Education
Freeman Teams Up with PBS for Reading Event
(Joplin, MO) – “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you will go!” wrote Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. It was a […]
Health Care
COVID-19
Eligible Residents Now Able to Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments at Mercy
(Joplin, MO) – As Missouri expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, Mercy Hospital Joplin has now opened appointments online for those who want to get their vaccination. Residents can directly schedule their vaccination by going online to […]
Education
Freeman Auxiliary Presents $14,000 in Checks to Area Nursing Schools
Nurses are at the heart of healthcare, and Freeman Health System Auxiliary is supporting the local schools that prepare nurses for their careers. Auxiliary truly values education and specifically the training for nurses. On Friday, […]
Health Care
Freeman Hospital Neosho Expands Surgical Services
(Neosho, MO) – Outpatient surgery is coming closer to home for southwest Missouri residents as Freeman Hospital Neosho expands the number of procedures available and welcomes surgeons Dr. Alan Buchele and Dr. David Baker to […]
Health Care
National Cancer Institute Predicts 10,000 Preventable Deaths Over Next Decade
(Joplin, MO) – The U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced on April 1, 2021 that it is expecting the country to see 10,000 excess deaths from colon and breast cancer alone in the next 10 […]
Health Care
Freeman Honored Among Best Maternity Hospitals of 2021
(Joplin, MO) – Newsweek magazine, in partnership with the Leapfrog Group, recognized Freeman Health System Maternity Center on its Best Maternity Hospitals 2021 list. Freeman is one of just three hospitals in the state of […]
COVID-19
Joplin Health Department Offers Vaccination Clinic as Phase 2 Opens for Missourians
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin Health Department will offer an opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday, March 30. Health Department staff will offer 200 first-dose Moderna vaccines from 1:00 pm to […]
COVID-19
Freeman Vaccination Clinic Open to All Adults
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System invites residents to pre-register for a vaccine clinic scheduled for 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday, April 9. That date marks the opening of eligibility for all Missouri […]
Events
Freeman Creates New Support Group for Caregivers
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is proud to announce the creation of the Caregivers Support Group. There are 65.7 million people in the United States who act as caregivers. That is 29% of the […]
Health Care
Myths About Veterans’ Benefits
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm With all of the information out there concerning Veterans Benefits, it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. After all, too often, family […]