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Freeman Health System Celebration Honors Donors and Recipients Touched by Ultimate Act of Love

April 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Nearly 150 individuals and families participated in a Celebration of Life ceremony on April 7, where loved ones who donated an organ, eye, or tissues to those in need were remembered for their selfless and […]

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Freeman Health System Appoints New System Director of Revenue Cycle

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, MO. – Christina Clifford has been named Freeman Health System’s System Director of Revenue Cycle. She’s excited to return to the employer that helped launch her professional career from 2007 to 2015 as Freeman’s […]

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Ozark Center’s Brand New Mobile Behavioral Health Unit Ready to Serve Rural Areas

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, MO. – Calling the moment a “long-awaited milestone” for Freeman Health Ozark Center, officials with the region’s largest provider of comprehensive behavioral services introduced a specialized, 39.5-foot-long Winnebago that will greatly expand access to […]

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Kansas City University Celebrates Match Day 2026 as Student Doctors Secure Residency Placements

March 27, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The energy was unmistakable on both Kansas City University (KCU) campuses as fourth-year osteopathic medical students gathered in Kansas City and Joplin, and tuned in remotely from across the country, to celebrate Match Day 2026. […]

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New Study Shows Kansas City University Generates Nearly Half a Billion in Economic Impact Annually

March 23, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University (KCU), a private not-for-profit health sciences university with campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, announced results of a new economic impact study conducted by consulting firm Tripp Umbach. The analysis, based upon Fiscal Year […]

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Freeman Health System Earns Highest STEMI Designation for Heart & Vascular Institute

March 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Once again, Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute has earned the coveted Level 1 STEMI Center designation from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This recognition is key when minutes matter […]

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Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27 at the Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus. The annual event brings together health care […]

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Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns High 5 for Mom & Baby Recognition

March 12, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Pittsburg, KS) – Based on a commitment to the health and well-being of its youngest patients, Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has been recognized by a third-party nonprofit for its infant feeding practices. High 5 for Mom […]

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Community Support Services to Host Community Magician and Autistic Self-Advocate Cody Clark

March 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — In celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) will host a community performance featuring Cody Clark, an autistic self-advocate and magician. Clark will present his inspiring show, […]

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Freeman Health System Welcomes Northwest Health System to Its Care Network

March 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) to acquire Northwest Health in Northwest Arkansas, including its four hospitals – […]

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