Fitzgibbon Hospital

02/20/2026

Few people fully understand the importance of the work of our Environmental Services staff. There is not a surface in our facility that these dedicated workers don't touch in a given day, often many times per day. And this is highlighted when there are outbreaks of influenza or other illnesses in our community. Watch as 2 of our staffers talk about the work they do to keep our patients and visitors safe.

02/19/2026

In this 4th video, Jacob Elfrink, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Fitzgibbon Hospital and Fitzgibbon Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, explains in further detail what he does to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. To make an appointment to see Dr. Elfrink for carpal tunnel syndrome or any other joint or bone issue, call (660)886-8414.

02/18/2026

02/16/2026

02/10/2026

Fitzgibbon Hospital to Continue Offering Pain Clinic

Fitzgibbon leadership has announced the continuation of pain management services from Wallace Ralston, DNP, CRNA, reversing an earlier announcement that the clinic would be closing.
“We are happy to have reached a solution in that Wally Ralston will continue to serve patients here a couple times a month,” said Angy Littrell, President and CEO of Fitzgibbon Hospital. “He is a very popular provider who has a sizeable following and gives essential pain management care in both a clinic and procedural setting. We know this is a great need for many in our community, and I’m very happy we have reached an agreement for him to continue to see patients here.”
Ralston will continue to see patients within Fitzgibbon Orthopedic and Sports Medicine on the second floor of Fitzgibbon Hospital. He cares for patients in need of various types of pain relief care. Ralston, who focuses on procedural relief of chronic pain, is committed to Saline County and area patients.
Ralston is highly trained, earning qualifications as both a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and a Doctorate Nurse Practitioner. He completed his Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from UMKC in 2020 and his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from UMKC in 2009. He completed a fellowship in Chronic Pain Management at Texas Christian University in 2018. Ralston also earned his Master of Arts in Biology and Anesthesia in 2004 from UMKC and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Kansas in 1998.
Also involved in academic medicine, Ralston has served as an Associate Professor at UMKC and the Truman School of Nurse Anesthesia since 2014.
Ralston treats a number of painful conditions with both traditional and holistic medicine techniques, including steroid injections and spinal blocks. Other conditions such as chronic migraine and other headaches, SI joint dysfunction, sciatic nerve pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) as well as treatment options for Covid-19 Long Haul Syndrome.
To make an appointment for pain management, call (660) 886-8414.

02/09/2026

With convenient extended hours, you can see a provider before or after work/school!

02/05/2026

Steve Hartwig had treatment for his carpal tunnel syndrome by Dr. Jacob Elfrink at Fitzgibbon Orthopedic and Sports Medicine and wanted his community to know about how great his care was. Here is part 3 of the full story. In this video, Dr. Eflrink explains who is at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. Perhaps what he says rings true for you? Don't continue to struggle with it when Dr. Elfrink is ready and willing to treat you. Stay tuned next week for Part 4 of Steve's story.

02/03/2026

Fitzgibbon Hospital Welcomes Board-Certified General Surgeon Dr. Jeremy Stayton

Fitzgibbon Hospital announces the addition of Jeremy D. Stayton, M.D., FACS, a board-certified general surgeon with extensive experience in rural healthcare and Level 1 trauma training. Dr. Stayton will be performing the wide array of procedures typically performed by a general surgeon, including hernia repairs, appendectomies and gall bladder procedures.
Dr. Stayton brings more than seven years of surgical practice to Fitzgibbon Hospital, having served other area hospitals since January 2021. His expertise encompasses a wide range of general surgery services, including laparoscopic and open procedures, as well as upper and lower endoscopies.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stayton to our surgical team," said Angy Littrell, President and CEO of Fitzgibbon Hospital. "His experience in rural healthcare settings and his Level 1 trauma training make him an exceptional addition to the care we provide our community."
Dr. Stayton earned his medical degree from Saint Matthew's University in 2011. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago – Mount Sinai Program, where he trained at a 319-bed, Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center serving a diverse urban population. He was selected chief resident during his final year and received the prestigious Thomas Vargish "Resident of the Year" Award in 2016.
Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2018, Dr. Stayton was formally inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) in October 2025. He previously practiced as a partner surgeon at Dickinson Surgery & Endoscopy in Iron Mountain, Michigan, from 2017 to 2020, where he developed a clinical interest in endocrine surgery.

