News Articles

November 10, 2022

Saint Francis Foundation Recognizes Physician Philanthropists

Saint Francis Foundation recently honored both Charles H. Pancoast, MD, and Clifford R. Talbert Jr., MD, FACC, with Healing Hands Lifetime Giving Awards in recognition of their long-term support and leadership giving. "Their generosity has helped provide comfort and healing to numerous patients and colleagues over...

November 8, 2022

Saint Francis Wins 18 Marketing Awards

Saint Francis Healthcare System won 18 Show-Me-Excellence Awards for excellent healthcare marketing from the Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing (MAHPRM). The annual awards recognize high achievement and superb quality in advertising, marketing and public relations projects produced by hospitals and healthcare systems throughout...

October 10, 2022

Saint Francis Celebrates Feast of St. Francis and Mass of Installation

On Wednesday, October 5, Saint Francis Healthcare System celebrated the Feast of St. Francis and Mass of Installation for Justin Davison, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Bishop Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese, was joined by Priests of the Diocese to celebrate...

October 7, 2022

Christenberry Joins Cape Physician Associates

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Sarah C. Christenberry, MD, pediatrician at Cape Physician Associates, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Christenberry earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in History from Presbyterian University in Clinton, S.C. followed by her Master...

October 7, 2022

Deane Joins Saint Francis Clinic Dexter

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Savannah J. Deane, APRN, FNP-BC, has joined Saint Francis Clinic Dexter as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Deane earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. Deane has clinical...

October 6, 2022

Saint Francis Receives Recognition at Epic Systems Corporations 2022 User Group Meeting

Saint Francis Healthcare System received recognition at the Epic Systems Corporation 2022 User Group Meeting (UGM) for initiatives to decrease the downtime related to routinely scheduled Epic software upgrades. The rating recognizes our commitment to providing patient-focused care with minimal interruptions. Saint Francis, along with numerous...

October 6, 2022

Onyenso Joins Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Gift A. Onyenso, MD, has joined Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff as a pediatrician. Onyenso earned her Bachelor of Science in Community Health: Health Planning and Administration from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana followed by her medical education...

October 3, 2022

Carson Joins Piedmont Physician Associates

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Clayton J. Carson, APRN, FNP-BC, has joined Piedmont Physician Associates as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Carson earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., followed by his Master of Science in Nursing...

October 3, 2022

Saint Francis Offering Virtual Urgent Care

Beginning October 3, Saint Francis Healthcare System now offers convenient, virtual urgent care services for many health conditions. Patients can speak to a provider through a secure, interactive video visit on a smartphone, tablet or computer seven days a week from the comfort of their...

September 30, 2022

Barnette Receives Missouri Chapter Award from American Academy of Pediatrics

Alan R. Barnette, MD, FAAP, Neonatologist at Cape Neonatology Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner, received a Missouri Chapter Award at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Virtual Chapter Award Ceremony for his role as a subject matter expert in the collaborative grant awarded to...

September 28, 2022

Saint Francis Donates Sculpture to Library

Saint Francis Healthcare System recently donated a sculpture to the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library Foundation. In mid-July, ownership of the piece, "Gulls," by Tom Runnels, was officially transferred from Saint Francis to the Foundation. It is now on permanent loan to the Poplar Bluff Municipal...

September 14, 2022

Davison Named President and Chief Executive Officer

The Saint Francis Healthcare System Board of Directors is pleased to name Justin Davison as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. "I am pleased to support Justin Davison as President and CEO of Saint Francis," said the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Bishop...

September 6, 2022

Pereira Accepts Benefits Manager Role

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Yvonne Pereira has been promoted to Benefits Manager in the Human Resources department. Pereira earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with minors in Mass Communications, French and Writing from Southeast Missouri State University. Pereira began her...

September 2, 2022

Riley to Take on New Role as Practice Manager

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Julie Riley, BSN, RN, on her promotion to Practice Manager of Cape Gastroenterology Specialists, Center for Digestive Diseases and Cape Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, all Saint Francis Medical Partners. Riley received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from...

September 2, 2022

Clippard to Take on Healing Arts & Specialty Pharmacy Manager Role

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Craig Clippard, RPh, on his promotion to Pharmacy Manager of the Healing Arts & Specialty Pharmacy. Clippard received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. He began his career at Saint...

September 1, 2022

Meixner Joins Cape Physician Associates

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Edward E. Meixner Jr., APRN, FNP-BC as a Nurse Practitioner at Cape Physician Associates, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Meixner joins Cape Physician Associates from Mercy Hospital St. Louis where he worked as a registered nurse in their...

September 1, 2022

Barker Joins Ferguson Medical Group – East Prairie

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Zachary R. Barker, DO, as a Primary Care Physician at Ferguson Medical Group - East Prairie, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Barker earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University. He earned his...