Freeman Health System
JOPLIN -- Barrett Peters arrived at 4:38 p.m. on Jan. 1 at Freeman Hospital West. This precious baby was welcomed by parents Kenny and Nicole Peters of Joplin. Barrett weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches in length.
Barrett, along with all babies born at Freeman Hospital West on New Year's Day, received a stuffed animal from Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Additionally, the first baby born each year receives a special baby goody bag courtesy of Freeman Health System.
Freeman Health System has provided maternity care to Joplin and surrounding communities for more than 90 years. Freeman Maternity Center features two obstetric surgery suites, board-certified obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, expanded services for high-risk pregnancies with board-certified perinatologists and full-time neonatal nurse practitioners for sick and prematurely born infants. Designed with privacy and comfort in mind, Freeman Maternity Center features home-like birthing suites and private mom and baby rooms.
Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center, as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services.
General News on 01/10/2019