Freeman Partners with Pitt State Athletic Program
Freeman Health System joins forces with Pittsburg State University (PSU) to become the university's official sports medicine and rehabilitation partner.
April 22, 2014
Sexual assault awareness is everyone’s responsibility 1 in 5 women will be raped in her lifetime
Two-hundred and twenty female and male victims of sexual assault have been aided by Freeman Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program since its inception in 2009.
April 14, 2014
Freeman provides free physicals to 2,000 area athletes
Freeman Rehabilitation and Sports Center will provide free annual preparticipation physical exams to an estimated 2,000 middle school, high school and college athletes.
April 11, 2014
Freeman chief medical information officer blends expertise as physician and software developer
Dr. Glodek comes to Freeman with a 20 year career in healthcare.
April 7, 2014
Time change leaves many tired
On Sunday, March 9, the time will spring forward, making it hard for many to fall back to sleep. Adjusting to the springtime loss of an hour is often more difficult than gaining one in the fall.
February 28, 2014
Freeman fitness initiatives reach platinum level
Freeman Health System has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association because of its initiatives to help employees eat better and move more.
February 28, 2014
Children’s Kansas City and Freeman Health System join forces to advance pediatric care in Southwest Missouri
Freeman Health System announces today that it is affiliating with Children’s Kansas City to enhance care for children in southwest Missouri.
January 14, 2014
Freeman West ranked among nation’s best for quality
National Research Corporation named Freeman Hospital West among the nation’s top hospitals, as well as one of the top ranked in the Joplin area.
October 21, 2013
Grow Your Own grant to help students learn about healthcare careers
Freeman Health System has been awarded a "Grow Your Own" grant from the Missouri Hospital Association.
October 3, 2013
Freeman leads Health Insurance Marketplace education
Missouri Foundation for Health has awarded Freeman Health System an “Expanding Coverage” grant to help southwest Missouri consumers better understand health insurance stipulations mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that take effect January 1, 2014.
September 16, 2013
Freeman recognized for quality in cardiac care
As part of the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri has recognized Freeman Health System with a Blue Distinction Center® designation for delivering quality cardiac care.
August 29, 2013
Freeman ranked No. 4 hospital in state by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report today released its annual Best Hospitals rankings. The report, which for 24 years has saluted the nation’s premier hospitals, ranked Freeman Health System No. 4 in the state of Missouri for a second consecutive year.
July 17, 2013