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Joplin Health Department Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Information

January 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – As most are aware, a vaccine from Pfizer and a vaccine from Moderna have been approved for administration in the fight against COVID-19. Currently, there is a very limited supply of these […]

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Mercy Hospital Joplin Earns A Grade

January 7, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Safety is always a top priority in health care, though never more so than in 2020. Despite the unprecedented challenges, Mercy Hospital Joplin earned an A grade from The Leapfrog Group — […]

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Freeman Designated Among Nation’s Healthiest Companies in 2020

January 6, 2021 Erin Slifka 1

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is being recognized by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) as a certified Silver Well Workplace for its organizational commitment to health promotion. The designation by WELCOA endows Freeman […]

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How to Preserve Your Health During a Pandemic

January 1, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Current estimates are that over 14 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19. That number is growing exponentially due to uncontrolled spread of a virus that frequently presents asymptomatically, allowing healthy looking people to pass on the infection.   It seems likely many of us […]

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Freeman Frontline Workers in Pandemic Fight Get First Vaccinations

December 28, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is giving priority to its clinical and patient-facing healthcare workers when it comes to those getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Administration of the vaccine is being prioritized for those at […]

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Freeman Donates $1 Million to CHC-SEK

December 22, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is investing a million dollars in the future of healthcare in southeast Kansas with a donation to the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC-SEK) capital campaign. “Freeman Health System […]

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Freeman Featured in Worldwide COVID-19 Response Recognition

December 16, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is one of just 102 hospitals from 27 countries around the world being honored by the International Hospital Federation’s (IHF) Beyond the Call of Duty for COVID-19 program.  Freeman […]

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First Caregivers Vaccinated for COVID-19 in Joplin

December 16, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – A Mercy Joplin doctor was the first in Joplin to get the vaccine to fight the novel coronavirus.  The Pfizer vaccine, which just received emergency use authorization on December 11 from the […]

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Joplin Parks and Recreation Creates Activity Challenge for the Holiday Season

December 10, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Parks and Recreation and Mercy Hospital Joplin have partnered together to bring an activity challenge to the community this holiday season.  The Roll-n-Stroll is an inclusive activity challenge open to anyone […]

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Freeman Employee Recognized by Bright Futures

December 9, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System’s Supply Chain Director Michelle Taylor-Bay is the December Bright Futures Volunteer of the Month for West Central Elementary in Joplin. Taylor-Bay was presented with a certificate from Joplin Schools and […]

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