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Ashlynn Hinkle joins Saint Francis Advanced Orthopedic Specialists
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced the addition of Ashlynn Hinkle, a certified physician assistant, to Advanced Orthopedic Specialists. Hinkle graduated from South College in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2019. She brings a background in neurosurgery, with experience in fast-paced, trauma-focused settings. Advanced Orthopedic Specialists,...
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Mercy Hospital Southeast earns national “Best Maternity Hospital” recognition
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Mercy Hospital Southeast has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2026, the only hospital in southeast Missouri to receive the designation. The annual ranking, compiled by Newsweek and Statista, evaluates hospitals based on quality metrics, patient experience...
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Building the Future of a Regional Healthcare Workforce
Last week, Southeast Missouri State University took a monumental step in securing our regional workforce by breaking ground on the Roy Blunt Health Professions Hall. This 55,000-square-foot facility is more than just a new addition to campus—it is a critical investment in the future of Cape Girardeau. As the...
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Mercy Southeast names new chief medical officer
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Mercy Hospital Southeast has named Dr. Joseph Hayes as its new chief medical officer. Hayes most recently served in senior leadership at SGMC Health in South Georgia, where he worked with medical staff and leadership to support care delivery and develop physician training programs.
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Saint Francis welcomes new family medicine physician in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has added a new physician to its medical staff. Dr. Fazila Khan has joined Cape Physician Associates, a Saint Francis Medical Partner, where she will practice family medicine. Khan earned her medical degree in 2009 from the University of Peshawar...
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Mercy Hospital Southeast welcomes new chief medical officer
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Mercy Hospital Southeast has a new chief medical officer. According to the hospital system, Dr. Joseph Hayes joins Mercy after most recently serving in senior leadership at SGMC Health in South Georgia. “Dr. Hayes joins Mercy Southeast with a proven history of developing and strengthening...
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Nurse practitioner joins Cape Neurosurgical Associates in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced the addition of Stasha Tubbs, a family nurse practitioner, to Cape Neurosurgical Associates. Tubbs, who graduated from Arkansas State University in 2025, is board certified by the America. n Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She will provide care for...
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Saint Francis Healthcare System Announces Growing a Healthier Workplace: An Occupational Medicine Spring Breakfast
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce an upcoming Occupational Medicine Spring Breakfast on April 8 from 7:45 – 9 am at 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO in the Saint John of God Conference Room. This is an informative Occupational Medicine...
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New Mercy program offers students hands-on health care experience
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — Mercy Southeast is launching a new summer volunteer program aimed at giving local students a closer look at careers in health care. The program, called Varsity Volunteers, will allow high school-aged students to spend several weeks volunteering in different areas of Mercy Hospital Southeast. Participants will gain hands-on experience while learning how various hospital departments work together to care for patients.
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Chateau Girardeau Rehabilitation Center Wins 2026 Customer Experience Award
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The Chateau Girardeau Rehabilitation Center has been recognized for excellence in patient care, earning the 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights. The award highlights the center’s outstanding performance in patient satisfaction and quality of care. The recognition evaluates facilities across multiple metrics,...
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Saint Francis Healthcare System to host occupational medicine spring breakfast in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System will host an Occupational Medicine Spring Breakfast next month aimed at connecting employers and community partners with workplace health resources. The event, titled “Growing a Healthier Workplace,” is scheduled for April 8 from 7:45 to 9 a.m. in the Saint...
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Chateau Girardeau Rehabilitation Center earns 2026 customer experience award
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The Chateau Girardeau Rehabilitation Center has received a 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, recognizing its performance in patient satisfaction and quality of care. The award highlights the center’s performance in areas including overall satisfaction, dignity and respect, response to concerns, pace of...
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Parkland Health Center Celebrates Opening of New Orthopedic X-ray Suite
Farmington, Mo. (KFMO) - On Wednesday, Parkland Health Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new Orthopedic X-ray Suite, highlighting continued investment in advanced medical services for the Parkland region. Community leaders, health care professionals, Chamber members, and Parkland team members attended the event to recognize...
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Heartland pharmacy: TrumpRX participation comes at a high price
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A new federal discount program for prescription drugs promises lower costs for patients, but one Heartland pharmacy says participating would come at too high a price. The recently announced Trump RX online platform aims to offer discounts on dozens of prescription drugs, including insulin and...
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Grand Tower power plant to be redeveloped; officials considering data center
The Grand Tower Energy Center — a southern Illinois power plant that shut down nearly five years ago — sits vacant on land that is 10 feet below the Mississippi River floodplain, making it susceptible to flood damage. The site’s low elevation creates hurdles for any potential redevelopment in the future — like a data center, which some close to the project say is likely to replace the shuttered power plant.