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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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Freeman Health System and City of Joplin Announce 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade Theme

October 29, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Preparations for the 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade could not proceed until an all-important exchange took place on October 28, 2025, between Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Fry […]

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Serotonin Centers Joplin to Host Grand Opening Celebration on November 6

October 28, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Serotonin Centers Joplin invites the business community to join them in celebrating their Grand Opening on Thursday, November 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm! Attendees can expect to enjoy light bites and beverages, an exciting […]

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Freeman Health System Appoints Alex Curran as New Senior VP Chief Strategy Officer

October 24, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Alex Curran has been named Freeman Health System’s Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer. Curran brings to Freeman 20-plus years of turning complex challenges into practical, high-impact solutions and improving financial performances […]

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Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks to Host Missouri’s Breast Cancer & Wellness Resource Summit on November 7

October 24, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks invites the community to join them for Stronger Together: Missouri’s Breast Cancer & Wellness Resource Summit on Friday, November 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Joplin Area […]

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Serotonin Centers Joplin to Host Grand Opening Celebration on November 6

October 23, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Serotonin Centers Joplin invites the business community to join them in celebrating their Grand Opening on Thursday, November 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm! Attendees can expect to enjoy light bites and beverages, an exciting […]

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Freeman Health System RN Jessie McNally Wins DAISY Award for Dedication Inside NICU

October 23, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – For a moment, Jessie McNally stood stunned, hands covering her face. Seated in front of the veteran Freeman RN were the smiling parents of four infants McNally had cared for at the […]

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Freeman Health System Appoints Mary Burgin as New Ambulatory Operations VP

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Mary Burgin has been named Freeman Health System’s Vice President Ambulatory Operations, bringing to Joplin more than two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. In layman’s terms, Burgin will be responsible for overseeing the […]

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