Saint Francis Healthcare System adds two providers to emergency and trauma teams
FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — Saint Francis Healthcare System has announced the addition of Roshell Tauro, PA-C, and Ryan Fortner, FNP-C, to the Emergency Department and Cape Trauma Specialists.
The Emergency and Trauma Center at Saint Francis Medical Center is the only state-designated Level III emergency and trauma center in southeast Missouri and treats nearly 38,000 patients each year.
The center provides critical care around the clock. Saint Francis trauma surgeons treat life-threatening injuries resulting from falls, motor vehicle crashes and other emergencies. They lead the multidisciplinary team responsible for evaluating, resuscitating, stabilizing and operating on patients in coordination with emergency physicians.
Saint Francis Healthcare System operates under its mission to provide healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by its Christian foundation. Founded in 1875 by Franciscan Sisters, the system remains committed to serving all patients with dignity, compassion and joy.
The healthcare system is anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers in 10 communities. Major service lines include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics.
