CHI Health St. Francis

St. Francis Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center

The St. Francis Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center (ADTC) offers residential and outpatient treatment services for substance use disorders.

Experience expert heart care that’s in rhythm with you. Our local heart experts at CHI Health Clinic in Grand Island and Hastings have been caring for the community for more than 20 years and have 70+ years of combined experience, advanced knowledge and techniques to keep your heart in tune. We’re proud to live and work in the community, and continue to serve our friends and neighbors in Central Nebraska with 24/7 in-person care.

A sophisticated range of cardiology services is also available nearby at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, should you need it for:

• Managing serious conditions such as chronic heart failure
• Treating heart emergencies at our brand new, state-of-the art, 24/7 Cath Lab
• Recovering from heart illness and improving your health with Cardiac Rehabilitation 

A benefit of being part of CHI Health is easy access to the advanced care and services of our extended team, including:

• LAAC (left atrial appendage closure) Devices
• Electrophysiology
• Vascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery

We also offer the online convenience of one consistent medical record system, MyChart, so all of your information is one place for managing your health care. 

Our local specialized services include:

Aquapheresis

St. Francis was one of the first hospitals in Central Nebraska to utilize Aquapheresis™ Therapy, also known as ultrafiltration therapy, which is designed to safely and effectively remove excess salt and water from the bodies of patients who are suffering from fluid overload due to heart failure.

A low salt diet, fluid restriction or other therapies can help patients reduce fluid – such as a water pill, or diuretic, given orally or intravenously. However, these treatments do not always work effectively, resulting in a need for alternative therapy – such as Aquapheresis™.

Heart Failure

One in five adults over the age of 40 will develop heart failure. Early diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle improvements can help people with heart failure enjoy longer, more fulfilling lives. Our comprehensive heart failure program and team of experts offer highly specialized, proven treatments to help those with heart failure get back to the life they love.

St. Francis is pleased to provide superior heart and vascular care through a partnership with CHI Health Nebraska Heart, which has been ranked as a top cardiac hospital in Nebraska. The same cardiovascular physicians from Nebraska Heart also practice at St. Francis. This partnership allows us to provide you with a high level of specialization in the fast-advancing field of cardiology.

Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

If you’re dealing with a heart or lung condition, you may need to make lifestyle changes that can seem overwhelming. Our cardiac and pulmonary rehab staff is here to help you make the changes needed to become healthier.

Our cardiac rehab staff includes nurses with special training in caring for patients who have heart and lung problems. What they do best is make everyone feel welcome every time they walk through the door. Our nurses will teach you, encourage you, and support you on your path to wellness, so you can achieve:

• Improved physical fitness and ability to exercise
• Better knowledge of heart and lung disease
• Increased independence and quality of life
• Understanding of a heart-healthy lifestyle and decrease the risk of future heart problems

State-of-the-Art 24/7 Cath Lab

The all-new Cardiac and Vascular Catheterization Lab at St. Francis (opened in March of 2022) is on the leading edge of heart care. In addition to heart attack care, the new Cath Lab accommodates routine and diagnostic cardiac procedures, such as:

• Heart catheterizations
• Angioplasty
• Implanted pacemaker device
• Vascular Procedures

Vascular Surgery

Your vascular system is a complex expressway of veins and arteries. Vascular surgery may be needed when blocked or hardened arteries lead to vascular disease. CHI Health’s vascular program offers a range of preventive screenings and vascular surgery options with providers who are experienced in vascular procedures.

CHI Health St. Francis is proud to offer 3D mammography which is proven to find cancers (specifically early stage cancers) at a higher rate.

If joint pain is keeping you from participating in activities you enjoy, hip or knee replacement has the potential to restore your independence and quality of life.

The St. Francis Joint Replacement Center gives you access to first-class care close to home. You can remain near family and they can easily be involved in your care. Recovery is often quicker than you might expect. Most of our joint replacement patients are able to walk the day of surgery.

Free Joint Pain Seminar

Learn more about treatment options at a FREE seminar led by joint replacement coordinator Natalie Chavez, BSN, RN, CMSRN on the second Tuesday of each month at CHI Health St. Francis. Please call if you have any questions.

Please note that masks are required and we are taking precautions with seating and attendance to ensure proper social distancing.  Sessions take place in Conference Room 6A/B.

For questions, please call (308) 365-2208.

The Joint Camp Difference

One of the greatest features of the St. Francis Joint Replacement Center is Joint Camp. This program allows joint replacement patients to share the experience with other “campers”—everything from preoperative education to postoperative rehabilitation. The campers encourage each other to reach goals and celebrate achievements together.

