Parkland Health Center

01/02/2026

The first baby born in St. Francois County in 2026 is here! 👶🎉

Parkland Health Center is proud to welcome Autumn, born January 2 at 8:05 a.m. 💕

⚖️ 7 lbs. 11 oz.
📏 18.5 inches

Congratulations to mom Mindy and big sisters Alexxis and Aubree of Fredericktown on the arrival of this beautiful baby girl!

12/31/2025

We are proud to share that Parkland Health Center has been named to Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals 2026 list! 🎉 The list recognizes hospitals that demonstrate excellence in patient outcomes, hospital best practices, value, and patient experience.

“Being named to Forbes’ inaugural ‘Top Hospitals’ list is a powerful affirmation of the extraordinary care our team provides every day,” said Annette Schnabel, president, Parkland Health Center. “This recognition reflects our deep commitment to quality, compassion, and access to care for our community and surrounding region. I am incredibly proud of our physicians, nurses, and team of caregivers who live our mission in every patient interaction.”

We’re grateful to serve a community that places its trust in us every day. ♥️

Learn more: https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-hospitals/?fbclid=IwVERFWAPCbEJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEej69heaDwe0DD9rCOU--6FEin_7uIHey5b8pmBJwqw2-xBKljuba_inOD5SQ_aem_ijK3BMlBL16Rs-I80t21Pw

12/24/2025

The best gifts come in the tiniest packages 🎁

Celebrating our newest Parkland Health Center arrivals and the families who welcomed them this holiday season!

12/23/2025

Parkland Health Center is proud to introduce our new robotic-assisted surgical system, a revolutionary advancement in surgical technology that enhances precision, control, and patient outcomes. This state-of-the-art robotic-assisted system is designed for minimally invasive procedures.

“This technology elevates the level of care we can provide to our community,” said Annette Schnabel, president of Parkland Health Center. “We’re thrilled to offer our patients the benefits of robotic surgery right here at Parkland.”

The robotics systems will be utilized for laparoscopic and general surgeries, such as hernia repairs and bowel procedures. Additionally, it will be used for gynecological surgeries, including hysterectomies and fibroid removal, offering patients a safer, less invasive alternative to traditional surgery.

Utilizing high-definition 3D visualization and robotic arms with a greater range of motion than the human hand, surgeons can perform complex procedures with unmatched accuracy. The benefits of robotic surgery include smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, less trauma to surrounding tissues, and significantly shorter recovery times.

"We're excited to bring robotic surgery to Parkland. This system gives us greater precision with small incisions and expedited recovery for our patients,” said Rafael Figueroa, MD, a general surgeon at Parkland. “Most importantly, it means people in our community can receive advanced surgical care close to home with state-of-the-art technology."

As robotic-assisted surgery continues to transform the medical field, our hospital remains at the forefront of innovation, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality of care with the most advanced technology available right here in our community!

12/18/2025

Parkland Health Center is proud to support the United Way of St. Francois County and the incredible impact they make everyday! Thank you for building a stronger, healthier community. ♥️

Huge THANK YOU to Parkland Health Center for your incredible donation! 💙

We’re honestly at a loss for words. Your generosity and the way you show up throughout the year to support the United Way, means more than we can say. Because of partners like you, we’re able to award the grants we do and help make a real difference across our community.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you, Parkland Health Center. We couldn’t do this work without you. 🙏✨
Mark Toti
Kim Hutson
Leigh Ragsdale

12/16/2025

Please join us in congratulating Bobbie, Parkland Health Center’s December Employee of the Month! 🎉

At Parkland, compassionate care isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. And Bobbie exemplifies that spirit in every moment she spends with her patients and their families.

Bobbie’s nominator shared that during a particularly sensitive situation, Bobbie helped ensure important testing was completed and took the time to provide clarity, information, and reassurance to a family facing an end-of-life decision. Her calm presence and thoughtful communication made a meaningful difference in an incredibly emotional moment.

