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LATEST NEWS

Read the latest health news here, from announcements for upcoming events, tips for healthier lifestyles and recaps of our success stories.

As the Joplin Family Y prepares to celebrate 130 years of serving our community, we take time to reflect on our beginnings and recognize the positive impact we have made in our community.

A variety of health care organizations have come together to better understand the health status, behaviors and needs of the populations they serve. The Jasper and Newton Counties Community Health Collaborative, working with partners across the region, issued a Regional Health Assessment in 2019 to evaluate the health of our community and set a shared vision for action.

This month’s update from Mercy Hospital Joplin includes information on pain awareness month in September, spotlight on Mercy Clinics, onsite employer flu shot clinics, and an update on COVID-19 vaccination boosters for immunocompromised individuals

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If you know everything about an event you’d like to promote, like the date and location, register it right here.