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Loring CEO/CFO steps down to pursue teaching passion

March 1, 2022

Stacy Johnson, chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) at Loring Hospital in Sac City, has stepped down to pursue her passion of teaching.

Loring Hospital Announces New Board Chair

February 22, 2022

Loring Hospital in Sac City has named Dr. Frank Richardson as its new Board Chairman. ?Richardson joined Loring's Board of Directors in 2019. He is an experienced pharmaceutical development professional with more than 30 years of experience in areas including toxicology, anti-cancer and anti-viral drug development, and precision medicine. He currently serves as an independent consultant for the health care industry and a non-profit organization devoted to helping academic investigators develop leading-edge therapeutics. Richardson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology from Duke University.

Planning for the Future: Loring Hospital's Master Plan

February 16, 2022

As you may know, Loring Hospital is embarking on what we're referring to as the hospital's "master plan" - a long-term plan that involves strategically exploring ways to optimize the space and overall flow of the hospital to ensure the best patient experience for years to come.

Loring Hospital Named Top 100 Critical Access Hospital 6th Year in a Row

February 15, 2022

For the sixth year in a row, Loring Hospital in Sac City has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The designation is considered one of the most significant indicators of performance excellence in the rural healthcare industry.

Loring Hospital to Hold Class on Managing Health and Chronic Conditions

January 19, 2022

Loring Hospital and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) have teamed up to provide a seven-week virtual or in-person course entitled, "Better Choices, Better Health," to help individuals take a more active role in managing their health and chronic conditions.

Loring Hospital welcomes podiatrist Dr. Abby Williams

December 30, 2021

Loring Hospital is pleased to welcome McFarland Clinic physician, Dr. Abby Williams, DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine), to the hospital's group of specialty clinic providers. Dr. Williams sees patients at Loring Hospital every other Friday of each month and is accepting new patients.

Sharon Thompson Shares Why She's a Firm Believer in Loring Hospital's Diabetes Education Program

December 29, 2021

When Sharon Thompson was diagnosed with diabetes, she had just celebrated a birthday. Little did she know things were about to change. "It came as quite a shock when I received a phone call with my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis," says Thompson.? Though the news was certainly unsettling, Thompson was quickly put at ease after her physician, Dr. Bernadette Gyano, recommended that she see Jill Williams, Loring Hospital's registered dietitian and diabetes education coordinator.

It's Not Too Early to Schedule Year-End Procedures

October 27, 2021

If you are planning on having elective surgery around the winter holidays, it's best to schedule early as this is the time of year doctors' schedules tend to fill up quickly.? An elective surgery is a procedure that is planned in advance, rather than one that is done in an emergency situation. Common elective surgeries at Loring include colonoscopies, tonsillectomies, hernia repair, hysterectomy, and other surgeries that may not be deemed medically necessary. At Loring, general surgeries are the most common performed elective procedures, often done the last quarter of the year, once a patient has reached their deductible.

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"Mental Health Matters" Event Scheduled for Oct. 29

October 26, 2021

The Loring Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring an educational program entitled, "Mental Health Matters," at 10 a.m. on Oct. 29 at the Sac Community Center in Sac City. The event will feature guest speaker Aaron McHone, who is the operations director for the Behavioral Health Service Line at UnityPoint Health.

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Bomgaars to Host Ladies Night Benefitting Loring Healthcare Foundation

October 18, 2021

Bomgaars of Sac City is set to host a Ladies Night on Oct. 24, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. in which five percent of total sales will be donated to the Loring Healthcare Foundation. The night will include giveaways and a twenty percent discount on regular priced merchandise.