Jefferson City, Missouri - Sunday, September 11th, 2016 marks the 15 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in suburban Pennsylvania. Patriot Day serves as a remembrance of the lives lost on that September morning.
On Patriot Day, the President directs that the American flag be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 AM Eastern time, the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center that morning.
In accordance with state law, the United States and Missouri flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff on Sunday (Sept. 11) to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
“Fifteen years later, we continue to remember and mourn those whose lives were lost on 9/11,” Gov. Jay Nixon said. “This Sunday, Missourians will join all Americans in honoring those we lost, and thanking the brave men and women in uniform who protect us each and every day, at home and abroad.”
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Saint Francis Healthcare System announces the appointment of Julie Woodruff, RN, BSN, as surgical services director for Saint Francis Healthcare System.
In her new role, Woodruff’s responsibilities include supervising and directing both the administrative and clinical activities of the area. This position reports directly to the vice president of patient care.
Woodruff joined Saint Francis in the operating room in 1998 serving as operating room manager since 2010. She worked as a team coordinator for neurosurgery and as the assistant manager in the operating room. She has had previous experience as a nurse manager and surgical assistant for an OB-GYN practice.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration.
Saint Francis Medical Center is a 289-bed facility serving more than 713,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values, it has become a progressive and innovative regional tertiary care referral center. Saint Francis’ major service lines, which have received national recognition, include the Neurosciences Institute; Orthopedic Institute; Family BirthPlace, featuring the region’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Heart Hospital; Emergency and Level III Trauma Center; Cancer Institute; and Fitness Plus.
Miinch earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Mo. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Plaza Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. His clinical interests include helping patients better understand and reach their health and wellness goals through nutrition and an active lifestyle.
“We are happy to welcome Dr. Miinch back to Cape Girardeau where he grew up, and also to the Medical Center,” says Steven C. Bjelich, FACHE-D, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saint Francis Healthcare System. “He joins a knowledgeable team of hospitalists who boost the patient experience by reducing the length of patient stays, lowering treatment costs and improving overall care.”
Hospitalists are doctors at Saint Francis Medical Center who focus on the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Medical Center hospitalists are dedicated to coordinating and managing the healthcare needs of each patient from admission to discharge. Hospitalists help ensure a seamless continuum of care among primary care doctors, physician specialists and inpatient care providers.
To learn more about Dr. Miinch and a hospitalist’s role, visit sfmc.net or call 573-331-3996.
Saint Francis Medical Center is a 289-bed facility serving more than 713,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values, the Medical Center has become a progressive, innovative regional tertiary care referral center. Saint Francis’ major service lines, which have received national recognition, include the Neurosciences Institute; Orthopedic Institute; Family BirthPlace, featuring the region’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Heart Hospital; Emergency and Level III Trauma Center; Cancer Institute; and Fitness Plus.
AMBER ALERT ISSUED!
Syncere Valliant (9 months old)
Last seen Sep 6, 2016 in Independence, MO
Vehicle:
2003 Pontiac Grand Am, Black over red
Missouri license plate #DL3V3F
The Independence Police Department has issued an amber alert for a child abduction that occurred at 17007 east 24 highway, in Independence, Missouri, 64056 at 10:45 AM on september 6, 2016.
Abducted was Syncere Lee Valiant, black, female, age 9 months. Suspect vehicle is a black over red, 2003 pontiac, grand am, missouri registration, DL3V3F.
The suspect is Robert T. Valiant, black male, 31 years old, 6 feet 1 inch tall, 170 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, light complexion, with and visible neck tattoo. Anyone seeing the victim, suspect, or vehicle or anyone having any information related to the abduction should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Independence police department at 816-836-3600.
Dexter Police Department’s August/Labor Day Crackdown DWI Enforcement Crackdown
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Enforcement Campaign a Success
Dexter, Missouri - Declaring Dexter's participation in the national August/Labor Day Holiday Crackdown “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” substance–impaired driving crackdown a major success, Dexter Police report that 1 substance-impaired driving arrests and 33 citations were made during the enforcement period, which ran from August 19-September 5, 2016. Dexter Officer's conducted 63 traffic stops during this campaign.
“I am proud of our Officer's for their hard work and dedication to making our region’s roadways safer,” said Lieutenant Benton. “Substance-impaired driving is more than a reckless choice by a few individuals,” he said. “Each year, substance-impaired driving costs the lives of thousands on America’s highways.
Preliminary data shows in 2015, there were 196 fatalities and 663 serious injuries that involved at least one substance-impaired driver. That equates to one substance-impaired driving fatality every 1-3/4 days.
During the holiday August 21 – September 7, 2015, five (5) people were killed and fifty-three (53) seriously injured which involved at least one substance-impaired driver. Dexter Police Department joined forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and nearly 10,000 law enforcement agencies across the country in this year’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
For more information, visit the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign headquarters at www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov, or www.saveMOlives.com.
