As part of our commitment to improving patient convenience, we centralized both clinic and hospital billing operations within our Business Office this past year. This strategic move allows patients to address all billing matters in a single visit, improving efficiency and reducing confusion.

In addition, Freeman Regional added a new online bill pay option, available at, www.personapay.com/freemanmed, which is also accessible through our website. This new feature provides patients with a quick, secure, and convenient way to manage their billing online, allowing for greater flexibility in handling payments at their convenience.

For any billing inquiries, assistance, or to make payments in person, patients can visit the Freeman Regional Business Office or call 605-925-4000.

We look forward to continuing to serve our patients and residents with the highest level of care, both medically and administratively, through this centralized approach to billing services. Thank you for choosing Freeman Regional for your healthcare needs.

In the above photo: Alison, Maureen, Mary, Monica, Amber, Carolyn, Bobbi
Not pictured: Shayla

Dustin graduated from Platte High School in 2003 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Augustana College in 2007. He went on to complete his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2012. With a solid foundation in nursing, Dustin has gained valuable experience over the years, including two years in medical-surgical nursing and two years in the intensive care unit. He has spent the past 11 years at Avera Occupational Medicine, where he mastered his skills at provided high quality care to patients.

Upon completion of his nurse practitioner degree in 2012, Dustin worked at Freeman Regional for a year. “I am looking forward to rejoining the team and contributing to the health and well-being of our community,” Dustin shared. “It’s a privilege to take care of the people in the place I call home.”

Dustin lives in Freeman with his wife, Diana, and their four children. He enjoys watching and coaching his kids in sports, taking family trips to the zoo, and wine tasting adventures with his wife.

Join us in welcoming Dustin back to Freeman Regional as we continue our commitment to providing high quality and compassionate care for all ages.

Carmen graduated from Marion High School in 2011 and completed her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) education at Southeast Technical College in 2013. She continued her studies at Southeast Technical College, earning her LPN to RN associate degree in 2015, followed by an Associate to Bachelor’s RN program at the University of South Dakota. Over the years, Carmen has gained valuable experience in family medicine, long-term care, urgent care, and medical-surgical nursing.

Carmen spent seven years at Freeman Regional as a hospital and ER nurse, where she developed a deep understanding of patient care in various settings. In 2020, she earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Mount Marty College. Since then, she has applied her Nurse Practitioner (NP) skills across several areas, including hospitalist, cardiology, family practice, urgent care, and emergency medicine. Throughout her career, Carmen has maintained her role at Freeman Regional, contributing to the clinic, hospital, and ER.

Carmen is passionate about serving rural communities and is pursuing a post master’s certificate in psychiatry and mental health. This additional training will equip her to provide essential psychiatric services to the populations we serve.

Outside of her professional life, Carmen enjoys spending quality time with her three boys, who attend school in Parker, SD. She loves being outdoors, swimming, traveling, and fostering pets.

Please join us in welcoming Carmen Hendrix to her new full-time role at Freeman Regional Health Services. We are excited about the expertise and compassion she brings to our team and the communities we serve.

If you would like to make an in-person donation, you may do so at:
FRHS Assisted Living – 106 W 7th St., Freeman, SD
FRHS Business Office – 510 E 8th St., Freeman, SD

What a joy to be sending this email on a day that actually feels like summer!! I don’t know about you, but the sunshine helps me to be more appreciative of everything I’ve been given, and just enjoy life a bit more fully.

I wanted to email to keep you up-to-date on some coming events and also some opportunities to support Freeman Regional.

First, some events.

1. FRHS Foundation Golf Tournament
   Thanks to rain, rain and more rain, we chose to postpone the June 21st event to Friday, August 30th. Our hope is that a later date will give our teams ample time to regroup and attend. We’re thankful for a full tournament and look forward to the new date!
2. Mutton Run
   On the morning of the SD Chislic Festival, July 27th,  FRHS will again host the Mutton Run at Assisted Living (more details below). Later in the day, FRHS will provide the Family Room at the Chislic Festival to give those with children a retreat, with supplies to care for their families.
3. Community Events
   You can find FRHS at the Freeman Farmer’s Market, held Wednesday evenings at the swimming pool park. We’ll also be at Crazy Daze on Main Street, Freeman on July 17th at 4pm.
4. Turner County Fair
   During the ‘4 Best Days of Summer’ from August 12-15, Freeman Regional will have a booth promoting kids wellness along with our many services. Stop by and say hello while you enjoy the best fair around!

