Sikeston, Missouri - On September 21, 2019, Saint Francis became aware that the computer network that Ferguson Medical Group, LP (FMG) utilized prior to being acquired by Saint Francis Medical Center experienced a cyber attack on September 20, 2019. As a result of that attack, all of the medical records for services provided at FMG prior to January 1, 2019, were made inaccessible to Saint Francis and they were asked to pay a ransom to regain access to the records. Saint Francis took immediate steps to secure the network and worked with federal law enforcement throughout that process.
Due to many uncertainties in these situations, Saint Francis did not pay a ransom to the attacker, but instead restored access to the medical records through available backup files; however, Saint Francis was not able to restore access to all of the impacted records. Any records for services provided at FMG between September 20, 2018, and December 31, 2018, as well as any documentation that had been scanned into the FMG system, regardless of date, were unable to be restored.
Saint Francis does not believe that this incident resulted in the disclosure of any patient information to any unauthorized third parties. While there is no indication that patient information has been or will be used inappropriately, Saint Francis is notifying all impacted individuals who can be identified and located and is advising them of precautionary steps they can take to protect themselves, including offering complimentary credit monitoring service. Information about how to enroll in the free credit monitoring is available in the letters mailed to patients or by calling the toll-free number Saint Francis established for this matter.
Saint Francis regrets that this incident occurred and is committed to providing quality care and safeguarding personal information. Saint Francis has established a call center to answer any questions that patients may have about this incident. Individuals may contact the call center at (866) 611-1186 between 8 am and 8 pm Central time, Monday through Friday.
Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy.
Serving nearly 715,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, our focus is on patients' outcomes, experience and value.
Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by more than 3,000 colleagues and nearly 300 providers in 11 communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. Major services include Primary Care, Gastroenterology, Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, Family BirthPlace and the region’s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Stoddard County Route F Reduced for Pipe Replacement
Route F in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace the culvert pipe under the roadway.
This section of roadway is located between County Road 420 and Route J.
Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636)
MDC reports 88,843 deer harvested during firearms opening weekend
Top counties: Franklin with 2,078 deer checked, Texas with 1,931, and Callaway with 1,735.
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 88,843 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of the fall firearms deer season Nov. 16 and 17. Of the 88,843 deer harvested, 51,086 were antlered bucks, 8,115 were button bucks, and 29,642 were does.
Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Franklin with 2,078 deer checked, Texas with 1,931, and Callaway with 1,735.
Last year, hunters checked 99,470 deer during the opening weekend of the 2018 November portion of firearms deer season.
The November portion of fall firearms deer seasons continues through Nov. 26. Archery deer season opens again Nov. 27 through Jan. 15, 2020. The late youth portion runs Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. The antlerless portion runs Dec. 6-8. The alternative methods portion runs Dec. 28 through Jan. 7, 2020.
Pictured is Ben Ray of Sikeston, Missouri with his buck shot in Bollinger County, Missouri.
Bloomfield, Missouri - Run Your Race Before You Stuff Your Face Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk is set for Thanksgiving morning!!
Bloomfield Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th at the Bloomfield City Park.
8 a.m. registration with the race start time set for 8:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per person. Medals will be awarded.
Everyone is welcome so wear your best turkey gear.
For more information contact Emily Goodin(573) 714-4960 or emgoodin25@gmail.com
Event sponsored by the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
Dexter, Missouri - The Lunch Box formerly known as the Stoddard County Nutrition Center invites you to join them for lunch Monday - Friday and enjoy some fun activities as well.
The Lunch Box is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in historic downtown Dexter and it's not just for seniors!
You really don't have to be a senior to eat there. The food is great, served hot, and very inexpensive.
They serve lunch from noon - 1 p.m. and the cost is $3.50 for seniors and $5.50 for non-seniors. Suggested age for seniors is 60+
Monday, November 11th - Closed for Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 12th - Chicken and wild rice soup, cheese stick, vegetable blend, peans, crackers, and fruit.
Wednesday, November 13th - Fish or pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, and fruit.
Thursday, November 14th - Beef stew, spinach, roll, and fruit.
Friday, November 15th - Ham and beans, stewed tomatoes, cooked cabbage, cornbread and fruit.
