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Saint Francis Foundation Receives $25,000 from the American Cancer Society
Cape Girardeau, Mo. – To alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society (ACS) recently awarded a $25,000 transportation grant to Saint Francis Foundation. The grant will underwrite gas cards and car service rides for eligible patients who face transportation barriers to attend cancer-related appointments. Liz Glastetter, MBA, BSN, RN, Director of Cancer Services for Saint Francis Healthcare System, acknowledges the need for funding. "One of the greatest barriers to
Saint Francis to Participate in National Stop the Bleed Day with Free Training
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – In conjunction with national STOP THE BLEED® Day, one of the nation’s largest public health campaigns, Cape Trauma Specialists, in partnership with the Saint Francis Foundation, will offer a free, life-saving training. Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventative deaths. Approximately 40 percent of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences, establishing hemorrhage as the most common cause of preventable death in trauma. The training is
Saint Francis Foundation Recognizes Dr. Michael and Mrs. Mary Trueblood
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Foundation recently recognized Dr. Michael and Mrs. Mary Trueblood with a Healing Hands Lifetime Giving Award in recognition of their long-term support and leadership giving. The award was presented at Grace Notes, an annual donor appreciation dinner hosted by the Foundation. “Their generosity has helped provide comfort and healing to numerous patients and colleagues over the years,” said Stacy Huff, Executive Director of the Foundation. “We extend our deepest gratitude
Parkland Health Center’s Ashley Davis Named Our BJC Values Employee for April
(FARMINGTON, MO – April 26, 2023) – Parkland Health Center is pleased to announce that Ashley Davis has been selected as the Our BJC Values Employee for April 2023. Ashley serves as a Senior Marketing Consultant for BJC HealthCare and has supported Parkland Health Center for over three years. Her nomination reads, “Ashley has showed compassion, teamwork, and a desire for PHC since she has been involved in the organization. She makes everyone feel that their work matters and does what she can to assist
S Bar F Welcomes all Kids for Day Camp
S Bar F Scout Ranch will be holding a Day Camp on July 17, 18, and 19, and all children entering first through fifth grade are welcome to attend. Boys and girls are invited, children do not have to be in a Scouting program to join in on the fun. This is sure to to be a summer experience that your child will not forget! Campers can expect to hike, learn about nature, work with horses, make some amazing crafts, practice shooting sports, participate in a Civil War reenactment, swim in Nims lake, and play at
Saint Francis to Host Free Cardiovascular Risk Screenings
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is offering free cardiovascular risk screenings each Thursday during the month of May. The screenings are open to the public. In addition to being the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, heart disease and stroke result in serious illness and disability, according to the American Heart Association. Risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, physical inactivity, obesity and high blood cholesterol among