Second, the opportunities.

1. Surgical Department
   With the postponement of the golf tournament, there is still time to support our efforts in raising funds for new surgical equipment. Givebutter.com/frhsgolf24 has all the details, if you’d like to find out more. We are at 92% of our goal – can you help us reach 100%?
2. Run/Walk for Senior Living
   We’d love to have you join us for the Mutton Run on July 27th. We offer a 10k, 5k or 1 Mile Walk/Run with funds being directed to Senior Living. Last year this event helped us add an awning to Assisted Living, so our residents can enjoy the outdoors in the shade. All the details can be found at givebutter.com/muttonrun24.
3. Songs for Senior Living
   Thanks to a recent memorial donation, we have a unique opportunity available for individuals to recognize a loved one through the purchase of new hymnbooks for Assisted Living and the Nursing Home. If you are interested in this memorial opportunity, please stop by the FRHS Business Office, or email me. The name of your loved one, and yourself, will be printed on the inside cover of each $25 book you sponsor. My family is sponsoring two books, in memory of my grandmas who spent time in the Nursing Home, so we’re looking for 16 others to complete this project.
   
4. Facebook
   Are you following us on Facebook at fb.com/freemanregionalhealthservices? We share information, recipes, recognition and a lot more, and we’d love to see your name pop up as a follower!

That’s all for now – thanks for reading-up on FRHS! We love what we do and how we CARE for our patients and residents. Next week we’ll be announcing our quarterly CARE Award winners and can’t wait to showcase the four individuals who our team has chosen for their Compassion, Attitude, Respect and Excellence.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Tabitha Schoenwald
tabitha.schoenwald@freemanregional.com
Foundation + Marketing Director

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• FRHS Clinics, Cardiac Rehab, & Therapies will be closed on 7/4.
• The Business Office will be closed on 7/4 & 7/5.
• Our Emergency Department, Nursing Home and Assisted Living will remain open to serve patients and residents.

Please enjoy the holiday safely!

Functional Dry Needling is an incredible treatment that can reduce pain and increase mobility in just ONE treatment! Hear more from our doctors and patients, Jan and Tate, in this video. Click the link below to find out more!

https://www.facebook.com/FreemanRegionalHealthServices/videos/2464642153723339

Thank you again to those who supported the Gala. YOU made this possible!

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If you are interested in joining the FRHS Auxiliary, they’d love to have you!

I am excited to share that the FRHS Foundation will hold its 13^th Annual Gala on January 27, 2024 at the Freeman Community Center. Our theme this year is ‘Eat, Drink and Be Giving’ as we focus on raising funds for a Dexa (bone density) Scanner.

I was in awe last year as individuals, businesses and friends came together as a community to support the CT project, and believe that together, we can make this event more successful than the last!

You are invited to participate in this impactful event in a variety of ways:

• Purchase a ticket to the ‘Eat, Drink and Be Giving’ gala.
  We have an engaging speaker, delicious food, live music, a personal impact story, live and silent auctions AND MORE planned for the evening. You won’t want to miss it! 
• Make a donation to the project.
• Become a financial or in-kind sponsor.
  Our sponsorship program offers a variety of levels and will provide you, or your business, with different benefits at each tier. Take note of the Presenting Level, which is new this year and is limited to one business or individual. Whatever level you choose, your support will be celebrated with sincere gratitude and leave a lasting impact on the health of the communities who count on Freeman Regional.
  
  
  
  Your in-kind donation of products or gift certificates will be used for live and silent auction items as well as prizes in our ‘Beer and Wine Pull.’ Donated items may be sent to 510 E 8^th St, PO Box 370, Freeman, SD 57029 or we can arrange a time for pickup. Please respond by January 5, 2024 to ensure we have time to recognize your contribution in the event program. 

Donations, sponsorships or ticket purchases can be made on this website, but if you prefer to do so in-person, please stop by the Freeman Regional Business office. You may also mail your support to Freeman Regional Health Services Foundation, PO Box 370, Freeman, SD 57029.

We appreciate your partnership with Freeman Regional Health Services Foundation and look forward to your participation in our ‘Eat, Drink and Be Giving’ gala. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely, 

Tabitha Schoenwald. Foundation and Marketing Director
605-925-2142  |  tabitha.schoenwald@freemanregional.com

Proceeds from this event will benefit Freeman Regional Health Services Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. IRS EIN:  46-0232450