Fort Scott, KAN. – Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. is still on track to open in 2025, with officials now looking at a fall timeline for the 10-bed general medical unit and 24-hour emergency department to be […]
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to 45 area hospitals, is moving locations to a newly remodeled Joplin donor center. In partnership with the Joplin […]
(Joplin, MO) – Kenneth A. Heiles, DO, campus dean of Kansas City University’s (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) in Joplin, Missouri, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians […]
Kansas City University’s (KCU) 33rd Annual Research Symposium brought together students, faculty, residents, alumni and research partners for a record-breaking celebration of scientific discovery and academic excellence. Held at both the Kansas City and Joplin […]
(Joplin, MO) – Members of Freeman Auxiliary — the fundraising and project-driven arm of Freeman Health System — presented a $10,000 check to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States officials Tuesday morning. Auxiliary […]
In an ever-evolving health care landscape, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine is leading the way with two innovative tracks in behavioral health and leadership. Collaborative efforts from faculty across diverse disciplines have been […]
(Joplin, MO) – As mental issues and emotional distress continually impact our community and society overall, new behavioral health professionals were celebrated, with their careers set to begin upon completion of their higher education. Eleven […]
(Joplin, MO) – A symbolic transition of leadership took place on April 1, 2025, between Freeman Health System’s outgoing President Paula Baker and new Freeman President Matthew Fry. Fry, who was chosen as the health […]
The energy on both Kansas City University campuses was electric as cheers, laughter and happy tears echoed through the halls with the arrival of Match Day 2025. Osteopathic medical students gathered on KCU’s campuses in […]
(Columbus, KS) – Mercy Hospital Columbus Administrator Angie Saporito has been chosen to participate in one of the longest-running and most prestigious leadership programs in Kansas. Saporito is one of only 40 people selected from […]
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