St. Francis Foundation awarding funds to area first-responders
Grand Island, Neb. — First responses to emergencies in the area will happen more quickly and effectively thanks to a large funding project by the CHI Health St. Francis Foundation. “We are excited to...
View ArticleSt. Francis Foundation hosting Summer Splash water safety event
Grand Island, Neb. — Fun and prizes will be everywhere at the second annual Summer Splash water safety event, but safety will be taken very seriously. “We lost a child in Grand Island to a drowning...
View ArticleKroeger named 2016 Caring Kind Award winner
Grand Island, Neb. — Andy Kroeger was presented with the 2016 Caring Kind Award on Tuesday, June 21, at CHI Health St. Francis. Kroeger, who is a registered nurse, works in the Emergency Department and...
View ArticleCancer Treatment Center receives ASCO award
Grand Island, Neb. — The CHI Health St. Francis Cancer Treatment Center is one of only three community oncology practices in the country recognized by the Conquer Cancer Foundation of American Society...
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View ArticleSt. Francis aiming to reduce rate of C-section deliveries
Grand Island, Neb. — While the percentage of cesarean section births has increased dramatically across the U.S. in recent years, the Family Birthing Center at CHI Health St. Francis is bucking the...
View ArticleCHI Health St. Francis distributes $1.37M to community
Grand Island, Neb. — The CHI Health St. Francis Foundation has announced the distribution of $1.37 million in funds toward healthcare programs and services in the community. The announcement took place...
View ArticleRichardson to chair St. Francis Foundation Board for 2016-2017
Grand Island, Neb. — The CHI Health St. Francis Foundation board has elected Dave Richardson as chair, Jeremiah Johnsen as vice-chair and Nick Suminski as secretary/treasurer for 2016-2017. Richardson...
View ArticleSt. Francis receives AHA’s Mission: Lifeline achievement award
Grand Island, Neb. — CHI Health St. Francis has received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the...
View ArticleSidewalk Marathon walking program launching Monday
Grand Island, Neb. — Want to lose weight? Have more energy? Stop being so stressed out? CHI Health St. Francis is going to make it easy and fun for you to reach your goals. We’re inviting you to join...
View ArticleObermiller named Emerging Nurse Leader honoree
The Nebraska Action Coalition (NAC)-Future of Nursing’s third bi-annual award for emerging nurse leaders provides needed recognition of young nurses across the state. These nurse leaders, all under the...
View ArticleSt. Francis sponsoring Tai Chi classes again this fall
CHI Health St. Francis will be sponsoring free Tai Chi classes again this fall. The classes will be available in two different sessions and locations: ■ Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Grand...
View ArticleCancer Treatment Center earns national accreditation
Grand Island, Neb. — The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the CHI Health St. Francis Cancer Treatment...
View ArticleSt. Francis hosting Diabetes Fair on Oct. 5
Grand Island, Neb. — Get in the driver’s seat and get the road to taking control of your diabetes by attending the Diabetes Fair from 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at CHI Health St. Francis. In...
View ArticleKohl’s, St. Francis teaming up to present Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26
Grand Island, Neb. — Kohl’s and CHI Health St. Francis are combining to present the first Trunk or Treat from 4-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Kohl’s parking lot located at 221 Wilmar Ave. The...
View ArticleSt. Francis, G.I. Clinic hosting Halloween Carnival Monday
Grand Island, Neb. — CHI Health St. Francis and Grand Island Clinic will host a Halloween Carnival from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, in Conference Room 2/3 at St. Francis for area Make-A-Wish...
View ArticleVeterans Day flag-folding ceremony planned for Friday
Grand Island, Neb. — The flag-folding ceremony described by the Uniformed Services Code is a dramatic and uplifting way to honor the United States Flag on this upcoming Veterans Day. CHI Health St...
View ArticleMcElligott resigns as CHI Health St. Francis president
Grand Island, Neb. — Dan McElligott resigned as president of CHI Health St. Francis on Monday. McElligott has served St. Francis, Grand Island and the greater Hall County communities for the past 21...
View ArticleNOR planning holiday open house at St. Francis
Nebraska Organ Recovery (NOR), along with partner hospitals throughout Nebraska, will celebrate Nebraska’s organ and tissue donors during five open houses this holiday season. “The holiday season can...
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St. Francis hosts ribbon cutting for Women’s Imaging Center
Grand Island, Neb. — CHI Health St. Francis hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Dec. 8, to celebrate the completion of the Women’s Imaging Center. The innovative new facility, located at 2620 West...
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