Our Joint Camp participants select coaches to help them through recovery. The coach can be a friend or family member who learns about joint replacement and recovery right along with the camper. This knowledge is especially helpful once patients get home and need help with everyday activities such as getting dressed and preparing meals for the first couple of weeks.

Anterior Hip Replacement

Get back to the things you love. This new approach offers patients less pain and a faster recovery.

Amenities

The inpatient tower at St. Francis was designed to be a relaxing, healing environment. While at the Joint Replacement Center, you’ll stay in a private room with ample space for family and visitors.

The Nebraska Room is a bright cheery space where patients participate in group physical therapy.

Pain Control

Managing your pain is always at the forefront of our care. Although we can’t eliminate all pain, we do all we can to manage discomfort so you can tolerate the activities that will get you mobile and active again.

Before surgery, anesthesia providers will discuss your options for pain management. They will listen to your expectations and work with you to devise a plan that suits your needs.

Our anesthesiologists offer regional or general anesthesia.

We know every patient has individual pain management needs. A patient’s pain control is closely monitored after surgery by specially trained nurses.

At CHI Health Clinic St. Francis, our experienced primary care physicians and staff are committed to providing care to patients of all ages — babies to seniors — even on short notice.

• Direct Primary Care is a membership-based model of care providing enhanced access to your care team an an improved health care experience.
  
• Family Medicine offers comprehensive and continuous healthcare for individuals and families of all ages, fostering a long-term relationship with a trusted provider who understands your unique health history and needs, promoting optimal well-being from infancy to senior years.
• Internal Medicine offers comprehensive care of adult patients, providing expert diagnosis and management of complex medical conditions, including chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, to optimize their long-term health and well-being.
• Priority Care is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, including weekends and most holidays. We offer same-day, unscheduled access to a primary care provider and you pay no more than a regular doctor visit - including copays!
• Virtual Quick Care is available wyou need treatment for minor illnesses like sore throats, sinus infections, coughs and allergies. Consider receiving that care from the comfort of your own home with Virtual Quick Care.

Get Back to Living at CHI Health St. Francis Rehab

Life-changing events deserve personalized care. At CHI Health St. Francis Rehab, we create a unique recovery plan just for you, focusing on your individual needs and goals. Our dedicated team includes doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and more – all working together to support your journey. We're here to help you regain your independence and get back to doing what you love.

Why Choose St. Francis Rehab?

• Close to Home: Benefit from the support of your loved ones during your recovery.
• Comprehensive Therapy: Physical, occupational, and speech therapists dedicated to your progress.
• 24/7 Care: Round-the-clock nursing support in a comfortable environment.
• Real-Life Practice: Our home-like setting helps you practice daily living skills.
• Team Approach: A dedicated team of experts working together for your best outcome.

Are You Experiencing:

• Difficulty with self-care?
• Problems with mobility or balance?
• Speech or swallowing difficulties?

We Can Help You Recover From:

• Stroke
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Cardiac Surgery
• Neurological Conditions (like Parkinson's)
• And more!

Learn More About Rehabilitation at CHI Health St. Francis

Call us at (308) 398-5770 for a free screening and to learn how CHI Health St. Francis Rehab can help you regain your independence. We'll discuss your needs and explore the best options for your recovery.

After a stay in the hospital you might require short-term skilled nursing care. CHI Health St. Francis Skilled Care is the place to continue your post acute recovery. Your care team will work closely with you to determine your goals and help create a plan for success. They will meet with you on a regular basis to discuss goals of care and progress towards those goals. 

Our team of highly trained individuals will help you to reach your goals whether that be to return home, transition to an assisted living facility, or a residential area environment. We are with you every step of the way.

We are your home away from home while you work on your recovery and offer many services and amenities during your stay with us in skilled care.

Our Services

• Activities Director 7 days a week
• 24-Hour nursing care
• Transportation to and from appointments
• Home evaluation for safety and physical challenges
• Specialized medical care
• Therapy gym 
• Home-like setting 
• On-site laundry
• Private rooms with ensuite bath and shower

We take a multidisciplinary approach to your care and meet frequently with your care team. Your care team will work closely with you to determine your goals and help create a plan for success. They will meet with you and your family on a regular basis to discuss goals of care and progress towards those goals. 

Care Team

• Physicians 
• Social Work
• MDS Coordinator
• Skilled Rehabilitation Nurses
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech/Language Pathologists
• Dietician 
• Certified Nursing Assistants

Our dedicated team is committed to providing excellent and compassionate care, keeping you comfortable and assisting with your care needs.

