Labor and delivery in Cherokee County, KS
The hospitals in Cherokee County, Kansas do not offer labor and delivery. Expecting parents here deliver at a hospital in a neighboring area. The closest ones are listed below.
Nearest hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | Joplin | 8.7 | 31% | 565 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | Joplin | 9.6 | 28% | 1,454 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc. | Pittsburg | 19 | – | – | Yes |
| Integris Miami Hospital | Miami | 20 | 33% | 181 | Yes |
| Labette Health | Parsons | 24 | 30% | 163 | Yes |
| Integris Grove Hospital | Grove | 38 | 29% | 307 | Yes |
Miles are straight-line distances from the hospitals in Cherokee County, not driving distances.
Hospitals in Cherokee County without labor and delivery
- Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas, Galena — (620) 783-1732
- Mercy Hospital Columbus, Columbus — (620) 429-2545