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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
