Freeman Facts – Did you know? In July 2011, Freeman Center for Digestive Health, the largest digestive health service provider in the region, opened for business. The center provides a wide variety of treatments and services for patients with gastrointestinal conditions.

Have you had a life change or lost insurance coverage recently and need to find new health coverage? Not sure where to begin? Contact the Eligibility Partners at 417.347.8888 or check your eligibility at HealthCare.gov.

Freeman is proud to welcome Dr. Brian Ipsen to Freeman Orthopedic Spine Center. Dr. Ipsen can help support you with expertise. Welcome to Freeman, Dr. Ipsen!

The Joplin Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 pm tonight with the route starting at 15th and Main streets, running north to Second Street.

Scores of Freeman Health System volunteers helped pull the 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade off without a hitch Tuesday evening. Read More - freemanhealth.com/news/winners-a…

Each month, Freeman Health System offers multiple groups throughout the system that provide support and places to interact with others for a wide range of needs. For up-to-date times and information about each group, please visit freemanhealth.com/events.

Congratulations to the Freeman Health System’s newest DAISY Award winner Jake Hardy, BSN, RN!

Be sure to catch Ozark Center CEO Vicky Mieseler on KODE's Medical Focus this evening. Mieseler will speak about holiday depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Freeman Facts – On May 22, 2011, an EF-5 tornado struck Joplin, taking 161 lives, injuring hundreds, and destroying roughly 8,000 structures. In the hours and days that followed, Freeman physicians, nurses, and staff worked tirelessly to treat more than 1,700. #FreemanFridays

One by one, surrounded by loved ones, 21 nurses from area college nursing programs signed letters of intent to work at Freeman Health System Wednesday evening. Read more - freemanhealth.com/news/welcome-t…

Voice of the Patient – Freeman's Voice of the Patient program helps highlight the outstanding work our providers do on a daily basis through the eyes of our patients.

Behind every moment of healing is a health care professional who chose to dedicate his or her life to helping others. Thank you for your tireless efforts to not only provide excellent care, but also for continuously learning and growing to make tomorrow’s care better. #Thankful

Who among us hasn’t at least been tempted to remove the batteries from a loud, light-flashing, noise-making toy? Here are some tips for gifts to keep everyone happy this holiday season Read More - freemanhealth.com/blog/cutting-t…

Feeling unwell? Freeman Urgent Care offers quick, cost-effective treatment with shorter wait times! Visit freemanhealth.com/urgentcare for details.

Be sure to catch Dr. Beth Garrett from Freeman Children's Clinic this evening on KODE's Medical Focus. She will speak with Gretchen Bolander about National Toy and Safety Month.

Freeman Facts – In January 2012, the Ozark Center opened Will’s Place, offering comprehensive behavioral services for individuals from birth to age 25. For more information, visit ozarkcenter.com #FreemanFridays

Each year, volunteers with Freeman Auxiliary strive to make the holidays as magical as possible for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States. Read More - freemanhealth.com/news/spreading…

Now, more Missourians can get low-cost or free Medicaid health insurance through MO HealthNet. You can contact Freeman Eligibility Partners for help at 417.347.8888 or find more information online at mydss.mo.gov.

To the nurses, doctors, technicians, and all health care support staff: Your work creates ripples of healing throughout our community. Thank you for not only delivering quality care, but for also constantly seeking new ways to serve patients and families better. #Thankful

Forty-four elementary school children from Neosho’s RISE Elementary School embarked on a 23.5-mile bus ride to Joplin Tuesday morning to hand deliver goodies for Freeman Health System’s youngest patients. Read More - freemanhealth.com/news/pay-it-fo…