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Matthew Fry has been appointed the new president and chief executive officer of Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri.

Matthew Fry

He will join Freeman Health on April 1. Fry is succeeding Paula Baker, the longtime president and CEO who announced her retirement in early 2024.

Fry is currently the president and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System’s St. John’s Hospital. He has held that role since September 2022. He was also promoted to CEO of HSHS’s Central Illinois market, overseeing four other hospitals in Illinois.

“Freeman Health System is an amazing resource for the community, and I am humbled to lead the organization as the next President and CEO,” Fry said in a statement. “I am incredibly impressed with the quality of care, the expansive services offered and the compassionate culture that Freeman Health System offers the communities it serves.”

Previously, Fry served as chief operating officer of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California, which is part of Sutter Health.

In an email to Freeman’s staff, Baker offered her support to Fry.

"I feel confident about Matt's ability to lead Freeman into the future," Baker wrote in the email. "I have told him all about how wonderful the Freeman Team is, and he can't wait to meet you all."

Bryce Gartland, MD

Froedtert ThedaCare Health hires regional president

Bryce Gartland, MD, will serve as the president of Froedtert ThedaCare Health’s South Region.

Gartland will take the post Feb. 3. Most recently, Gartland served as hospital group president and co-chief of clinical operations for Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. He held a variety of leadership roles during his 17 years with Emory.

He is relishing the new role.

“The opportunity to join an exemplary team working toward redefining health care in America most excites me about this role,” said Gartland. “Today’s evolving academic health systems — particularly those that have extended deeply into their communities like the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network — are uniquely positioned to redefine what health care in America should look like.”

Imran Andrabi, MD, president and CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health, praised Gartland’s skills and experience.

“Among the many strengths Dr. Gartland brings to his new role is a leadership style that inspires achievement, supports talent growth and retention, and helps ensure sustained focus on day-to-day operations,” Andrabi said in a statement.

“He is recognized for executing sound strategy, as evidenced by his leadership in the acquisition, integration and performance improvement of a three-hospital system — formerly, Dekalb Medical Center — into Emory Healthcare,” he said.

Osmel “Ozzie” Delgado

FIU Health announces new chief executive officer

Osmel “Ozzie” Delgado has been named chief executive officer of the Florida International University HealthCare Network, known as FIU Health.

He also will serve as associate dean of clinical affairs at FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He possesses more than 15 years of experience in hospital leadership positions.

“I'm thrilled to be joining the FIU HWCOM family and contribute to its incredible legacy of innovation and excellence,” Delgado wrote in a post on LinkedIn. “Growing up nearby, I have always admired FIU's commitment to empowering our community and I'm excited to be back in the area. I am humbled by all the well wishes and I thank you all for your continued support.”

Delgado will oversee FIU Health’s clinical operations and lead the organization’s clinical, educational and research operations.

Douglas Zehner

Holy Name Medical Center names chief financial officer

Douglas Zehner has been appointed chief financial officer of Holy Name Medical Center in northern New Jersey.

Zehner took the post on Jan. 20. He has spent more than 30 years in the healthcare industry. The medical center, a 361-bed hospital, is entering its 100th year of service.

Previously, he worked at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, where he was the chief financial officer of the system’s northeast region.

Zehner also held roles with MedStar, a nonprofit system in Maryland and Washington D.C., and HCA Healthcare.

Mike Maron, president and CEO of Holy Name, touted the importance of tapping Zehner for the post.

“Doug’s ability to drive strategic and operational results and his financial acumen and collaborative approach will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission and ensuring continued financial strength and growth for our health system,” Maron said in a statement. “His appointment emphasizes our commitment to excellence in financial management and patient care.”