Rivalry drives up medical charges in Cape Girardeau

Similar to conditions in inner cities, many residents of these rural areas have one or more chronic illnesses linked to poor diet, sedentary lifestyles and heavy smoking, said Steven C. Bjelich, chief executive of St. Francis Healthcare System, which operates a 280-bed hospital in Cape Girardeau.

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Published inMcClatchy - Tribune Business News
Main Author Doyle, Jim
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 06.01.2013
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Summary:Similar to conditions in inner cities, many residents of these rural areas have one or more chronic illnesses linked to poor diet, sedentary lifestyles and heavy smoking, said Steven C. Bjelich, chief executive of St. Francis Healthcare System, which operates a 280-bed hospital in Cape Girardeau.