The City of Joplin is taking a close look at how our Health Department serves the community—and we want to hear from you. From inspecting restaurants and protecting animals to supporting community wellness and providing […]
JOPLIN, Mo. (July 29, 2025) – Mercy Hospital Joplin is hoping to draw attention to a troubling and significant increase in auto-pedestrian injuries across the region. In 2023, Mercy treated 12 patients for auto-pedestrian collisions. That […]
Joplin, MO. – After being shown a dizzying array of flavorful toppings for his customized Dairy Queen Blizzard®, a smiling Sebastian Green asked if he could have them all in one cup. In the end, […]
Joplin, Missouri – July 29, 2025 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive provider of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 healthcare facilities, is inviting donors to get cozy and give back during […]
Joplin, MO. – Tears flowed – from parents in the audience to Freeman Learning Center Director Josh Sharp as he spoke from the podium – as the fourth graduating class received diplomas while wearing Freeman-blue […]
(Joplin, MO) – Sebastian Green will customize his very own Blizzard®, Dairy Queen’s iconic ice-cold summer treat, during a preview of the annual Miracle Treat Day on July 31. “We are grateful for the partnership […]
Doctors have stated that administering CPR outside the hospital can save thousands of lives annually, but about half of Americans say they don’t know how to do it. To help area residents, CPR training is […]
Kansas City University (KCU), the number-one producer of physicians practicing in Missouri, has announced its new Rural Health Scholars program — an innovative, partnership designed to fast-track students from rural, medically underserved counties in Kansas, Missouri, […]
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received five American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately […]
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025, one of only 323 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to […]
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