Freeman Hospital West
Freeman Health System · Joplin, Missouri 64804Freeman Hospital West is the flagship hospital of Freeman Health System, a leading non-profit healthcare provider in Southwest Missouri. It is a 340-bed acute care hospital offering a comprehensive range of services, including a Level II Trauma Center, specialized institutes for heart, cancer, and orthopedics, and advanced surgical capabilities. Known for its commitment to patient safety and quality, Freeman West holds numerous accreditations and awards, including a Leapfrog 'A' grade and Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence. It serves as a regional referral center, providing advanced medical care to Joplin and the surrounding four-state area.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated pediatric emergency care within the ER
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, part of Freeman Heart Institute
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (417) 347-1111 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level II Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency services, dedicated pediatric emergency care
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Freeman Hospital West's current wait.

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