Saint Francis Foundation News
The Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Program, funded by the Saint Francis Foundation and Auxiliary, is now accepting applications for 2026. The program awards more than 20 scholarships of up to $2,000 annually to students pursuing a healthcare-related career. The Steven C....
Saint Francis Healthcare System's Auxiliary held their annual Volunteer Christmas Breakfast at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau on December 2. Numerous volunteers were in attendance, as well as members of the Saint Francis Executive Team, Friends of...
Seated left to right: Kayla Overbeck; Taylor Fehr; Alexis Dockstader and Whitney JamesSecond row, standing, left to right: Teyarah Williams; Kaitlyn Jones; Payton Reinbott; Maci Wendel; Harley Glueck and Emily CatesBack row, standing, left to right: Madison Kribs; Jenna Essner;...
In celebration of Saint Francis Healthcare System's 150th Anniversary, the Saint Francis Foundation led a special service initiative that far exceeded expectations, rallying nearly 200 volunteers to help fight food insecurity across the region. The original goal of the food packing...
Saint Francis Foundation is collecting various household and cleaning supplies for those affected by the recent tornadoes. Supplies gathered will be distributed to residents in Butler, Wayne and Perry counties in the coming weeks through Days of Caring events hosted...
Saint Francis Healthcare System's Auxiliary held their annual Volunteer Christmas Breakfast at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau on December 3. Numerous volunteers were in attendance, as well as members of the Saint Francis Executive Team, Friends of...
Saint Francis Foundation and the Saint Francis Auxiliary honored 22 scholarship recipients at recognition luncheon on Friday, July 26. Twenty-two scholarships were awarded with each student receiving $2,000 in scholarship funds toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession. Those recipients and...
Thanks to the generosity of local business leaders Mark Rhodes and Scott Rhodes of the Rhodes Foundation, the Level III NICU at Saint Francis Healthcare System obtained a new RetCam. The RetCam delivers ophthalmic visualization and photo documentation needed to...
Saint Francis Foundation recently recognized Lynn Richardet and Richardet Floor Covering with a Donor of Distinction Award for leadership giving. The award was presented at Grace Notes, an annual donor appreciation dinner hosted by the Foundation. "Their generosity has helped provide...
The Eighth Annual Friends Gala event held on Saturday, March 2, raised more than $346,000. This record-breaking number will be utilized by Saint Francis Foundation to directly support local cancer and cardiac patients. Stacy Huff, Executive Director of Saint Francis Foundation,...
The Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament was held on August 18 at the world-class Dalhousie Golf Club. The turnout for this four-person scramble included more than 200 golfers and nearly 40 volunteers. More than $160,000 was raised this year...
John Denkler, President and CEO of First State Bancshares and Vice Chairman of First State Community Bank in Farmington, has been named to the Saint Francis Foundation Board of Directors. Denkler, a veteran financial services professional, also serves on the boards...
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...
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...
Saint Francis Foundation and the Saint Francis Auxiliary honored 23 scholarship recipients at a recognition luncheon on Friday, July 28. Twenty-three scholarships were awarded with each student receiving $2,000 in scholarship funds toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession. Those recipients...
Saint Francis Healthcare System's Auxiliary held their annual Volunteer Christmas Breakfast at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau on December 13. Numerous volunteers were in attendance as well as members of the Saint Francis Executive Team, Friends...
Saint Francis Foundation recently honored both Charles H. Pancoast, MD, and Clifford R. Talbert Jr., MD, FACC, with Healing Hands Lifetime Giving Awards in recognition of their long-term support and leadership giving. "Their generosity has helped provide comfort and healing to...
Last month, Saint Francis Foundation helped provide a safe place of refuge for Doris Chitwood, an 86-year-old widow living in the home her husband built for them in Poplar Bluff. Doris is a Saint Francis patient who received cardiac care last...
The Saint Francis Foundation hosted their fourth annual Color Dash 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, October 1, at Arena Park. The turnout for the 5K and one mile fun walk included 274 participants. More than $31,000 was raised to...
More than 180 golfers and 45 volunteers turned out for The Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament on August 17 at The Cape Girardeau Country Club. The tournament raised more than $155,000 and will benefit community efforts to feed hungry...
