Freeman Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Denton as Market President for the Missouri/Kansas market, effective May 18.

Renee has served Freeman Health System for 17 years, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Rural Hospitals. With 38 years of combined clinical and operational hospital experience and a background as a nurse, she brings deep knowledge of healthcare delivery, system operations, and the communities Freeman serves.

Throughout her tenure, Renee has demonstrated steady, mission‑driven leadership with a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and culture. In her role as Market President, she will support system alignment across the Missouri and Kansas markets and help advance Freeman Health System’s strategic priorities.

Freeman Health System looks forward to the continued impact of Renee’s leadership as the organization builds upon its commitment to patients, employees, physicians, and the communities it serves.