News Articles

January 29, 2020

Martin Joins Saint Francis Behavioral Health Poplar Bluff

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Christopher Martin has joined Saint Francis Behavioral Health Poplar Bluff as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has seven years of experience working with youth at community mental health facilities and working with youth and families at...

January 24, 2020

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. Shipman began his career at Saint Francis in June 2006 as a pharmacist. He earned his PharmD from the University of Tennessee – Memphis and his Bachelor...

January 21, 2020

Justin Davison Joins Saint Francis as New Chief Financial Officer

Saint Francis Healthcare System is proud to announce the appointment of Justin Davison as Chief Financial Officer of Saint Francis Healthcare System. Davison will oversee the Healthcare System's overall financial plans and policies and will direct its accounting practices. His responsibilities include direct investments, budgeting, audit,...

January 6, 2020

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. Proud parents Landon Johnson and Savannah Shaffer welcomed their first child, Ari Thomas Johnson, early on January 1. The...

December 13, 2019

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...

December 13, 2019

Saint Francis Foundation Welcomes Four New Members to Board

Saint Francis Foundation added four new members to its board of directors this year. They are: Dr. Andrew Boldrey, pediatrician; Tucker Davis, bank vice president; Barbara Mueller, RN and technology professional; and Angie Womack, real estate associate. Jimmy Wilferth, VP of Foundation and Marketing at Saint...

December 2, 2019

Saint Francis Honors Sister Jane Kiefer for Years of Service

Saint Francis Healthcare System honors Sister Jane Kiefer for her more than 40 years of service to the organization. She has retired to the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters Motherhouse in Wheaton, Illinois. Sister Jane joined the Franciscan Sisters in Wheaton, Illinois, in November 1948, and worked in...

November 14, 2019

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. The award was presented during MHA's 97th Annual Convention &...

November 4, 2019

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. McClard earned her Bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2017 and Master's degree from Southern Illinois University in 2019. She...

November 4, 2019

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. Kelley earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Missouri – Columbia in Columbia, Mo. in 2000. She earned her Master of Science in...

November 4, 2019

Dodge Joins Cape Trauma Specialists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Aaron Dodge, PA-C, has joined Cape Trauma Specialists. Dodge earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo. in 2016. He earned a Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant...

October 1, 2019

Compton Joins Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Nurse Practitioner Rebecca A. Compton, APRN, FNP-C to Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff. Compton earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky. in 2016. She is certified through the American Academy of...

September 23, 2019

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. As Manager of Patient Care Resources, Smith is responsible for Shift Administrators, the Transfer Center, Staffing Office, Telemonitor Technicians, Patient Care Technicians, Float Pool...

September 23, 2019

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...

September 18, 2019

Asmus Joins Ferguson Medical Group

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Allyson Asmus, ARPN, FNP-BC has joined Ferguson Medical Group. Asmus earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2011. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, also from Southeast, in 2019....

September 18, 2019

Naughton Joins Cape Medical Oncology

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Michael J. Naughton, MD, has joined Cape Medical Oncology. Naughton has practiced medical oncology and hematology with an emphasis on breast cancer for more than 20 years. He previously practiced at The Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center...

August 21, 2019

Nurse Practitioner Bond Joins Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Stephane Bond, NP-C to Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff. Bond earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo. in 2009. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from University...