Community
Blizzard Blitz
Joplin, MO. – After being shown a dizzying array of flavorful toppings for his customized Dairy Queen Blizzard®, a smiling Sebastian Green asked if he could have them all in one cup. In the end, […]
Health Care
Community
Celebrate the Spirit of Giving at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Christmas in July Blood Drive on July 31
Joplin, Missouri – July 29, 2025 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive provider of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 healthcare facilities, is inviting donors to get cozy and give back during […]
Health Care
A Moment to Remember
Joplin, MO. – Tears flowed – from parents in the audience to Freeman Learning Center Director Josh Sharp as he spoke from the podium – as the fourth graduating class received diplomas while wearing Freeman-blue […]
Events
Dairy Queen to Support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals with Miracle Treat Day on July 31
(Joplin, MO) – Sebastian Green will customize his very own Blizzard®, Dairy Queen’s iconic ice-cold summer treat, during a preview of the annual Miracle Treat Day on July 31. “We are grateful for the partnership […]
Events
Joplin Health Department to Offer CPR Classes on July 30, 2025
Doctors have stated that administering CPR outside the hospital can save thousands of lives annually, but about half of Americans say they don’t know how to do it. To help area residents, CPR training is […]
Education
Kansas City University Launches Rural Health Scholars Program Across Three Midwest States
Kansas City University (KCU), the number-one producer of physicians practicing in Missouri, has announced its new Rural Health Scholars program — an innovative, partnership designed to fast-track students from rural, medically underserved counties in Kansas, Missouri, […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Earns Five Achievement Awards from American Heart Association for 2025
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received five American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Receives American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025, one of only 323 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to […]
Events
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: Joplin First Responders Compete to Save Lives at July 25 Blood Drive
(Joplin, MO) – Heroes from across Joplin are coming together for a cause that saves lives. Local first responders are teaming up with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) for the fourth annual Joplin […]
Health Care
Aimee J Daily, Ph.D., President and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Makes Historic Visit to Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – It was a whirlwind tour for Aimee J Daily, Ph.D, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, during her first-ever visit to Freeman Health System, the very epicenter of […]