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Sac County Healthcare Coalition at vaccine clinic.

Sac County Healthcare Coalition Holds First COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

February 5, 2021

?On Feb. 5, the Sac County Healthcare Coalition - which includes Sac County Health Services, Sac County EMS, and Loring Hospital - hosted its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The clinic was for those 65 years and older and marked the beginning of the county's rollout of vaccine to those who fall under the Phase 1B population. Thanks to all who helped make the clinic a success!

first dosages of COVID-19 vaccine presented

Loring Hospital Receives First Phase of COVID-19 Vaccines

December 28, 2020

Loring Hospital recently received the first phase of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses from Sac County Health Services and began vaccinating employees and providers throughout the last week in December.

Iowa State Bank President and CEO Steve Spotts presents

Iowa State Bank Presents Loring Healthcare Foundation with $20,000 Donation

December 11, 2020

Iowa State Bank recently presented the Loring Healthcare Foundation with a generous $20,000 donation to assist Loring Hospital with equipment upgrades.

Entrance to Loring Hospital

Please Consider Loring Healthcare Foundation in Year-end Giving

December 10, 2020

Although the past year has presented some unique challenges and changes for us all due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing remains certain - you and your family remain our top priority. Our courageous and highly trained team is ready and prepared to provide compassionate care to whoever walks in our doors. We are also backed by a resilient and loyal community of generous supporters like you who make many of Loring Hospital's aspirations and accomplishments possible.

Dr. Eric Jensen, DPM

Loring Hospital welcomes podiatrist Dr. Eric Jensen

November 24, 2020

Loring Hospital in Sac City is pleased to welcome McFarland physician, Dr. Eric Jensen, DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine), to the hospital's group of specialty clinic providers. Dr. Jenson will see patients at Loring Hospital on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month beginning Dec. 2.

2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award

Loring Hospital Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance in Patient Experience

October 13, 2020

Loring Hospital has been recognized as a winner of the 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for its commitment to offering an exceptional patient experience. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally recognized symbol of achievement in health care. The award honors organizations that have maintained a positive performance in the top 5 percent of all Press Ganey clients. ?

Loring Hospital's Outpatient/Surgery Department

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

September 26, 2020

If you are planning on having elective surgery near 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 procedure is one that is planned in advance, rather than one that's 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.

Loring Hospital staff

The Des Moines Register Names Loring Hospital a Winner of the Iowa Top Workplaces 2020 Award

September 12, 2020

Loring Hospital has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Des Moines Register. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC.

Pictured from left to right: Shelly Crump, Board Treasu

U.S. Senator Grassley Visits Loring Hospital to Discuss Rural Healthcare

September 12, 2020

United States Senator Chuck Grassley paid a visit to Loring Hospital in Sac City on Aug. 27 to discuss rural healthcare with hospital staff and Board members.

Kay Blessington

Blessington to retire after four decades in healthcare

September 11, 2020

After 42 years in the healthcare field, Kay Blessington, ARNP, FNP, is set to retire in September. Blessington started her career as a registered nurse at Loring Hospital in 1978. After working as a nurse and in the public health sector for nearly 20 years, Blessington went on to earn a master's degree and nurse practitioner credentials in 1996 from Clarkson College in Omaha.

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