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Joplin Health Department Receives Grants for Dementia Support and Safe Driving Education

September 23, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Health Department is the recipient of two grant awards that will serve populations with very different needs. For the first time, the Health Department has been selected for a $1,000 grant from the […]

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Freeman Health System and KRI Sign Letter of Intent Regarding the Future of Fort Scott Health Care Services

September 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Freeman Health System and KRI announced on September 21 the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the future ownership and operation of Freeman Fort Scott Hospital. Since opening Freeman Fort Scott […]

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Freeman Health System’s Neosho Hospital’s Swing Bed Program Keeps Family Together and Safe

September 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – The swing bed program at Freeman Health System’s Neosho Hospital literally spared a local family an untold amount of stress, worry and financial hardship by keeping their beloved sister Tammy Burnette just […]

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Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy Break Ground on AWSOM Whole Health Campus, Marking a New Era for Whole-Person Health in the Heartland

September 18, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Key Points · The Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy broke ground on a 120+-acre campus for specialty care and whole-health innovation in Bentonville, Arkansas. · As part of the long-term agreement between the Foundation […]

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Ozark Center Receives $15,000 Grant from Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation to Establish Behavioral Health Training in Southwest Missouri Schools

September 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Missouri (“Molina”), awarded a $15,000 grant to Ozark Center, an entity of Freeman Health System, to launch the Rural Behavioral […]

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Freeman Health System to Host Breast Cancer Survivors Health Fair on September 17

September 8, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join Freeman Health System on Thursday, September 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for their Breast Cancer Survivors Health Fair. Hosted at the Women’s Center Conference Room (1532 W. 32nd Street), this event is aimed […]

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Freeman Health System Establishes Free Infant Ossuary for Area Families

September 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – A dedication ceremony, which included a minute-long moment of silence, was held Tuesday morning to honor the infants and babies whose remains will be laid to rest inside a new infant ossuary […]

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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to Give Away a Chance to Win Chiefs Game Ticket Package to Those Who Donate Before the Labor Day Holiday

September 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals, is calling on donors to step up to the line […]

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Freeman Health System to Host Breast Cancer Survivors Health Fair on September 17

August 31, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join Freeman Health System on Thursday, September 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for their Breast Cancer Survivors Health Fair. Hosted at the Women’s Center Conference Room (1532 W. 32nd Street), this event is aimed […]

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Go Wild About Saving Lives During the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Dickerson Park Zoo’s Annual Blood Donation Promotion

August 27, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Go wild about saving lives this fall. Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) are teaming up once again to encourage lifesaving blood donations during the annual “Go Wild. […]

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