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Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns “A” Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Pittsburg, KS) – Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has earned an A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. Mercy Hospital Pittsburg was among just 32% of hospitals nationwide to earn […]

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Joplin Regional Alliance for Health Announces the Winners of Missouri’s First Vibeathon

November 12, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – On November 8 and 9, Joplin Regional Alliance for Health (JRAH) and codefi hosted Missouri’s first Vibeathon (AI code hackathon) in Joplin, Missouri. The event was designed for participants to build AI-powered […]

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Famed Nigerian Doctor Brings Pediatric Expertise to Southwest Missouri and Freeman Health System

November 10, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Roughly 5,750 miles, as the crow flies, separates Joplin from Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Dr. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim’s hometown. Today, she happily calls Joplin her home. As a general pediatrician, she sees […]

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Freeman Health System Appoints Chris Powell as New Senior VP Chief Operating Officer

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Chris Powell has been named Freeman Health System’s Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. He has worked in nearly every conceivable segment of the healthcare industry over the last three decades. What […]

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Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital Receives Grant for Heart Imaging Onsite

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Fort Scott, KS) – Thanks to the generosity of the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSCACF), Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital will receive the capability to perform advanced heart imaging onsite, providing faster and […]

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Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital Staff Has Treated 700+ Patients Since Opening on September 4

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Fort Scott, KS) – Since Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital first opened to the public on September 4, Freeman physicians and nurses have treated 747 patients inside the Emergency Department and are caring for, […]

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Counseling Associates of the Four States to Host Food Drive from November 1 to December 24

October 31, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Counseling Associates of the Four States invites the community to join them in giving back as they proudly host a Food Drive to support those in need. From Saturday, November 1 to Wednesday, December 24, […]

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Joplin High School Art Students Create Halloween Costumes for NICU Babies at Freeman Health System

October 30, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – A Tootsie Roll candy. A construction worker. A bag of popcorn. French fries. These were just a few of the adorable costumes Freeman Health System’s tiniest patients were sporting on October 29 […]

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Freeman Health System Names Dr. Lee Harwell as New Chief Medical Officer

October 30, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Fry announced on October 28, 2025, a key change to the Freeman leadership team, with Dr. Lee Harwell named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) […]

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The Independent Living Center to Partner with Spiva Center for the Arts to Present ‘Happy Walls,’ a Proud Display of Artwork Created by Independent Living Center Consumers

October 29, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Independent Living Center (TILC) is proud to announce Happy Walls, a community art exhibit showcasing the creativity and talent of local artists with disabilities. An opening ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 20 […]

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