Health Services

Behavioral Health Services for Southeast Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky When behaviors and emotions compromise medical conditions, a psychologist can offer alternative treatments and solutions to help improve your quality of life. Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a full range of Behavioral Health services to ensure your...

State-of-the-Art Imaging Services Across Southeast Missouri Imaging at Saint Francis Healthcare System offers comprehensive diagnostic services and advanced technology for patients. Staffed by board certified radiologists who received additional training in specialty areas such as CT, MRI and PET/CT, Imaging also includes an expert team nationally-certified...

Comprehensive Sleep Studies in Cape Girardeau The Sleep Disorders Center at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau is a six-bed facility with state-of-the-art equipment and private restrooms, providing comprehensive sleep studies to the southeast Missouri region. Staffed by technicians who are credentialed by the Board...

From minor outpatient to advanced procedures, the surgical specialists at Saint Francis Healthcare System are here for you. Our highly trained staff uses the latest technology and meticulous patient safety measures to ensure the best possible results so you can get back to living your best...

Leading-Edge Wound Care in Southeast Missouri The Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center at Saint Francis Medical Center is a specialized center for the treatment of chronic wounds. Certified medical specialists with advanced training in wound management use leading-edge technology and therapies to treat wounds that have...

Saint Francis offers a broad range of services separate from our major departments. From diabetes education to sleep disorders, laboratory and nutrition services, our highly skilled doctors, nurses, and staff members are here to care for you. In addition to providing state-of-the-art healthcare, Saint Francis Healthcare...

Occupational Medicine and Health Services in Southeast Missouri As a fully integrated occupational medicine program, The Occupational Medicine and Health Services provided by Saint Francis Healthcare System is a fully integrated occupational medicine program, which helps employers control the high costs of workers' compensation and medical...

About the Center for Joint Replacement & Revision If painful hips and knees are limiting your mobility and quality of life, joint replacement could be the answer. At the nationally recognized Center for Joint Replacement & Revision at Saint Francis Medical Center in southeast Missouri, an...

Certified Athletic Trainers in Cape Girardeau Whether for competition or recreation, Saint Francis Medical Center's Sports Medicine program has been keeping athletes at their best since 1995. In addition to fostering athletic excellence, Saint Francis' certified athletic trainers help athletes of all ages be the best...

Whether for competition or recreation, Saint Francis Medical Center's Sports Medicine program has been keeping athletes at their best since 1995. In addition to fostering athletic excellence, Saint Francis' Sports Medicine team – physicians, certified athletic trainers and licensed physical therapists – has been helping...

Getting You Back to Living Life to the Fullest Rehabilitation services at Saint Francis Medical Center rival those offered elsewhere in the region. As the leading rehabilitation facility between St. Louis and Memphis, Saint Francis offers a complete continuum of care. Comprehensive rehabilitation management includes inpatient...

Moving Well Means Living Well Our bodies are built to move. When pain or dysfunction affects our mobility, it can keep us from doing the things we love most. The expert team at the Orthopedic Institute will get you moving and feeling well again. Your Care at...

What is Alzheimer's Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that causes dementia, the degeneration of intellectual functions such as memory. Alzheimer’s and related conditions can have a particularly devastating effect on a person’s quality of life. And though it receives much less attention than other...

What is Spasticity? Spasticity is a condition that affects the muscles. It causes stiffness, restriction of movement, involuntary movements, pain and other abnormalities that reduce functionality. Patients with spasticity often have discomfort, limited movement, and muscle contractures. What Causes Spasticity? Muscle movements are normally controlled by a complex...

What are Spine Disorders? Spinal disorders are the disturbance of normal functioning of the spinal column and/or spinal cord. Common spine disorders include bulging or ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy. Diagnosis We use several technologies to diagnose spine disorders, including: Electromyogram. Electromyogram is a noninvasive procedure used to detect...

What is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the nervous system caused by the decay of dopamine-producing brain cells. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include trembling hands, lack of facial expression and character in speech, as well as slower and more uncoordinated walking. Diagnosis We use several...

What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a disorder in which certain nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord slowly die. The first sign of ALS is often weakness in one leg, one hand, the face, or...

What is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works and is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Concussions are serious business for young athletes, particularly those who play football. Each year, an...

The Stroke Center at Saint Francis Medical Center is prepared to handle any stroke-related emergency 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our stroke team: Is notified by EMS crews if a potential stroke patient is en route Evaluates patients within 10 minutes of arrival Performs critical...

Restoring Your Mind and Body Each day, everything you do is made possible by your brain, spine and nerves. They take you where you want to go, let you interact with the world and help make you you. When you experience injury, illness or pain, it...