Freeman recommits to Healthy Food in Healthcare Pledge
By re-signing the Healthy Food in Healthcare Pledge, Freeman continues its efforts to improve the community’s well-being through food policy change.
April 3, 2012
U.S. News & World Report ranks Freeman Health System high performing in five specialities
Freeman Health System has been ranked high performing in five specialties by the U.S. News & World Reports 2011-12 Best Hospitals assessment.
March 23, 2012
Freeman protocol earns national recognition
Phillips Enterprise Patient Informatics Solutions Users Group (EPIS) honored Freeman Health System with an Industry Impact Award for advancing patient outcomes in the Maternity Center at Freeman Hospital West.
March 17, 2012
Freeman opens fifth floor
Following a record-breaking month of in patient volumes, Freeman Health System celebrated the completion of the fifth floor of the Gary & Donna Hall Tower at Freeman Hospital West.
March 13, 2012
Freeman Sports & Rehabilitation Center opens
With a quick snip from a pair of oversized scissors, Freeman cut a bright red ribbon, officially opening the doors to its new $2 million rehabilitation and sports center.
March 5, 2012
Freeman Marketing Department earns ADDY approval
Freeman Health System Marketing Department captured the attention of judges for the Joplin Area Advertising Federation’s ADDY® competition.
February 24, 2012
Freeman Neosho opens expanded ER
Expansion projects are underway at all three Freeman campuses, the latest of which will position Freeman Neosho Hospital to better serve its growing number of emergency room patients.
February 16, 2012
Freeman physician joins Southwest Missouri American Red Cross Board
Dr. Kyle Kennedy, Freeman Hospital West Emergency Department Physician Director, has been named to the Southwest Missouri American Red Cross Board of Directors.
February 9, 2012
Ozark Center fully healed after May 22 tornado
After losing half its Joplin facilities in the May 22, 2011, tornado, Ozark Center, the behavioral health division of Freeman Health System, is fully restored.
January 30, 2012
Will’s Place Officially Opens
Praising Gov. Jay Nixon and the state legislature for their steadfast support, Freeman and Ozark Center administrators officially opened Will’s Place, a healing center for children made possible by a $2 million allocation from the state.
January 10, 2012
Freeman welcomes first baby of 2012!
Norah Pearl Mutic arrived at 12:26 am on January 1, 2012, at Freeman Hospital West. This precious baby girl was welcomed by first-time parents Abby and Nathan Mutic of Joplin. Norah weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 1/2 inches in length.
January 1, 2012