Health Care
New Freeman Surgeon is Coming Home
(Joplin, MO) – At 18 years old, Cory Emmert took a job as a pharmacy technician at Freeman Hospital West. It would be the first of many positions for him at Freeman Health System, including […]
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Events
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Partners to Host Boots, Badges & Bikes Community Challenge Blood Drive
Roll in, roll up your sleeve, and respond to the call for summer lifesavers! Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the Joplin Police and Fire Departments, and Hideout Harley-Davidson are teaming up for the […]
Health Care
Mercy Offers New GRAIL Blood Test to Detect 50+ Types of Cancer
(Menlo Park, CA and St. Louis, MO) – Mercy and GRAIL, LLC, a health care company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured, announced plans to offer a multi-cancer early […]
Education
Kenneth Heiles, DO, Named Campus Dean for KCU-Joplin College of Osteopathic Medicine
(Joplin, MO) – Kansas City University (KCU) announces the appointment of Kenneth Heiles, DO, as campus dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) – Joplin. Heiles has served as associate dean of Graduate Medical […]
Health Care
Freeman Earns Gold and Gold Plus Status for Heart Care
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received national recognition for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care. Freeman has received three American Heart Association top achievement awards — one, Get With The Guidelines® award […]
Health Care
Mercy to Host MASH Camp and Offer Glimpse Into Health Care Careers
(Joplin, MO) – In conjunction with the Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center, Mercy Hospital Joplin will host the 2022 MASH Camp kids’ science and health exploration day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, […]
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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Issues Critical Appeal for All Blood Types
(Springfield, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is issuing a critical appeal for ALL blood types. Blood […]
Events
aliceCBD to Host First Ever Car Show
Come join aliceCBD for their Cruzin’ Into the Night event on Saturday, June 25 at their Joplin location, 5399 State Highway 43, Unit D. There will be a free car cruise, music provided by Mobile […]
Health Care
Freeman Brings Pain Management Physician to Pittsburg
(Joplin, MO) – Dr. Roger Misasi, interventional pain management specialist, is no stranger to southeast Kansas. He was born in Pittsburg, raised in Arma, attended St. Mary’s Colgan and Pittsburg State University (PSU), and was […]
Health Care
Children’s Miracle Network Launches Campaign with Sam’s Club and Walmart
(Joplin, MO) – For 35 years, Walmart and Sam’s Club have partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) to change kids’ health to change the future. Associates in stores and clubs across the country have […]