Freeman Health System has a proven record of providing services throughout Southwest Missouri. But our investment in Southeast Kansas, specifically Pittsburg, is particularly significant given geographic considerations and the large number of residents who trust Freeman for their healthcare needs.

Our commitment to Southeast Kansas is extremely evident. We already offer a diverse range of services, including medical oncology, free-standing MRI services, primary care, sports medicine and a multi-specialty clinic that rotates over a dozen specialists. Additionally, we are proud to be the exclusive sports medicine provider for Pittsburg State University. All of these developments have led us to the decision to build a full-service hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas, featuring 50 beds and spanning 170,000 square feet, ultimately creating 500 to 1,000 new jobs in the area. 

I proudly called it a “monumental day” when we announced plans in late August to construct our state-of-the-art, full-service hospital. As many people know, Pittsburg is my hometown and I am honored to be able to bring the services of Freeman Health System to this amazing community and region. It is particularly noteworthy since building new hospitals is rare. Sadly, many rural hospitals have even closed. We believe that Pittsburg and surrounding communities deserve this level of care and we are proud to make this investment in the healthcare needs of Southeast Kansas.

Freeman’s growing presence in Southeast Kansas is very important. We have steadily built services in Pittsburg and surrounding communities for over a decade. Many Southeast Kansas patients have chosen Freeman as their provider of choice, and we think it is very important to provide quality healthcare services closer to home for them. I hear many, many positive comments from individuals living in Southeast Kansas about the healthcare opportunities Freeman has brought to their local communities. In fact, I have been encouraged for several years to expand our services in the form of a new hospital. We are happy to answer this call.  

Freeman Health System stands strong in our position to provide contemporary, innovative care to the residents of our region. We believe that every individual deserves the highest quality services possible delivered with compassion and skill. That is a mission we will faithfully fulfill in Southeast Kansas.