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Freeman Health System opens MRI service in Pittsburg

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Pittsburg, Kan. – Freeman Health System’s MRI service is now operating in Pittsburg to fill a void from rural hospitals closing.

It’s a mobile MRI open two days a week on North Pine Street. Freeman workers say there’s already been a big demand.

“We have already performed over 100 MRI procedures since our soft opening in January, but we are ready to go full steam now,” said Freeman Health System CEO Paula Baker.

Freeman says they’ve already received 14 referrals from area physicians for this mobile MRI service.

Boil advisory rescinded for Allen County Rural District No. 4

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ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) rescinds the boil water advisory for Allen County Rural Water District No. 4. The advisory was issued dues to a loss of pressure in the distribution system.

Laboratory testing samples collected from Allen County Rural Water District No. 4 indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination. KDHE deemed all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination to be resolved.

If you have questions, KDHE asks you contact the water system or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514.

Freeman selling daffodils in support of local cancer patients

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Freeman Health System is voicing support for caner patients in need in the form of Daffodil Days.

Hospital officials say the daffodil is a symbol of hope as a spring flower and marks new beginning in a patients journey. Freeman is selling the flower with proceeds benefitting cancer patients at the Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute.

“The fund helps address the community’s critical needs,” said Jason Gorham, Freeman Vice President of Administrative Services. “Donations made to the Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute Fund help ensure that patients receive the very best care through the newest medical techniques and cutting-edge technologies, as well as providing cancer education materials to patients and families.”

Orders for daffodils must be placed online by Thursday, March 4. They are available in a bundle of ten for $15 or three flowers for $5.

Visit freemanhealth.com/daffodil to order. For more information, please call 417.347.6658. Pre-ordered daffodils will be available for pick-up at Freeman Hospital West lobby on Tuesday, March 23, from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Freeman cancels Thursday vaccination clinic

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Freeman Health System announced it is cancelling a vaccination clinic planned for Thursday, February 18. Officials say the cancellation is due to the extreme weather conditions.

Freeman will reschedule the clinic for another time. People with scheduled appointments will be contacted by a representative to set up a new appointment.

For more information on vaccination plans you can visit the Freeman Health System website.

Couple gets same life-saving heart procedure in less than a year

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JOPLIN, Mo. –  With valentine’s day approaching this weekend, couples everywhere will be opening their hearts to one another. But one area couple is sharing the story of both of them getting a life saving heart procedure over the past eight months.

Charles and Lorena Sweeney got married more than 50 years ago. In June, Lorena needed a transcatheter aortic valve replacement; then in October so did Charles.

Freeman Health System performed both surgeries and says the procedure is done while the heart remains pumping, eliminating the need for a heart lung machine.

Lorena says she and Charles are back to their old selves.

“I feel great I can do I can do. I still work part usually once a week. I play the piano and organ at the church. I teach a Sunday school lesson, and I’m very active,” said Lorena.

“The success stories where people are unable to walk and then suddenly they are back to their 2 mile walk or they are out mowing their grass that is very gratifying,” says Freeman doctor John Cox.

February is also American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.