• Ceremony Set for New Freeman Neosho Rehabilitation Building

Ceremony Set for New Freeman Neosho Rehabilitation Building

Brand New Facility Offers Enhanced Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

What: Physical therapy building at Freeman Neosho Hospital groundbreaking

When: 10:00 am Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Where: Vacant lot behind Freeman Neosho Hospital’s helipad parking lot fronting W. McKinney and S. Wood Streets

Background: Freeman Health System will break ground for a new physical therapy building on the Freeman Neosho Hospital campus Wednesday morning.

Freeman President and Chief Executive Officer Paula Baker, accompanied by other Freeman officials, will don hard hats and grab golden shovels to officially launch the state-of-the-art building’s construction on a lot located behind the hospital.

Upon completion, the 8,300-square-foot building will house physical, occupational and speech therapy departments and state-of-the-art technology, including an aquatic therapy pool and strength training equipment. It will also feature five private treatment rooms and a large gymnasium.

Building renderings will be on display and interviews will be available after the ceremony.

Media: Contact Kevin McClintock, Media Relations Coordinator, at 417.434.3458 if attending. 

About Freeman Health System: 
Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services. In 2024, Freeman earned dozens of individual awards for medical excellence and patient safety from CareChex®, a quality rating system that helps consumers evaluate healthcare providers and their experiences. U.S. News & World Report named Freeman Health System one of the Best Hospitals for 2022. With more than 320 physicians on staff representing more than 90 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, children’s services, women’s services, and many others for all of the Four State Area. Freeman is also involved in numerous community-based activities and sponsored events and celebrations. Additionally, in the Joplin/Pittsburg areas, Freeman is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit freemanhealth.com.