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Loring Hospital Vendor Fair a Success - Mammogram Party to be held Oct. 29

October 19, 2019

Loring Hospital is hosting a separate Mammogram Party on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 4-8 p.m. The event will include pre-scheduled mammograms, a shirt fundraiser benefitting Relay for Life, and refreshments. For questions or to schedule a 3D mammogram, please call 712-662-6344.

Loring Hospital Hosting Vendor Fair to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

October 1, 2019

October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to help spread the word about the importance of mammograms and early breast cancer detection, Loring Hospital is hosting its first-ever Ladies Night Vendor Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 5-7 p.m. The event will take place in the hospital's West Conference Room.

Olhausen Receives Governor's Volunteer Award

September 26, 2019

LeAnn Olhausen received a Governor's Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held on Sept. 12 in Storm Lake.

"Dementia and Its Impact" Event Scheduled for Oct. 15

September 24, 2019

The Loring Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring an educational program entitled, "Dementia and Its Impact," on Oct. 15 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sac City. The event will feature guest speaker Lyn Hilgenberg, who provides educational and consulting assistance regarding the topics of healthy aging and dementia care. The program is open to the public at no cost and will include two available sessions: 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m.

Loring Hospital named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospital list

September 17, 2019

Loring Hospital in Sac City has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in the U.S. for best practices in quality. It was one of only two hospitals in Iowa to be recognized in this category.

Dr. Rick Unger to Provide Surgery Coverage at Loring Hospital

August 30, 2019

Rick Unger, D.O., will provide general surgery coverage for Dr. Ronald Cheney at Loring Hospital Sept. 10 - 26 while Dr. Cheney is on leave taking a mission trip to Africa.

Healthiest State Walk Scheduled for Oct. 2

August 28, 2019

The Loring Hospital Community Wide Healthiest State Walk is scheduled to take place at the Criss Gazebo in Sac City on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at noon.

Loring to Host Educational Sessions as Part of "Loring's Quarterly Health Beat"

August 15, 2019

Loring Hospital is launching a new community education program, entitled "Loring's Quarterly Health Beat." The program includes a series of four annual health and wellness education sessions that are hosted by healthcare professionals and Loring Hospital staff. They are free and open to the public.

Loring Welcomes Three New Board Members

August 8, 2019

Loring Hospital recently welcomed three new members to the Loring Hospital Board of Directors. The individuals include Russ Davis of Nemaha, Frank Richardson of Lake View, and Kodi Brotherson of Breda.

Loring CEO/CFO Among 70 Hospital 'CEOs to Know'

July 11, 2019

Loring Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Stacy Johnson was named as one of 70 "Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know" by Becker's Hospital Review.