(Neosho, MO) – Newton County residents driving on Wood or McKinney streets in downtown Neosho can’t miss the newest addition to the expanding Freeman Neosho Hospital campus.
Freeman Health System’s Neosho Rehabilitation, located at 346 S. Wood Street, is on track to open to the public in early September.
The state-of-the-art rehabilitation center’s main iron frame, sheet metal decking for the roof, sprinkler pipes and outer walls are installed or nearly completed. Concrete’s also been poured for some of the building’s sidewalks.
“We should be close to being in the dry on the first week of June,” said Joe Yust, Freeman Neosho’s director of facilities management. “In another month, the building will look a lot different.”
Freeman Health System officials broke ground last December for the 8,300-square-foot rehab center which offers unprecedented therapy capabilities.
“This is something the Neosho community has needed for a very long time, and we are thrilled to be able to bring this service to our community,” said Renee Denton, Freeman Neosho Hospital Chief Operating Officer.
The $3.6 million facility will be dedicated to expanding services currently available in Neosho while offering advanced therapeutic tools and technologies, Denton said. Those tools and technologies include:
- Physical Therapy: Rehab from fractures, sprains, surgeries; management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, back plain, and neurological disorders; improvement of mobility, balance, and strength to enhance daily function; addressing dizziness and eliminating balance issues through vestibular therapy.
- Occupational Therapy: Regain independence in daily activities after an injury or illness; modifying environments to support patients’ ability to perform tasks; faster recovery through precise positioning with custom splint making capabilities.
- Speech Therapy: Treats speech disorders such as stuttering or articulation; address language delays; improve cognitive-communication skills in conditions like stroke or brain injuries; offers swallow studies to identify problems with the pharynx and esophagus.
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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