The region’s largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) between Memphis and St. Louis is located inside the Women & Children's Pavilion at Saint Francis Medical Center. The 18-room, 36-bed Level III NICU is staffed by highly-trained, compassionate caregivers: Board certified, fellowship-trained neonatologists Neonatal nurse practitioners Physical...

Lung Cancer Facts Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States. Smoking is the cause of 90 percent of all cases. Because lung cancer goes undiagnosed until later stages, prevention or early diagnosis is the key. Prevention The best...

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...

Available through Around the Clock, a medical alarm is an affordable, personal emergency response system provided as a service to patients and families: Elderly residents living alonePersons of any age who are disabledPatients recovering from surgery or who face a lengthy recuperation period at home Around the...

Physical Therapists Ryan Bandermann, MPT, CEAS Manager, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Bachelor of Health Science - University of MissouriMaster of Physical Therapy - University of MissouriCertified Ergonomic Assessment SpecialistBegan practicing in May 2007, specializing in Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation and Ergonomics Kirt Burger, PT, MCMT Senior Physical Therapist Bachelor of Science in Physical...

Certified Athletic Trainers in Cape Girardeau Whether for competition or recreation, Saint Francis Medical Center's Sports Medicine program has been keeping athletes at their best since 1995. In addition to fostering athletic excellence, Saint Francis' certified athletic trainers help athletes of all ages be the best...

Menopause and Heart Disease Although menopause can start in your 30s or 40s, it can last into your 50s and even 60s. Due to lower levels of estrogen, heart disease is of special concern among postmenopausal women. Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau offers heart...

Expectant Moms Have a Choice At Saint Francis Healthcare System, we understand there are many different types of patients who have different needs, and we now have an alternative option for giving birth. Midwives have gained popularity across the United States, as many women appreciate a...

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...

Restoring Your Mind and Body Each day, everything you do is made possible by your brain, spine and nerves. They take you where you want to go, let you interact with the world and help make you you. When you experience injury, illness or pain, it...

Saint Francis Healthcare System offers leading-edge neurosciences care in Cape Girardeau. To better serve our patients, these services are expanding to serve more patients in more areas. Patients who live in Farmington, Poplar Bluff and Sikeston now have access to Saint Francis Neurosciences Institute’s specialists,...

Screenings for Proper Infant Development Saint Francis Medical Center’s Family BirthPlace provides newborn screenings (which require a blood sample) to detect potentially serious health disorders that could lead to developmental disabilities, mental retardation, or death. If and when any of these disorders are detected, the Missouri...

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...

Occupational Medicine and Health Services in Southeast Missouri As a fully integrated occupational medicine program, The Occupational Medicine and Health Services provided by Saint Francis Healthcare System is a fully integrated occupational medicine program, which helps employers control the high costs of workers' compensation and medical...

Organ Donation Facts In the United States, over 106,000 people are on the list for a lifesaving organ donation and hundreds of thousands more are hoping for a life-enhancing tissue transplant, like a bone marrow transplant. Every day, 17 people die waiting for tissue or organs. Thankfully,...

Moving Well Means Living Well Our bodies are built to move. When pain or dysfunction affects our mobility, it can keep us from doing the things we love most. The expert team at the Orthopedic Institute will get you moving and feeling well again. Your Care at...

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is weakening of the bone mass that occurs when your bones lose calcium. About 44 million people in the United States are at risk of developing this disease, which is responsible for more than 2 million broken bones annually. The disease Osteoporosis...