Thank you, Bobbie, for your leadership, service, and the countless ways you make a difference at Parkland each day! 🩷

12/12/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City of Farmington, Missouri Prepares for Impactful Cold this Weekend

Farmington, Missouri (December 11, 2025) – The National Weather Service is predicting very cold air moving into the Farmington area this weekend. The coldest temperatures are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, and dangerously cold wind chill values are likely. Confidence is high that temperatures near zero will combine with wind to produce wind chill values of -10 to -25 degrees. The coldest period will be early Sunday morning.

The City of Farmington urges residents to take precautions and reminds the public that all City-operated buildings open to the public during normal business hours may be used as warming locations.

WARMING LOCATIONS:

Farmington City Hall
110 W Columbia St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)

Development Services / City Light & Water
101 S Jefferson St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)

Farmington Civic Center
2 Black Knight Dr
5:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon–Fri)
7:00AM – 6:00PM (Saturday)
8:00AM – 6:00PM (Sunday)

Farmington Public Library
101 N A St
10:00AM – 9:00PM (Mon–Thurs)
10:00AM – 6:00PM (Fri)
10:00AM – 4:00PM (Sat)

Farmington Police Department
310 Ste. Genevieve Ave
Open 24/7

Farmington Fire Department
222 E Columbia St
Open 24/7

Additional warming shelters throughout St. Francois County are also available. For assistance in getting to the nearest shelter, residents may call Central Dispatch at 573-431-3131.

EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS

The Uplift Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter, located at 609 Wallace Road in Farmington, is operated by East Missouri Action Agency, and offers shelter from 5:00pm-8:00am daily. If the daytime temperature is 40 degrees or below, the shelter will be open twenty-four hours a day.

Anyone is eligible to stay at the Uplift Shelter, with the exception of s*x offenders and those who have been previously banned. The shelter houses, men, women, and children. Please call 573-454-2304 for information about staying at the shelter. For the most current updates and volunteer opportunities, please follow the Uplift Shelter page.

Additional overnight options include:
• Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council – 573-358-3913
• Shared Blessings Transitional Housing – 573-358-2998

Both facilities are located in Bonne Terre and provide long-term support and housing resources for those experiencing homelessness. Please call for more information about staying at any of the facilities listed.

DAY SHELTERS

East Missouri Action Agency also operates the Uplift Day Shelter. The Day Shelter, located at 605 Wallace Road in Farmington, is now open from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday.

The Uplift Day Shelter offers solutions for those experiencing homelessness. This includes providing nutritious meals, showers, laundry, case management, resource connections, job search coaching and support, and additional services to help meet basic needs and promote stability. Those in need may contact the shelter at 573-454-2304 for more information about services.

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS

Farmington Emergency Management Director Josh McAtee encourages residents to check on neighbors, friends, family members, and pets. “Make sure everyone has adequate shelter during the extreme cold,” said McAtee. “Residents may also sign up for emergency alerts at www.farmington-mo.gov/smart911 or through the Farmington, MO Citizen Services app.”

The Farmington Public Works Department reminds homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes during the extreme cold, including:

• Leaving a small stream of water running when temperatures stay below freezing for an extended period
• Ensuring manufactured home skirting is secure
• Ensuring your home is properly insulated
• Removing garden hoses from outside faucets
• Knowing how to shut off your home’s water supply
• Contacting a licensed plumber if pipes freeze

Taking these precautions can prevent significant damage and costly repairs. If you experience a water line break, you may contact the City of Farmington Public Works Department at 573-756-0608, or after hours and during holiday office closures at 573-431-3131.

For more information, please contact the Farmington Office of Emergency Management at 573-756-2324.

Joshua McAtee
Emergency Management Director
City of Farmington

12/09/2025

U.S. News and World Report has recognized Parkland Health Center as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care! 🎉

Parkland earned a High Performing designation—the highest possible award—in recognition of our excellence in care for expectant parents.