St. Francis Skilled Care is located offsite from CHI Health St. Francis at 2116 W Faidley Ave. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to us at (308) 398-5880.

A stroke is brain damage caused by a blocked or bleeding artery in the brain. The American Stroke Association estimates that nearly 800,000 people will suffer a new or recurrent stroke this year.  

Stroke Treatment

Time is brain. See our Neurological Institute section for how strokes are treated and why minutes matter.

Best Outcomes

The CHI Health St. Francis Stroke Center has received national certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. This means that we provide quality care to meet the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients.

We provide rapid response in diagnosing and treating stroke patients. Our highly-specialized team collaborates at all stages of treatment using the most advanced research and technology.

CHI Health St. Francis received the 2023 Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

Multidisciplinary Team

At St. Francis, our medical team consists of physicians and medical specialists from neurology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, as well as respiratory, physical, occupational and speech therapists.  

The director of the Stroke Center is Dr. Adeolu Morowa, a Board Certified Neurologist. For more information, contact our St. Francis Stroke coordinator at (308) 398-5896.

What Sets Us Apart

We are committed to ensuring that no matter what CHI Health hospital you go to, we can ensure you will receive the highest level of care. Our system of care allows us to utilize resources to help ensure quality care throughout all campuses. See all of our hospital locations below.

We have developed a One-Call Transfer Center at CHI Health which helps if you need specialty care that is not available in your exact location, we get you transferred quickly and efficiently to a CHI Health hospital that can manage your care.

Expert women’s care now in Grand Island! We have added Women’s Health providers who will listen closely and address your health concerns. With routine exams to pregnancy care to menopause management and more, we are committed to caring for women – in every stage of life.

Now Offering Midwifery

New arrivals are a team effort. We have the resources, now including midwifery, that you need to have the moment you've been dreaming of. Our comprehensive team includes an expert L&D team at CHI Health St. Francis and 24/7 NNP coverage in the NICU.

Mother's Milk Depot

Our clinic is also a collection site for mothers interested in donating breast milk. We have partnered with the Mother's Milk Bank of Colorado to offer mothers the opportunity to make a difference in babies' lives. For more information please read our brochure. If you are interested in donating milk, contact the clinic at (308) 398-9393 for eligibility requirements.

Comprehensive outpatient wound treatment for acute and chronic wounds, ostomy and continence care.

Conditions

• Ulcers due to pressure, diabetes, neuropathy, or non-healing surgical wounds
• Vasculitis, Panniculitis, and Cellulitis
• Minor burns
• Soft tissue radionecrosis (radiation burns), compromised skin grafts, and flaps
• Traumatic wounds
• Lower extremity ulcerations
• Problematic fistulas or drain tubes
• Ostomy and peristomal skin care
• Incontinence and Incontinent skin care

ABI/TBI testing

Treatments

• Screening
• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Topical antimicrobial therapy
• Compression therapy
• Grafts
• Sharp, mechanical, chemical and autolytic debridement as well as low-frequency ultrasonic mist therapy/debridement

Specialists

Our clinic/team includes an APRN certified in advanced practice wound care, two registered nurses certified in wound care, and an APRN that is certified in wound, ostomy, and continence. Our team specializes in all wound types as well as in ostomy care.

Lacey Heikes, APRN, APCWCN

Suellen Bruguera, APRN, CWOCN

If you or anyone you know may be in need of our services please contact us where you will be able to talk to one of our nurses and discuss your needs and make an appointment.

CHI Health St. Francis has been designated as a Magnet organization. The Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes. The Magnet Recognition Program provides a roadmap to nursing excellence, which benefits the whole of an organization. To nurses, Magnet Recognition means education and development through every career stage, which leads to greater autonomy at the bedside. To patients, it means the very best care, delivered by nurses who are supported to be the very best that they can be.

CHI Health St. Francis recently earned its first-ever “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Based on performance measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and information from supplemental data sources, each hospital's letter grade represents its overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.

CHI Health St. Francis Skilled Care recently received 5-stars from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The prestigious rating is the highest any nursing homes in our area received. Our staff love what they do and they love to help people meet and surpass their goals! It’s quite the honor!

St. Francis Skilled Care is a licensed 36-bed facility providing a variety of care needs post hospitalization. In addition to our highly-trained nurses, available 24/7, we offer a full-scope of rehabilitation services, social workers to arrange for care after discharge and activities directors to help our patients reach their goals.