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Respiratory illnesses rising in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The arrival of fall signals the start of respiratory illness season, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Flu season officially began Sept. 28, but other illnesses such as COVID-19, RSV, and whooping cough are also circulating in the community. The health department recommends vaccination as the first step to prevent illness. While vaccination may not prevent all infections, it has been shown to reduce illness severity and the risk of hospitalization.
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Serotonin Anti-Aging Centers Debuts New Location in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. – Serotonin Anti-Aging Centers (Serotonin), the fast-growing anti-aging/longevity franchise, recently opened its second Missouri location in Joplin at 1804 S Rangeline Rd. Ste. A & B. The new location is scheduled to host a grand opening ceremony on November 6. The center provides residents with a variety of innovative treatments aimed at promoting health, vitality, and overall well-being.
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Construction starts for new Crane ambulance station
CRANE, Mo. — The Stone County Ambulance District (SCAD) has begun construction on a new ambulance station in Crane, marking a key milestone in expanding emergency medical services for the community. The new facility, located on Highway 413 between the Dollar General and Westrip Funeral Home, is being developed through a lease-purchase agreement with Crane […]
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Ozark Center Unveils New PRISM Location
(Joplin, MO) – Ozark Center unveiled its all-new PRISM location, located at 3230 Wisconsin Avenue in Joplin. PRISM, which stands for Psychiatric Renewal Through Innovative Solutions and Methods, offers pioneering, innovative approaches to treating clients with treatment-resistant depression and other indications. During an open house hosted by Ozark Center,...
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Freeman Health System Concludes Feasibility Study for Southeast Kansas Hospital
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has concluded a comprehensive feasibility study regarding the potential development of a hospital in southeast Kansas. After two years of due diligence, the study revealed significant challenges that prevent them from moving forward responsibly. Freeman was initially approached by community leaders in Southeast...
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Mercy leader talks anniversary, ‘huge problems’ with funding cuts
In a recent conversation with Ryan Gehrig of health system Mercy, he offered insight on the company’s Rogers hospital and its 75th anniversary, the future of regional health care, and his decision to step back from Northwest Arkansas and return to the Fort Smith metro. Gehrig, who has juggled...
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Freeman Health System’s Keenan Cortez Wins Prestigious National Community Award
(Joplin, MO) – Keenen Cortez, a familiar face at Freeman Health System, has been honored with a prestigious award, beating out more than 300,000 fellow candidates nationwide. Cortez serves as Crothall Healthcare’s Patient Experience Manager, working at Freeman. Crothall provides facilities management and environmental services to Freeman’s numerous facilities....
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Freeman Health System’s Dr. Todd Twiss Named One of America’s Top Shoulder Surgeons
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System’s Dr. Todd Twiss was named one of America’s most talented shoulder surgeons working in the field today by New York-based news magazine Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista. “It certainly is a privilege to be recognized by Newsweek with some...
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Greene County's presiding comissioner focuses on mental health in State of County address
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Medicaid cuts are a ticking time bomb for rural Kansas hospitals. One change may help
Nearly every seat is taken during lunchtime at the Remnant Cafe in Parsons, Kansas, and Brian Williams is caught up in conversation about the happenings at the local hospital. It’s not unusual for Williams, the CEO of Labette Health, to field questions about personal medical concerns or roadblocks, and lately about how the hospital is faring financially. In a town of under 10,000 people, a hospital CEO is a fairly visible figure, and the hospital is a boon to the community.
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Freeman’s Dr. Derek Miller Noted by Newsweek for Knee Surgery Excellence
JOPLIN, Mo. – Freeman Health System’s Dr. Derek Miller was named one of America’s most talented knee surgeons working in the field today by New York-based news magazine Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista. The accolade, the board-certified surgeon admitted, caught him off guard. “I first...
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Public health workers team up for a mass vaccination exercise
Multiple Public Health agencies in Lawrence County, MO practiced a drive-through mass vaccination scenario with the help of the Lawrence County Health Department and its new facility, involving 19 agencies and 150 public health workers.
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Construction underway for new health science facility
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Missouri hospital suspends mammography services for 2nd time in a year
Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System has paused mammography services at its Women’s Pavilion for the second time in a year, CBS affiliate KOAM reported Oct. 1. The American College of Radiology initially suspended mammography services at the system’s Women’s Pavilion, also in Joplin, in November 2024 over concerns related to the quality of clinical images. At the time, the system said it was working to revitalize protocols, enhance staff training and work with mammography unit manufacturers “to calibrate our equipment.”