Joplin, Mo. — Freeman Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Herr as Vice President, Market Chief Operating Officer for the MO/KS market.

Herr is an experienced Chief Operating Officer with a demonstrated history of leadership in the hospital and health care industry. He brings strong expertise in analytics, operations, management, and healthcare improvement, along with advanced knowledge of healthcare systems and the regional landscape Freeman serves. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Health/Health Care Administration and Management from the University of Texas at Tyler.

“We are excited to welcome Michael to Freeman Health System,” said Matt Fry, President and Chief Executive Officer of Freeman Health System. “His leadership experience, regional understanding, and commitment to operational excellence will be instrumental as we continue strengthening care and access for our communities.”

Herr will officially join the Freeman team on Monday, May 18.

Joplin, Mo.—Freeman Health System is proud to announce that Freeman Women’s Pavilion has been awarded full mammography accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for a three-year period, marking a significant milestone for the organization’s women’s health services.

As part of the ACR’s accreditation review, all randomly selected mammography cases met image quality and clinical evaluation standards. These cases were selected and reviewed independently by the ACR, without any opportunity for prescreening by the facility.

“The ACR accreditation process is one of the most demanding in medical imaging,” said Hector Juarez, Vice President of Imaging at Freeman Health System. “Successfully meeting ACR standards across all randomly selected images reflects the consistency, growth, discipline, and commitment to excellence of our imaging team and breast imaging program.”

This accreditation reflects Freeman’s ongoing work to strengthen its breast imaging program through improved quality processes, enhanced staff training, and a deep commitment to excellence. These efforts help ensure patients can feel confident choosing Freeman for their care.

The ACR conducted an Additional Mammography Review to confirm sustained improvements in image quality following corrective actions previously implemented by the organization. There are no outstanding contingencies associated with this accreditation, and the ACR has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as required.

“This accomplishment reinforces our commitment to providing high-quality, reliable, and patient centered care,” Juarez added. “We are incredibly proud of the professionals who made this achievement possible and grateful for the trust our patients place in us.”

The American College of Radiology is widely recognized as the gold standard in imaging accreditation, ensuring facilities meet nationally accepted standards of care and safety.

For more information about Freeman Women’s Pavilion and its imaging services, visit www.freemanhealth.com.

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About Freeman Health System
Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc., and Ozark Center—the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services—as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics, and a variety of specialty services. With more than 320 physicians on staff representing more than 90 specialties, Freeman provides cancer care, heart care, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, children’s services, women’s services, and many others for all of the Four State Area. Freeman is also involved in numerous community-based activities and sponsored events and celebrations. Additionally, in the Joplin/Pittsburg areas, Freeman is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit freemanhealth.com.