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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.

Aaron McHone, who is the operations director for the Be

"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.

Loring Hospital's Community Wide Healthiest State Walk

October 3, 2021

The Loring Hospital Community Wide Healthiest State Walk is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from noon - 1 p.m. Community members are encouraged to take a 30 minute walk and to stop by the Criss Gazebo to pick up a sack lunch sponsored by SacFit Wellness Coalition and Food Pride.

Loring Hospital's new physical therapist, Makayla Mille

Loring Hospital Welcomes New Physical Therapist

June 29, 2021

In May, Loring Hospital welcomed Makayla Millea, doctor of physical therapy (DPT).

Karter and Brooks Ludwig; and Suzi Namanny (front right

Patients Find Solace in Rehab Services

June 17, 2021

Having knee surgery at 12 years old was a little scary for Brooks Ludwig, who tore his patellar tendon in his right knee while playing football last fall. He worried he wouldn't be able to participate in any of his favorite sports again. Soon after surgery, Brooks started physical therapy at Loring Hospital's Rehab Services Department. He was nervous, but also excited to resume some activity.

Loring Hospital Among Top 20 Critical Access Hospital List for Quality

May 11, 2021

Loring Hospital has been named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals in the U.S. for best practices in quality. It was the only hospital in Iowa to be recognized in this category.

Quarterly Health Beat: Personalize Your Plate

March 15, 2021

Each year during March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month, which focuses on making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year's theme is "Personalize Your Plate," which supports the philosophy that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes.?

Loring Eases Fears After COVID-19 Diagnosis

March 11, 2021

When the symptoms first appeared the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Jim Dowling thought it was the flu. As things progressively worsened, he began to worry.? So, as he's done for any health concern for as long as he can remember, Dowling headed to his trusted healthcare provider, Loring Hospital.?

Loring Named Top 100 Critical Access Hospital 5th Year in a Row

March 9, 2021

For the fifth year in a row, Loring Hospital in Sac City has been named a 2021 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. ?