Freeman Health System

Freeman Health System is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, serving the region as a not-for-profit health system with two primary facilities in Joplin and additional locations across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. It offers over 80 medical specialties through more than 30 locations, including emergency services, cancer care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, women’s and children’s health, and behavioral health services via Ozark Center. The system is the area’s largest provider of healthcare and employer, with more than 3,500 physicians and staff. It is recognized nationally for medical excellence, having earned over 90 individual awards for patient safety and quality care from CareChex® in 2022, and was ranked No. 1 in Southwest Missouri by U.S. News & World Report. With 436 reviews and a 2.40 rating, it maintains a long-standing presence in the community.

Freeman Health System operates as a locally owned, not-for-profit organization committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of current and future generations. It includes Freeman Hospital West and Freeman Hospital East in Joplin, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. The system integrates comprehensive services such as urgent care, bariatric surgery, stroke care, and rehabilitation, and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital within a 70-mile radius. It has achieved national recognition for its trauma and STEMI care, with Freeman Hospital West designated as a Level II Trauma Center and a Level I STEMI Center, the only one in the region. The health system also supports community initiatives, including donations to patients and partnerships with local institutions.

Located at 1102 West 32nd Street in Joplin, the facility sits just 0.3 miles from Freeman Hospital West and approximately 0.5 miles from Irving Elementary School, Mercy Park, and the Butterfly Mural. It is within a short walk of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, underscoring its integration with the local academic and healthcare ecosystem.

Freeman Health System is known for its established track record, built on a large base of customer reviews and decades of service. Its reputation is anchored in consistent, comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties and a commitment to community health. As the region’s largest healthcare provider, it plays a vital role in maintaining the well-being of Joplin and surrounding areas.

Services:

• Behavioral Health
• Cancer Care
• Emergency / Urgent Care
• Heart and Vascular Care
• Orthopedics & Sports Medicine