Loring Hospital

02/12/2026

This week marks Cardiac Rehabilitation Week and Cardiovascular Professionals Week! Thanks to all cardiovascular professionals for your unwavering dedication to keeping hearts healthy❣️

Loring Hospital's cardiac rehab care team works closely with physicians to help patients with heart disease recover faster and return to the optimum level of health. Cardiac rehab consists of individualized exercise training to safely strengthen muscles and education on disease management. For more information on heart health and services, contact Loring Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department at 712.662.6367.

02/11/2026

Happy Phlebotomists Recognition Week! Thanks to all phlebotomists for the vital contributions you make to healthcare each and every day – and an extra special thank you to our very own phlebotomists, Kim, Danny, and John!

02/10/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, March 3rd to hear from Loring Hospital’s Speech Therapist, Emily Scott. Emily will share information on speech, language, feeding development, and so much more! The event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

02/09/2026

Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, Loring Hospital encourages you to attend an upcoming “Welcome to Medicare” seminar on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-7 p.m. at Loring Hospital. For questions or to register, please contact LeAnn Olhausen at 712-662-6406 by February 16th. https://www.loringhospital.org/about-us/news/welcome-to-medicare-seminar-offered-by-loring-hospital-

02/06/2026

It’s Pride in Food Service Week! Thanks to this amazing team for all you do each and every day and for making Loring Hospital’s meals nutritious and delicious. 🍎🥦🥪

02/06/2026

Today we wear RED in recognition of National Wear Red Day! This annual campaign encourages people to wear the color red to raise and spread awareness and help put an end to heart disease and stroke in millions of women all across the nation.❤️

02/03/2026

🌟Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Makayla Potthoff, who serves as a registered nurse and recently took on the role of trauma program coordinator at Loring Hospital. 🌟

A portion of the nomination submission read:
“Makayla works with the providers, her colleagues, and other departments to ensure staff are prepared to provide patients with the best possible care. She takes feedback well and puts it into action! Makayla has taken information collected in her role as trauma program coordinator and used it to improve workflow and patient care. She has worked at Loring Hospital throughout her entire professional career and promotes a positive environment. Makayla strives to improve Loring Hospital and is well-known within the community. Patients find comfort in knowing she will be the nurse caring for them.”

Thanks, Makayla, for all you do for our patients, their families, and our staff. We are so fortunate to have you as a member of the Loring Hospital family!

02/02/2026

❤️February marks American Heart Month❤️
Simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact when it comes to heart health. Show your heart some love with these five tips. Call our Cardiopulmonary Department for more information at 712.662.6367.

01/30/2026

01/27/2026

Is there a nurse at Loring Hospital who went above and beyond for you or a family member? In partnership with the DAISY Foundation, Loring Hospital has a tradition of recognizing nurses who demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary, compassionate care. Learn more about how you can nominate a Loring Hospital nurse here! https://www.loringhospital.org/patients-and-visitors/daisy-nurse-leader-award

01/23/2026

🌟...and the winner of our second annual soup cook-off is Jamie Royster of Graham Construction a 3G Company who came on top with 10 votes for making homemade chili! 🌟

Thanks to all who participated and a huge shout out goes out to our amazing Engagement Committee for organizing the event — what a fun and perfect way to warm up on a cold January day!

01/20/2026

Loring Hospital wishes each of these dedicated employees a Happy Work Anniversary! Thanks for all you do each and every day!

Pictured: Sally Mason (43 years), Joani Boger (10 years), Jessica Kramer (6 years), and Jill Williams (13 years).

Not pictured: Nicole Simpson (15 years), Fallon Vauble (10 years), and Tracy Townsend (9 years).