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Joplin Health Department Adjusts Quarantine Timeframes Following CDC Update

December 3, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — Following an update in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Joplin Health Department has updated its protocol to shorten COVID-19 quarantine timeframes.  For those not experiencing symptoms […]

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Mercy COVID Care @ Home Program to Expand Bed Capacity

December 3, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – As COVID-19 continues to surge across the country, there is a significant demand for hospital beds. To address this need, Mercy is tapping into its Mercy Virtual expertise to care for select […]

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Stepping Up In Times Of Need

December 1, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – You may have heard that the Boy Scouts of America has made the decision to cancel their “Scouting for Food” event due to COVID-19. The impact is yet to be determined. The […]

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Thousands of Top U.S. Hospitals Encourage Everyone to #MaskUp

December 1, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) (Dec. 1, 2020) – One hundred of the nation’s top health care systems, representing thousands of hospitals in communities across the U.S., have come together with an urgent plea for all Americans — mask up, […]

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Freeman and City of Joplin Cancel Christmas Parade

November 24, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System and the City of Joplin jointly decided it is in the best interest of public safety for the community to cancel this year’s Christmas parade.  “We are sad to […]

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All Seasons Signs & Printing Giving Away Window Decals for Businesses

November 20, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – All Seasons Signs & Printing is giving away “Face Covering Required” decals to go on the doors and windows of area businesses and organizations. Decals are free of charge and may be […]

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Hospital Residents Play Important Role in Combatting COVID-19

November 19, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – “We have noticed an increase in the number of patients presenting with anxiety issues related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Nauman Ashraf, Program Director for KCU-GME Consortium/Ozark Center. Freeman Health […]

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Missouri Health Department to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing on December 5

November 19, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will be offering free community testing throughout the southwest region of the state. Testing stations will be available in counties and cities across the southwest portion of […]

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Health Department Introduces Updated Dashboard with More Statistics of COVID-19 Cases in Joplin

October 26, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – With coronavirus numbers continuing to increase in our area, the Joplin Health Department has partnered with the University of Missouri “All Things Missouri” project to build an all-encompassing COVID-19 dashboard. This dashboard […]

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Update on Missouri Economy Indicators

October 21, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

As past Missouri Economy Indicators briefs have shown, most small businesses have reopened since COVID-related disruptions emerged this spring, and revenue has begun to recover. However, firms still face challenges, including earning less in sales […]

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  • Crossland Construction Company Named a 2026 Construction Industry Workforce Development Award Winner
  • City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting on October 27 to Review Final Phase of Main Street Streetscaping
  • Freeman Health System Receives Major Gift to Children’s Miracle Network from Joplin’s Sam’s Club; Donation to Support Local Families
  • Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2026 Holiday Events
  • Japan’s Top Labor Union Targets Big Pay Bump, in Line With BOJ Aims
  • Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal.
  • SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
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