Saint Francis Medical Center - Features

The mission of Saint Francis Medical Center is to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by our Christian philosophy and values.

• Saint Francis Medical Center was named number four on Modern Healthcare magazine's 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2008 – no other Missouri hospital was in the top 20

• Saint Francis is ranked among the top 10 percent in the nation for outstanding patient experience by HealthGrades®, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings company (2009)

• Awarded Medal of Honor by the United States Department of Health and Human Services for helping achieve organ donation consent rates at or above 75 percent

• Saint Francis holds an A+ revenue bond rating from Standard & Poor's for managing a major construction project while increasing market share, managing expenses and exhibiting a solid operating performance

• Saint Francis holds an A+ revenue bond rating from Fitch Ratings for the Medical Center's growing role as a regional tertiary care provider, reflected in strong revenue and volume growth

• Exclusive local affiliation with M. D. Anderson Physicians Network®

Saint Francis Medical Center's general visiting hours are 8 am-8 pm, seven days a week. Intensive care unit visiting hours are variable depending on the condition of the patient.

Whether you want to firm up and lose weight, get the most from your fitness program or integrate healthy changes into your lifestyle, Fitness Plus offers all you need to help you meet your unique health and wellness goals. As the only medically integrated fitness facility in Southeast Missouri, Fitness Plus blends prevention, wellness and rehabilitation in one convenient location at the Health and Wellness Center, 150 S. Mount Auburn Road. Fitness Plus members and patients of Saint Francis Medical Center have access to highly trained exercise specialists, personal trainers, group exercise/aquatic instructors and a dietitian. State-of-the-art equipment, amenities and resources at Fitness Plus. For more information on Fitness Plus, call 573-331-3355.

Ample patient and visitor parking is available across the entire Medical Center campus. Valet parking is available at select locations for the convenience and comfort of our guests.

Enjoy breakfast and lunch in the Garden View Deli. The deli overlooks the Healing Arts Garden for a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy the view Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5 pm. For information on menus and service times, call 573-331-5396.

Volunteers are an important part of the Saint Francis Medical Center staff. Hundreds of volunteers, from teens to seniors, provide thousands of hours of volunteer services at Saint Francis Medical Center annually. For more information or to become a volunteer, call 573-331-5166.

Cape Girardeau
The City of Cape Girardeau is celebrating its 200th year in 2006. The community was first founded January 4, 1793, when Don Louis Lorimier was given a land grant by the Spanish government. The town was platted on February 3, 1806, when Don Louis Lorimier donated a tract of land to the District. Lorimier's secretary and surveyor Barthelemi Cousin presented the City with a plat map designating the new boundaries. Court Clerk Joseph McFerron signed, sealed and officially recorded the plat. In 1806, the town was incorporated.

Today, Cape Girardeau serves as a regional hub for health care, shopping, dining, and education. We have a variety of attractions offering a multitude of things to see and do. Our many local industries provide a source of employment for the surrounding communities.

"It is in Giving that we Receive." This philosophy is the cornerstone of the Saint Francis Foundation and provides a guide to contributing to the overall efforts of Saint Francis Medical Center as it continues to meet the medical needs of patients throughout the five-state region. Since 1976, the Foundation has secured financial support through the generosity of the community, volunteers and Medical Center staff for new medical technology, special projects, capital expansion, long-term financial stability and other needs as identified by Saint Francis. For more information or opportunities to contribute, call 573-331-5133. You may also e-mail at: [email protected].