Tucker Doogie Alexander Juris arrived at 11:22 am January 1, 2016, at Freeman Hospital West. This precious baby was welcomed by parents Britney and Steven Juris of Carthage. Tucker weighed six pounds, three ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length.
Internal Medicine Physician Joins Freeman Primary Care
Dr. W. Heath Dillard, board-certified in internal medicine, recently joined Freeman Primary Care at Webb City Neighborhood Care. The new facility is part of Freeman Health System’s commitment to provide convenient access to quality healthcare.
Access to primary care in rural areas is a growing concern. Only about 10 percent of the nation’s physicians work in rural areas, despite 25 percent of the American population living there.
To provide the optimum outlook for patients, Freeman Health System has partnered with Kansas Region 6 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Council, Quapaw Tribe and the surrounding EMS community to bring Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) training to the area
Freeman Named 'Best 50' for Supply Chain Excellence
Freeman Health System named one of the “Best 50” by Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX®). Founded in 2000, GHX uses cloud-based supply chain management technology and services to reduce costs, remove waste and drive efficiency for better patient care.
Freeman Health System Auxiliary donated five Prime TC wheelchairs to Freeman West Emergency Department. The customized wheelchairs cost nearly $14,000 total and come with additional features that assist in transporting patients.
Developed in direct response to the May 22, 2011, tornado, the app provides guidance on age-appropriate communications about natural disasters with preschool, school-aged and adolescent children.
