News Articles

October 15, 2021

Benard Joins Cape Physician Associates

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Julie Benard, MD, FAAP, DABOM, to Cape Physician Associates. Benard earned her medical education from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, and completed her residency at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in the Department of...

September 24, 2021

Karalunas-Fisher Joins Cape Cardiology Group

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Karen Karalunas-Fisher, RN, FNP-BC, to Cape Cardiology Group. Karalunas-Fisher received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, as well as her Masters of Science degree in Nursing from the Jewish Hospital College of Nursing and Allied Health in...

September 23, 2021

Saint Francis Foundation Receives $7,000 Grant from the American Cancer Society

The Saint Francis Foundation has received a $7,000 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 during...

September 23, 2021

Saint Francis to Raise Minimum Hourly Pay to $15 per Hour

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce it will raise its minimum living wage to $15 per hour, effective October 24. More than 600 Saint Francis colleagues, or 22 percent of the workforce, will receive a pay increase. As the largest employer in the region, the...

September 22, 2021

Leimbach to Take on New Role at Cape Neonatology Specialists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Carrie F. Leimbach, RN, NNP-BC, in her new role at Cape Neonatology Specialists as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP). Leimbach began her career at Saint Francis in 2015 as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care...

September 22, 2021

Wilson Joins Saint Francis as Director of Talent Acquisition

Saint Francis Healthcare System welcomes Jill Wilson, PHR, RACR, as Director of Talent Acquisition. Wilson graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a specialization in Human Resources Management. Wilson has nearly ten years of human resources experience, six...

September 20, 2021

Culbertson Joins Saint Francis as Practice Manager of Pain Management Center

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Jean M. Culbertson, MBAHM, LNHA, RT(R)(CT), GC-C, as Practice Manager of the Pain Management Center. Culbertson graduated with her Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences from Southeast College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 2008. She later earned a...

September 20, 2021

Bone to Take on New Role at Ferguson Medical Group – Sikeston

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Christine Bone in her new role as a Licensed Master Social Worker at Ferguson Medical Group - Sikeston. Bone previously worked at Ferguson Medical Group – Sikeston as a Neuropsychological Technician as well as Bootheel Counseling Services as...

September 16, 2021

Griffin Accepts Intensivist Role at Saint Francis

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Daniel L. Griffin, DO, has accepted a position as an intensivist at Saint Francis Medical Center. Griffin earned his medical education at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss. in 2015. He completed his residency...

September 16, 2021

Bigelow Accepts Director of Human Resources Role with Saint Francis

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce R. Scott Bigelow, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has accepted the role of Director of Human Resources with Saint Francis Healthcare System. Bigelow received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He earned his Master...

September 15, 2021

Saint Francis to Facilitate Community Health Needs Assessment

Saint Francis Healthcare System will facilitate a community health needs assessment and request the input of community members from surrounding areas. A community health needs assessment is conducted every three years by Saint Francis as an Affordable Care Act requirement of nonprofit hospitals. The survey seeks...

August 31, 2021

Watson to Take on New Role as Manager of Accreditation and Compliance

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Meg Watson, BSN, RN will take on a new role as manager of accreditation and compliance within the Performance Improvement Department. Watson graduated from Southeast College of Nursing and Health Sciences with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in...

August 24, 2021

Peck Accepts Nurse Practitioner Role at Cape Trauma Specialists

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Rachel L. Peck, AGACNP-BC, has accepted a position as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner at Cape Trauma Specialists, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Peck has worked in the healthcare field for nearly ten years. She earned...

August 9, 2021

Saint Francis Awards 22 Scholarships to Students

Saint Francis Foundation and the Saint Francis Auxiliary awarded healthcare scholarships to twenty-two local students in August. Each student received $2,000 in scholarship funds toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession. The Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program was established in 1980. Saint Francis Foundation, Saint Francis...

August 2, 2021

Saint Francis Welcomes Glascock to Cape Cardiology Group

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Dennis N. Glascock, DO, FACC, to Cape Cardiology Group, located within the Heart Hospital. As a board-certified Electrophysiologist, Glascock brings over thirty years of medical experience and extensive research to Cape Cardiology Group, and is experienced in all...

July 30, 2021

Sanders Transitions to Pain Management Center

Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Kathryn F. Sanders, PA-C, MPAS, is transitioning from Advanced Orthopedic Specialists to Saint Francis Pain Management Center, located at 211 Saint Francis Drive and 3250 Gordonville Road, Suite 250, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Sanders is a certified Physician...