Justin Davison President and Chief Executive Officer | St. Francis Healthcare
Justin Davison President and Chief Executive Officer | St. Francis Healthcare
Wendi Beussink, APRN,FNP-C; Abby R. Ritter, MD; and Grace J. Gwaltney, PA-C, have joined the Saint Francis Emergency Department and Cape Trauma Specialists, according to an announcement from Saint Francis Healthcare System.
The Emergency and Trauma Center at Saint Francis Medical Center is the only state-designated Level III emergency and trauma center in southeast Missouri. The facility cares for almost 38,000 patients each year.
The center offers critical care around the clock every day of the week. Trauma surgeons at Saint Francis provide care for patients with serious injuries such as those from falls or motor vehicle accidents. These surgeons lead a team responsible for evaluating, resuscitating, stabilizing, and performing surgery on trauma patients. They also work closely with emergency physicians during patient care.