Joplin, MO. – Eight area nursing schools received $2,000 checks each – $16,000 total – from Freeman Auxiliary officials during the annual “Nursing School Support Check Presentation” at Freeman Hospital West.
Freeman President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Fry and Freeman Auxiliary President Kay Glendenning handed out checks to representatives from the area nursing schools that consistently graduate talented nurses to Freeman Health System – Carthage Technical College, Crowder College, Fort Scott Community College, Franklin Technology Center, Labette Community College, Missouri Southern State University, Pittsburg State University, and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
Throughout the year, Freeman Health System provides student nurses with hands-on experience and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, working alongside veteran Freeman nurses. Simultaneously, Freeman volunteers raise money for the Auxiliary through Freeman Gift Gallery sales at Freeman West and Freeman Neosho Hospitals, and through various fundraisers held throughout the year.
“Nursing is absolutely critical in the healthcare setting today, and there is no way that we can have functioning hospitals or functioning clinics without strong nursing support,” Fry said, praising Freeman’s partnership with the eight nursing school programs.
In response, nursing school representatives told Fry that nursing applications cycles were “up across the board,” marking a brighter future ahead for nursing.
Freeman Auxiliary has contributed $168,000 directly to area nursing schools since 2012 for their various projects, said Danae Taylor, Freeman’s Volunteer Services & Gift Shop Manager.
“Every day you work diligently to prepare future nurses, not just to treat the illness, but to meet suffering with skill, compassion, and hope,” Taylor said to the nursing school’s representatives. “Because of your dedication to nursing education, you are helping to alleviate suffering in ways that reach far beyond the four walls of the classrooms – you’re reaching into hospital rooms, clinics, homes, and communities.”
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About Freeman Health System
Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services. In 2024, Freeman earned dozens of individual awards for medical excellence and patient safety from CareChex®, a quality rating system that helps consumers evaluate healthcare providers and their experiences. U.S. News & World Report named Freeman Health System one of the Best Hospitals for 2022. With more than 320 physicians on staff representing more than 90 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics, children’s services, women’s services, and many others for all of the Four State Area. Freeman is also involved in numerous community-based activities and sponsored events and celebrations. Additionally, in the Joplin/Pittsburg areas, Freeman is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit freemanhealth.com
Reference:
Kevin McClintock, Media Relations Coordinator
Freeman Health System
417.434.3458
KSMcclintock@freemanhealth.com
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