Parkland Health Center was also recognized as a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital—a designation recognizing essential hospitals serving communities that would be in danger of becoming maternity deserts if they were to stop providing crucial maternity care services.

“Earning a place on the U.S. News & World Report Best Maternity Hospitals list for the third year in a row is a testament to the skill, compassion, and unwavering commitment of our entire maternity care team,” says Annette Schnabel, president of Parkland Health Center. “Every day, our teams show what it means to put patients and their family first, and I couldn’t be more proud of the exceptional care they provide to mothers and babies in our community.”

Congratulations to all of our incredible team members who play a role in caring for our littlest patients—your expertise and compassion made this possible!

Learn more about the recognition: https://heyor.ca/7kQQEk

12/08/2025

Exciting news—our cardiology team has moved! Patients will now see our BJC Medical Group cardiologists at Parkland’s beautiful new Heart Health Center, located at 1151 Hazel Lane in Farmington.

Andre Bouhasin, MD
Azamuddin Khaja, MD
Archana Sinha, MD
Kristin Jennings, FNP
Ryane Fitzwater, PA-C

If you have questions, please call 573-705-7870.

12/05/2025

The Family Care Pharmacy at Parkland Health Center is now offering a wide range of vaccinations—no appointment and no prescription needed. Just walk in and stay protected this season.

These vaccines are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m-5 p.m.:

• Influenza
• Tdap, Td
• Pneumonia
• Shingles
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Meningitis
• COVID

Our pharmacy team makes it quick and easy, and most insurances cover these at low or no cost! ✅

Learn more: https://heyor.ca/PUfu5h

12/02/2025

🎉 Today is , and we’re feeling extra grateful.

Because of supporters like you, we’ve been able to bring comfort, safety, and healing to our community in so many ways:

💙 $250,000 helped renovate our Therapy Services Department, creating a larger, more versatile therapy gym, private treatment rooms, and dedicated spaces for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
💙 $179,450 supported the creation of our new Women’s Imaging Center, bringing state-of-the-art mammography and advanced imaging to local patients.
💙 $215,000 upgraded our maternity care unit with new beds, couches, recliners, and a refreshed nurses station—helping new families begin their stories in a warm, welcoming environment.
💙 $17,000 brought a giant inflatable digestive tract to local schools to help kids learn about healthy choices in a fun, memorable way.

Every gift stays right here in our community, touching lives in ways that truly matter.

This , we invite you to support the Parkland Health Center Foundation: https://heyor.ca/5xIpiV

11/28/2025

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer—claiming more lives than breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancer combined—so early detection is key.

A simple CT scan is the only way to catch lung cancer early while it is still treatable. BJC HealthCare nurse navigators Bridget Switzer, RN, and Tamatha Hughes, RN, and coordinator Julie Coyle recently spoke with KREI Newsmakers to share the importance of life-saving lung cancer screenings.

Our lung cancer team calls the low-dose CT scan the "mammogram for your lungs." Since patients often won't notice symptoms until the cancer has already progressed, screening is essential to catch lung cancer before it spreads. Julie, an ex-smoker herself, encourages everyone not to be afraid to get the scan.

The low-radiation CT scan takes only minutes and is covered by insurance if you meet three criteria:

— You are 50 to 77 years old.
— You are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years.
— You have a 20-pack-year history of smoking.

Knowing your eligibility for this screening could save your life. "I just encourage everyone to have a conversation with your provider," said Tamatha. This screening is now available at both the Farmington and Bonne Terre locations!

If you have concerns about costs, don't let that stop you. Grant funding may be available through a BJC program for those who qualify.

Have questions? Contact us directly by calling the Lung Screening Program at 855-399-5864 or listen to the full interview with KREI "Talk of the Parkland" AM 800 to learn more: https://heyor.ca/DmZKUj