Neosho, MO. – Newton County residents driving on Wood or McKinney streets in downtown Neosho can’t miss the newest addition to the expanding Freeman Neosho Hospital campus.

Freeman Neosho Rehabilitation, located at 346 S. Wood Street, is on track to open to the public in early September.

The state-of-the-art rehabilitation center’s main iron frame, sheet metal decking for the roof, sprinkler pipes and outer walls are installed or nearly completed. Concrete’s also been poured for some of the building’s sidewalks.

“We should be close to being in the dry on the first week of June,” said Joe Yust, Freeman Neosho’s director of facilities management. “In another month, the building will look a lot different.”

Freeman Health System officials broke ground last December for the 8,300-square-foot rehab center which offers unprecedented therapy capabilities.

“This is something the Neosho community has needed for a very long time, and we are thrilled to be able to bring this service to our community,” said Renee Denton, Freeman Neosho Hospital Chief Operating Officer.

The $3.6 million facility will be dedicated to expanding services currently available in Neosho while offering advanced therapeutic tools and technologies, Denton said. Those tools and technologies include:

• Physical Therapy: Rehab from fractures, sprains, surgeries; management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, back plain, and neurological disorders; improvement of mobility, balance, and strength to enhance daily function; addressing dizziness and eliminating balance issues through vestibular therapy.
   
• Occupational Therapy: Regain independence in daily activities after an injury or illness; modifying environments to support patients’ ability to perform tasks; faster recovery through precise positioning with custom splint making capabilities.
   
• Speech Therapy: Treats speech disorders such as stuttering or articulation; address language delays; improve cognitive-communication skills in conditions like stroke or brain injuries; offers swallow studies to identify problems with the pharynx and esophagus.