Founded in 1956, St. Francis Hospital is a community-based health care center that serves the residents of south-central Missouri. The hospital is a 20-plus-bed facility, as well as has a staff of more than 145 employees. It specializes in physical, occupational and speech therapies. St. Francis Hospital also offers cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, diagnostic, surgical, and urgent and inpatient care services. The hospital maintains a foot clinic that provides treatment for calluses, minor corns and diabetic foot ulcers. In addition, it operates a sleep disorder center and laboratory. St. Francis Hospital offers a range of imaging services that includes CT scan, ultrasound, mammography and fluoroscopy. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission. St. Francis Hospital is a part of St. Johns Health System, which is a member of the Sisters of Mercy Health System.