Health Care

(Joplin, MO) – During Lab Week (April 24 – 30), Freeman Health System is recognizing the efforts of lab workers who make a difference in the lives of patients every day. “Lab week is a wonderful time […]

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System’s DAISY Award winner for February is Martha Merrill, RN, a nurse working in Freeman Dialysis. A recognition ceremony was held to honor Martha on Friday, April 15. She said […]

(Joplin, MO) – Approximately 20 million people in the United States have gallstones, and for many that will lead to surgery to remove their gallbladder. Freeman Health System general surgeon Dr. Kevin Christian now provides that […]

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System congratulates licensed practical nurse Heather Cowan, who was named the 2022 McDonald’s of Joplin Outstanding Nurse. “Heather Cowan embodies the spirit of nursing excellence, and we’re lucky to have […]

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System patient John Turley and his wife Loretta are praising the MONARCH® robotic bronchoscopy procedure for finding Turley’s lung cancer at stage one. “He’s had all five radiation treatments required […]

(Joplin, MO) – “My job is to provide a safe place after an assault, listen to the story and gather forensic evidence,” said Gretchen Tyree, a Freeman Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). “Some of the […]

Jeanee’ Kennedy, Freeman Chief Nursing Officer; Amber Kinder, Freeman Director of Nursing Resources; Kathleen Norma, NEO; Dr. Delyna Bohnenblust, Labette Community College; Dr. Cheryl Giefer, PSU; Katie Bozarth, Franklin Technical Center; Paula Baker, Freeman President […]