A friend actually called me out of the blue and said there was an opening on Freeman's board. What drew you to become involved with the hospital?Ī. It has been really interesting to think back and reminisce on all the changes that have occurred. ![]() Twenty-five years is quite an accomplishment, congratulations! That's an amazing tenure with Freeman. Other accolades include Joplin Regional Business Journal’s “15 Under 40” award and Crowder College Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. Kennedy currently serves as a member of the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Missouri Hospital Association Regulatory, Survey and Licensure Advisory Committee. She is a member of the American Organization for Nurse Executives and also Missouri Organization for Nurse Leaders. Kennedy received a Green Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University. Kennedy graduated with her master’s in Business Administration from American Sentinel University and holds a bachelor’s in Nursing from American Sentinel University as well as an associate’s in Nursing from Crower College. Kennedy is responsible for nursing division operations as well as clinical research and regulatory compliance. Jeanee’ Kennedy joined Freeman Health System in 2008 as a Unit Secretary and has worked in various progressive capacities including Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Director of Maternal-Neonatal Services, Administrative Director of Regulatory Compliance, and since 2020, Chief Nursing Officer. Paula holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and a master’s in clinical psychology from Pittsburg State University. She serves on the Pittsburg State University Foundation Board of Trustees and on the boards of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States, Arvest Bank, Connect-2-Culture, Joplin Regional Prosperity Initiative Advisory Council, Landmark Hospital – Joplin, Missouri Hospital Association, Healthcare Services Group, Vizient Mid-America and Mid-America Service Solutions, LLC. Most recently, she received the Grassroots Champion Award from the American Hospital Association.Īdditionally, Paula was appointed to the Task Force for Examining Statewide Medicaid Delivery Models, the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board and the Missouri Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Honors include the Missouri Hospital Association Visionary Leadership Award Joplin Citizen of the Year Pittsburg State University Outstanding Alumni Pittsburg State University Meritorious Achievement Award Making a Difference to Women Award 2008 Women of Distinction Hero in Healthcare Award Ten Most Influential Women recognition by the Missouri House of Representatives for distinguished leadership in behavioral healthcare and designated as 2014 PAC Champion for Missouri Hospital Association Southwest District. She continues to provide executive leadership for the autism program. Paula previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Ozark Center, Freeman’s behavioral health division, where she was the guiding force behind the development of Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. Paula Baker is President and Chief Executive Officer of Freeman Health System, providing vision and direction for the three-hospital, 460-bed health system headquartered in Joplin, Missouri. Our caregivers, leadership and board of directors play an active role in identifying the health needs of the region. We're Here for You Not-For-ProfitĪs the only locally owned, not-for-profit health system in the area, Freeman focuses on meeting the health and wellness needs of those we serve as well as the needs of future generations. Additionally, Freeman is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. With more than 350 physicians on staff representing more than 90 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics, children’s services and women’s services. News & World Report ranked Freeman No 1 in Southwest Missouri. In 2022, Freeman earned more than 90 individual awards for medical excellence and patient safety from CareChex®, a quality rating system that helps consumers evaluate healthcare providers. ![]() ![]() Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics in three states and a variety of specialty services. About Us Welcome to Freeman Health System
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