News Articles

November 21, 2024

Gates Joins Cape Medical Oncology

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Morgan Gates, FNP-C, to Cape Medical Oncology, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Gates completed her medical education in 2024 at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She specializes...

November 20, 2024

Saint Francis to Host Live Nativity on December 13

Saint Francis Healthcare System will recreate the scene of Jesus' birth with its sixth annual outdoor Live Nativity. Come and experience the true reason for the season on Friday, December 13, from 5-7 pm. Invite your neighbors, friends and family to follow the Star of...

November 15, 2024

Fadayomi Joins Pain Management Center

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Ayotunde B. Fadayomi, MD, MPH, to Pain Management Center, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Fadayomi graduated from University of Ibadan, College of Medicine in Ibadan, Nigeria in 2011. He completed his Master of Public Health from Harvard University...

October 29, 2024

Saint Francis Breaks Ground on New Rural Health Clinic in East Prairie

Saint Francis Healthcare System is expanding access to quality healthcare services with the construction of a new rural health clinic in East Prairie, Mo. The future clinic will be located at 402 N. Washington and replace the existing clinic located at 320 North Lincoln. Saint Francis...

October 18, 2024

Saint Francis Awards Miller 2024 Sister Jane Mission Award

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Shannon Miller, MSOT, OTR/L, CHT, was awarded the Sister Jane Mission Award for 2024. Miller joined Saint Francis in 2002 and recently celebrated 22 years at Advanced Orthopedic Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. She received her bachelor's...

October 17, 2024

Horn Joins Cape Gastroenterology Specialists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Kristen Horn, AGACNP-BC, to Cape Gastroenterology Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Horn completed her education in 2023 at Maryville University, St. Louis, MO. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and specializes in gastroenterology. Cape...

September 19, 2024

Proffer Joins Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Mark A. Proffer, ACNPC-AG, to Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Proffer graduated from Maryville University in St. Louis, Mo in 2023. He is board certified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses...

September 16, 2024

Burch Joins Cape Gastroenterology Specialists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Jacob Burch, DO, to Cape Gastroenterology Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Burch completed his fellowship in 2024 at Ascension Genesys Hospital, Grand Blanc, MI. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and specializes...

September 13, 2024

Saint Francis Welcomes Spencer as Senior Vice President of Operations

Saint Francis Healthcare System is proud to welcome Samuel J. Spencer, MBA, LSSBB, as Senior Vice President of Operations. Spencer joined Saint Francis Health System in August 2024 and brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership with more than 15 years of fostering team empowerment...

August 21, 2024

Manier Joins Ferguson Medical Group – Sikeston

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome pediatrician Macy Manier, DO, to Ferguson Medical Group - Sikeston, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Manier completed her residency in 2024 at the University of Illinois Children's Hospital of Illinois, Peoria, IL. She is board certified by the...

August 12, 2024

Saint Francis Welcomes Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Janice Starek, CRNA, Hardy Cleveland, CRNA, Nathan Meystedt, CRNA and Summer Meystedt, CRNA to the Surgical Department. The newly hired CRNAs bring a wealth of experience and expertise to Saint Francis Medical Center. Their diverse backgrounds and advanced...

July 30, 2024

Saint Francis Welcomes New Board Member Susan Layton Tomlin

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Susan Layton Tomlin to the Saint Francis Healthcare System Board. The Healthcare System Board works closely with the Executive Team to move strategic development forward with a long-term vision ensuring excellence at every level of the organization. Effective July...

July 29, 2024

Saint Francis Awards 2024 Healthcare Scholarships to 22 Students

Saint Francis Foundation and the Saint Francis Auxiliary honored 22 scholarship recipients at recognition luncheon on Friday, July 26. Twenty-two scholarships were awarded with each student receiving $2,000 in scholarship funds toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession. Those recipients and their scholarships include: Klara Beel of...

July 25, 2024

Cape Radiation Oncology Earns American College of Radiology Accreditation

Cape Radiation Oncology at Saint Francis Medical Center has been reaccredited to a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation...

July 23, 2024

Seabaugh Joins Cape Physician Associates

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Malary R. Seabaugh, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, to Cape Physician Associates, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Seabaugh graduated from Cox College in Springfield, Missouri, in 2023. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and specializes in...

July 17, 2024

Lung Cancer Innovative Treatment Reaches Milestone at Saint Francis

The 100th procedure with the Intuitive Surgical Ion robotic-assisted system for advanced lung care was conducted June 11 at Saint Francis Medical Center. The Intuitive Ion endoluminal system is designed to address a challenging aspect of lung biopsy by enabling physicians to obtain tissue samples from...

May 17, 2024

Saint Francis Foundation Appoints Board Members Parker and Steward

Sikeston residents Laura Coalter Parker and Chesnye Steward were recently appointed to the Saint Francis Foundation Board of Directors. Both have long histories of philanthropic service to the community. Parker, a veteran of the insurance industry, is President and Partner of Coalter Insurance Group of Cape...

May 14, 2024

Saint Francis to Close Home Health Program

Saint Francis Healthcare System will close its Home Health program effective May 31, 2024. This closure does not affect Saint Francis' Hospice Services Program. Saint Francis' Hospice Services Program will continue to offer hospice services. For more information, call 573-331-3177.

May 8, 2024

Saint Francis to Close Physicians Alliance Surgery Center

Saint Francis Healthcare System will end services and close Physicians Alliance Surgery Center, located at 3241 Percy Drive. The closure will be effective May 31, 2024.  All scheduled procedures will transition to Saint Francis Medical Center at 211 Saint Francis Drive.

April 30, 2024

Saint Francis Foundation Recognizes Lynn Richardet

Saint Francis Foundation recently recognized Lynn Richardet and Richardet Floor Covering with a Donor of Distinction Award for leadership giving. The award was presented at Grace Notes, an annual donor appreciation dinner hosted by the Foundation. "Their generosity has helped provide comfort and healing to numerous...