American Hospital Association Chooses Freeman Leader as Delegate
Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Paula F. Baker has been elected by the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association as an at-large delegate and member of Regional Policy Board 6.
Freeman Residency Graduates Ready to Begin Careers
For more than four decades, Freeman Health System has trained resident physicians, many of whom have stayed to practice medicine in the Four State area.
Freeman Health System held its annual Best Awards on Saturday, June 20, at the Joplin Elks Lodge, where eleven employees received honors for their commitment and dedication to their work.
Ozark Center Certified as 'Deficiency Free' in 2014
Ozark Center, the behavioral health entity of Freeman Health System, and Ozark Oaks Residential Care Facility,was awarded the Facility Excellence Award certifying that the facility was “Deficiency Free” in 2014, by MALA.
Ozark Center Director Selected for State Leadership Position
Mary Parrigon, Executive Director of Ozark Center, the behavioral health division of Freeman Health System, was recently selected as the Chairman of the Missouri Coalition of Community Behavioral Healthcare Executive Board effective July 1, 2015.
Partners Announce Regional Health Assessment Plan, Ask for Community Feedback
A variety of organizations working across the spectrum of health in our community have come together to better understand the health status, behaviors and needs of the populations they serve. And now they need your help.
Freeman Neosho Earns Excellence Through Insight Award
Freeman Neosho Hospital was recently recognized with an Excellence Through Insight award for Most Improved Emergency Department Experience in the Small Hospital category by HealthStream, Inc.
Freeman Health System announces the appointment of two physicians to new executive leadership positions. Dr. Saba Habis, FACP, has been named Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Jeffrey Grills has been named Vice President of Medical Affairs.
Freeman President to Serve on Statewide Medicaid Task Force
Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Paula F. Baker has been appointed by Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Todd Richardson to serve on the newly formed Task Force for Examining Statewide Medicaid Delivery Models.
Hosted by Freeman Health System, the area’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, Wine Women & Shoes brought in more than $45,000 Saturday, August 29, to help local children with medical needs.