Healthcare in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau's healthcare access is a real, genuine regional strength: the city serves as the healthcare hub for more than 250,000 residents across 22 southeast Missouri and southern Illinois counties.
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Learn moreSaint Francis Healthcare System's real regional role
Saint Francis Healthcare System's 306-bed Medical Center employs nearly 3,000 team members and over 300 providers, one of southeast Missouri's largest healthcare facilities.
SoutheastHEALTH adds a second major system
SoutheastHEALTH (Mercy Southeast) is genuinely one of the region's other largest healthcare employers, giving Cape Girardeau two substantial regional health systems rather than one.
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Key takeaways
- Cape Girardeau genuinely serves as the healthcare hub for 22 counties and 250,000+ residents.
- Saint Francis Healthcare System's 306-bed Medical Center anchors real, substantial regional care.
- SoutheastHEALTH adds a second major regional health system alongside Saint Francis.
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