Oct 4, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights
Chase Ryals, CNMT, has been a nuclear medicine tech at St. Francis Health for about two years, and in that time he’s experienced encouragement and career growth he hadn’t imagined was possible. “I’ve worked at other healthcare facilities in other cities, but since I’m...
Sep 18, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights
Maria Cruz, CNA, works as a certified nurse assistant in the telemetry unit at St. Francis Medical Center. Cruz has been a part of the ministry for almost a year. Celebrating Family Traditions Cruz’s favorite family tradition is celebrating Día de Los Muertos. Cruz...
Jul 1, 2023 | About Us, Mission
WHERE WE CAME FROM In 1911, six Franciscan Sisters left their homes in Calais, France, and selflessly set sail crossing the ocean at the request of Bishop Van de Ven of Alexandria, Louisiana, to open a hospital there. The Sisters called by God for this mission...
May 4, 2023 | Patient Stories
The world of college football is known for intense rivalries and passionate fan bases. The power of organ donation and love have overcome the rivalry for two families who root for opposing Tiger teams. The Journey to a Shared Heart In 2015, Louisiana State University...
Apr 21, 2023 | Patient Stories
Waking up to a stroke was a total surprise and life altering moment for Jeff Elliott, but immediate care from the team at St. Francis Medical Center got him on the road to recovery. Elliott, now 66, was healthy and active, working long days at his maintenance job at...
