Saint Francis Medical Center

Since its founding in 1875, Saint Francis Medical Center's (sfmc) mission has been to provide health care services to everyone, regardless of race, creed, gender, national origin, handicap, age or ability to pay. Although reimbursement for services rendered is critical to the operation and stability of sfmc, it is recognized that not all individuals possess the ability to purchase essential Medical services. In fulfilling our mission to serve residents of cape girardeau and the surrounding region, sfmc provides: -free and/or subsidized care when need and/or an individual's inability to pay coexist. This past year, sfmc provided over $46.6 million in free and/or subsidized care. -care for persons covered by governmental programs that reimburse below actual cost. -health screenings and educational programs to support the healthcare needs of the community. Sfmc provides a variety of wellness programs, community health education activities, special programs for the elderly, handicapped, medically underserved and participates in a variety of broad community support activities.sfmc served 12,913 inpatients, 39,791 emergency patients and 674,799 outpatients during the fiscal year (fy) ending june 30, 2023. During fy 2023, sfmc had a total of 55,779 patient days in its medical/surgical, critical care, obstetric, and rehabilitation care units. Sfmc providescare to persons covered by governmental programs, for which it is reimbursed below cost. Recognizing its mission in the community, sfmc provides services to both medicare and medicaid patients. The unreimbursed value of providing care to these patients was in excess of$119.7 million in fy 2023. Charity care is provided in the form of many reduced priceand free services offered throughout the year. Sfmc strongly believes these programs and services fill a real need in the community. These programs and services include the following:-participation in and/or sponsorship of many community health fairs. These events range from children's special events to senior health fairs. These events draw several thousand attendees each year. -sfmc sponsors the regional arthritis Center, offering information and assistance to people throughout southeast Missouri. -free or discounted health screenings (cholesterol, blood pressure, glaucoma, blood sugar, etc.) Provided at health fairs and community health education programs, as well as our weekly wednesday morning heart health screenings.-community health forums were offered on topics such as arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular fitness, children's health and safety, nutrition, breast cancer and osteoporosis. Other wellness programs such as weight management and smoking cessation are subsidized by sfmc and offered for a nominal fee.-childbirth, siblings, breastfeeding and infant care classes are provided free of charge to expectant mothers and young families. Sfmc sponsors healthcare speakers for community events and civic meetings. Sfmc staff presents free programs on a variety of health and wellness topics to various community, school and church groups throughout the year. Several sfmc outpatient clinics are offered at reduced fee or no cost to patients and their families. The clinics address diabetic footcare, genetics, orthopedics and sports injuries. -sfmc provides free first aid services at the weeklong semo district fair in cape girardeau. Medical Center personnel staff the first aid station and provide minor Medical services to hundreds of people during the course of the week. Sfmc also provides staff and first aid materials for other civic functions during the fiscal year. Sfmc provides free meeting room space and related assistance to many healthcare support groups. Several hundred people regularly participate in these support groups for diseases and disorders including breast cancer, muscular dystrophy, sleep disturbance, head injuries, laryngectomy, heart surgery, digestive diseases, parkinson's, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and strokes, as well as grief support for people who have lost a loved one to illness, injury or disease. -sfmc provides financial and inkind support for activities of local charities such as theamerican cancer society, american diabetes association, the american arthritis association, the march of dimes, the american heart association and the american lung association. -scholarships and tuition reimbursement are awarded annually by sfmc to undergraduateand graduate students enrolled in various healthcare curriculums. The value of this investment in the advancement of existing care providers and the education of future care providers was $154,809 in fy 2023. -sfmc sponsors Medical minute. These weekly educational programs, produced in cooperation with members of the Medical community, provides information on new technology and procedures, treatment for diseases and disorders, and general Medical education to area patients. -sfmc provides free internet library searches on healthcare topics to area residents who do not have other access. Hospital education staff conducts the search and fax or email materials. -sfmc provides emergency care, clothing and pharmaceuticals to children in need through the Saint Francis foundation children helping children fund. -during fy 2023 sfmc volunteers contributed approximately 18,638 hours of service to our patients, their families and the community. The value of this contribution is estimated at over $279,000 and is given back to the community through lower costs in patient care services and wellness programs such as those described elsewhere in this document. -during fy 2023 sfmc provided 998 free mammograms and ultrasounds to area women who could not afford this potentially lifesaving screening. The value of this contribution is estimated at more than $95,900.