Dr. Stayton holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and studied political and international studies at Tel Aviv University in Israel.
Dr. Stayton will expand the number of procedures that can be provided at Fitzgibbon Hospital with the following:
• Hernia repair
• Appendectomy and gall bladder removal
• Breast surgery
• Port insertions and removals
• Mass, lesion and cyst excisions
• Hemorrhoidectomy
• Lymph node biopsy
Patients seeking care from Dr. Stayton should request a referral from their primary care provider. Appointments can also be scheduled by calling (660) 886-7800 and selecting option 6.
Marshall Surgical Associates is located inside the Fitzgibbon Medical Clinic, adjacent to the south side of the hospital, at 2305 South 65 Highway, Building A, Marshall, Mo.

01/30/2026

In this 2nd video of an 8-part series, Steve Hartwig shares about the care he received from orthopedic surgeon, Jacob Elfrink, M.D. in treating his carpal tunnel syndrome. Part 1, posted last week, can also be seen on our Facebook and Youtube channels. Tune in next week for more of Steve's story and learn about how Dr. Elfrink can treat your carpal tunnel syndrome with both surgical and non-surgical options.

01/22/2026

Steve Hartwig had his Carpal Tunnel Syndrome treated by orthopedic surgeon, Jacob Elfrink, MD and has a lot to say about his care. In this first video of an 8-part series, Hartwig shares the symptoms he experienced with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Are you experiencing similar symptoms? Call (660)886-8414 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Elfrink at Fitzgibbon Orthopedic & Sports Medicine. There are surgical and non-surgical options available right here in Marshall.

In this first video in an 8-part series, Steve Hartwig shares the symptoms he experienced with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Are you experiencing similar symptoms...

01/20/2026

Area Mother Credits Fitzgibbon Team with Saving Her Life During Emergency Delivery

Eight-time mom Hailey Millsap faced unexpected emergency complications just minutes after what seemed to be a “routine” labor and delivery of her baby. However, the Syracuse, Mo., mom credits quick action by the medical team in the Women’s Center at Fitzgibbon Hospital with saving her life.
After hours of laboring to deliver her baby, Millsap's fifth delivery with William Smith, M.D./OBGYN, required an emergency cesarean section when her baby wouldn't drop through the birth canal. During the procedure, she developed a placental abruption, a serious complication where the placenta – which serves as the lifeline between mother and baby - separates from the uterus. This can cause excessive, and even life threatening, bleeding in the new mother.
"Dr. Smith explained what was taking place the entire time," Millsap said. "The procedure was very quick."
The real crisis emerged during what should have been the peaceful "golden hour" of bonding with her newborn son, Retlyn. Within 30 minutes of returning to her room, nurses noticed significant bleeding.
"I looked at my fiancé and asked if he could take the baby. I didn't feel well," Millsap recalled.
The new mom was experiencing a severe postpartum hemorrhage, or bleeding. Nurses Cheyann Green, LPN, Brea Weber, RN, Mikiah Davis, RN and particularly Caitlyn McCorkle, RN sprang into action. They worked together calmly but urgently to control the bleeding while keeping Millsap conscious.
"They kept saying 'stay with us, Hailey,’ " Millsap said. "I just kept telling myself, ‘Don't close my eyes,’ begging the Lord for a little extra time here on earth."
Throughout the crisis, the team maintained a reassuring presence, according to Millsap. One nurse held her hand while repeatedly telling her fiancé, "She will be ok, Dad."
The next night, Caitlyn returned to Millsap's room with a yellow crocheted hat she had made for baby Retlyn.
“She wanted me to always remember that my experience and my baby was like the song by Coldplay, 'Yellow,' " Millsap said. "She is so right. Mothers will conquer the world for their babies."
Five months later, both mother and baby are thriving. Millsap credits Dr. Smith's surgical skill for her quick recovery and excellent incision-healing and the nurses for their work in keeping her calm during a time of great concern.
As a mother of eight children, five delivered by Dr. Smith, Millsap said she has followed him throughout his career because of the trust he has built with her family.
“I made the choice to drive the hour drive every time. I trusted him and whoever would be standing beside him,” said Millsap. “I will forever speak highly on behalf of Fitzgibbon and the staff because, when it would’ve been just as easy to hand me a cold washcloth and go back to their station, they checked everything off their list before walking out of that room. Ultimately, their care saved my life.”
Millsap said that the staff knew of her fear of having a C-section, and they took every step to make sure she was informed and cared for at every turn.
"You just don’t find good humans every day in this world. But at Fitzgibbon, you find a hospital full of them. So when I say I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my life, I mean that earnestly," Millsap said. "What could have gone very wrong, Fitzgibbon and staff fought to keep going right."