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May 10, 2022

Saint Francis Honored with 2022 Kasten Award

Saint Francis Healthcare System was honored with the 2022 Kasten Award from Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri. The Kasten Award is the highest honor given to a Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) member, named after the founder and former Missouri State Representative, Mary Kasten. The...

May 4, 2022

Saint Francis Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant from the American Cancer Society

The Saint Francis Foundation has received a $10,000 grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide transportation for cancer patients in need. The grant will underwrite gas cards and car service rides for eligible patients who face transportation barriers to attend cancer-related appointments currently...

May 4, 2022

Anglin to Take on New Role as Manager of Care Coordination

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Ashley Anglin, RN, in her promotion to Manager of Care Coordination, effective April 2022. Anglin began her career at Saint Francis Healthcare System in March of 2010, starting as a Nurse Assistant in the Neurosciences Unit and moving...

April 13, 2022

Bratton Accepts Nurse Practitioner Role at Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce J. Nichole Bratton, CPNP-PC, has accepted a pediatric nurse practitioner role in the Urgent Care at Saint Francis Clinic Poplar Bluff. Bratton received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., followed by...

April 7, 2022

Smith to Take on New Role as Patient Care Manager of Level III NICU

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Tonika Smith, BSN, RNC-NIC, in her promotion to Patient Care Manager of Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), effective March 2022. Smith began her career at Saint Francis Healthcare System in March of 2020, starting as a...

April 4, 2022

Jenkins Accepts Position as Director of Enterprise Project Management

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Amanda Jenkins has accepted the Director of Enterprise Project Management position, effective March 2022. Jenkins received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Columbia Southern University. Jenkins joins Saint Francis from the...

March 28, 2022

Powers to Take on Director of Environmental Services Role

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Gordon Powers in his promotion to Director of Environmental Services, effective March 2022. Powers began his career at Saint Francis Healthcare System in 2012, starting as a Reprocess Technician in the Sterile Processing Department, and remaining in that...

March 23, 2022

Lenihan Joins Cape Cardiology Group

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Daniel J. Lenihan, MD, FACC, to Cape Cardiology Group, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Lenihan is an experienced cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, congestive heart failure management and amyloidosis, who joins Saint Francis from Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence at...

March 22, 2022

Ernst Accepts Director Role with Saint Francis

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Denise Ernst, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, has returned to Saint Francis as Director of Engagement and Critical Care Services, effective March 2022. Ernst received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She began her nursing...

March 22, 2022

Borders Accepts Nurse Practitioner Position at Cape Cardiology Group

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Blake Borders, FNP-BC, has accepted a nurse practitioner role at Cape Cardiology Group, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Borders earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau 2012, and her...

March 9, 2022

In Memory of Sister Jane Kiefer

It is with a heavy heart Saint Francis Healthcare System shares the passing of Sister Jane Ann Kiefer, OSF. On Tuesday, March 8, Sister Jane passed away at the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters Motherhouse in Wheaton, Ill. "Sister Jane was the epitome of Mission at Saint Francis....

March 9, 2022

Young Accepts Manager – Clinical Analytics and Informatics Role

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Lance Young, MBA, has accepted the position of Manager – Clinical Analytics and Informatics within the Information Technology department, effective January 2022. Young received his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Southeast Missouri State University followed...

March 8, 2022

Saint Francis Medical Center Recognized as a Missouri AIM Star

Saint Francis Medical Center was recognized as a Missouri AIM Star by the Missouri Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. The recognition signifies the hospital's completion of the organization's Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy Collaborative. Hypertension, known as high blood pressure, can have a devastating effect...

February 21, 2022

Luckey Accepts Manager Role

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Nicole Luckey, BSN, RN, has accepted the position of Manager – Clinical Application Services within the Information Technology department, effective February 2022. Luckey received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in St. Louis....

February 18, 2022

Glastetter Returns as Director of Cancer Services

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome the return of Liz Glastetter, MBA, BSN, RN, as Director of Cancer Services, effective February 7. Glastetter will provide operational oversight for the Saint Francis Cancer Institute, including Cape Medical Oncology, Cape Radiation Oncology and the Infusion Center,...