St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

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Specializes in Med Surg/Tele/ER.

My heart goes out to everyone there, as well as all of Joplin. I am watching on the news all the damage done by the tornado.....horrible!

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Specializes in Orthopaedic Nursing; Geriatrics.

It is definitely horrible and one of my worst fears, especially since I moved to the Midwest. Prayers to all of the people in Joplin.

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Nurses, first responders and firefighters are en route and recently arrived. Last report is 75% of the town destroyed, 24+ fatalities. Kansas City and surrounding communities are sending equipment and personnel...St. John's Hospital was hit and is without power. All patients sent to Freeman, which is now unable to accept anyone. Lots of walking wounded and will be a long night as search/rescue continue throughout the night in the midst of the dark and lightening.

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Specializes in LTC.

I live about 45 minutes from Joplin and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it...we have family in town and haven't heard from them yet..it's gonna be a long haul. I heard a third of the southern part of twon is gone, so yeah 75% makes sense..it's just..really hard to fathom. I had my clinicals at St. John's...

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Specializes in Med-Surg/Peds/O.R./Legal/cardiology.

Sparrowhawk, my heart is with you and your family. I have a lifelong friend who works at St. John's in Springfield. Waiting for word from her. Praying for the people of Joplin! :redpinkhe

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Wow I did my clinicals at this hospital...my thoughts and prayers to those affected by this disaster

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I live in Joplin, I feel so helpless, everything is gone. I helped load three bodies in the back of a truck last night. I can't sleep, search and rescue will be going on for days. I can't get a hold of many friends, but luckily my family is okay.

If ANYONE lives in the Joplin, MO region, please help if you can. We are in desperate need of nurses, doctors, ems, supplies, everything. Shelters are overwhellmed, triage centers are being set up and the only other hospital in town will not take patients.

Sorry for going off topic, I just need some place to vent.

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Specializes in LTC Family Practice.

My thoughts are with you all.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

My sister lives in Springfield, MO and I know that hospital is now full too.

So very sad.

Prayers.

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

Stever01--I'm so sorry for you and your fellow citizens. Hang in there. Vent any time.

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I was just so *horrified* when I saw the photos of St. John's! It looked like Oklahoma City after the bombing. I cannot imagine what chaos it was there. We are with you, fellow nurses!

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