Loring Hospital opened its doors in September of 1950. Throughout the years, Loring has continued to grow and add services to provide healthcare to Sac County and the surrounding area. Loring Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds. Some of the services at Loring include:

• Cardiac Care services
• Medical/Surgical services
• Ambulatory Care (Same day surgery)
• Swing Bed (Skilled Care- Custodial Care)
• Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy services
• Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab
• Complete Lab & Radiology Services
• Mammography
• CT Scanner
• Mobile MRI Unit
• Home Health & Hospice
  Loring Home Health and Hospice are Medicare certified. The staff work in a 40-mile radius of Sac City. Their clients have the benefit of the agency being hospital-based so they can consult with local physicians.
• Lifeline® - Emergency Response Center
  Lifeline® gives seniors the confidence and freedom to live on their own. There is always someone standing by to help whenever you need it 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Loring Hospital professionals are there to answer your call.
• Chemotherapy
• Wellness Services/ Dietary Teaching
  Loring Hospital does wellness screenings on request for schools and businesses. They also provide personalized dietary teaching, infection control, OB, and STD's.
• Loring Hospital Auxiliary and Loring Family Hospice
  The Loring Auxiliary and the Loring Family Hospice play an important role at the hospital. The organizations provide numerous volunteer hours to the facility and to Hospice patients.
  In 1998, Loring Hospital opened a new Outpatient Clinic. There are over 20 physician specialists scheduled at Loring on a regular basis.

Special Programs Provided to the Area

Nurse Aide Classes - With cooperation of Iowa Central Community College, Loring Hospital staff of professionals offer nurses aide training.

Birth Control - Information is offered to youth groups upon request about what is available and to educate them about birth control.

Aids (HIV) - Loring Hospital infection control director explains all of the current information and prevention to youth as well as adults.

Self Breast Exam - Upon request, programs at the hospital and in private homes have been presented.

Adult Abuse - Programs have been presented to area nursing homes on warning signs and care of elderly adults that have been abused.

Volunteers - Currently there are over 35 desk volunteers that have gone through special training from Loring staff. There are over 300 Loring Auxiliary members that play a very large part at Loring Hospital and Loring Care Center.

For more information about any of the services at Loring Hospital, please call 712-662-7105 or Toll Free at 1-800-344-3767.

Visit the Loring Hospital website today!

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Tri-Mark Physicians Group

301 Highland Avenue
For appointment call 712-662-7119

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Sac City Dental Clinic

Dr. Louis Ching D.M.D.

• Preventive Dentistry
• Fillings
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emergency

For more information about any of the services offered at Sac City Dental, or for an appointment call 712-662-4766.

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Chiropractic Health

Burns-Lindeman Chiropractic Center
Health care from the use of Chiropractic and nutrition and other alternative methods.
Steven E. Burns, Chiropractor
110 S. 6th Street
Call for an appointment or more information: 712-662-4408

DeVries Chiropractic Offices At DeVries Chiropractic we treat Subluxations(misaligned spinal segment causing nerve interference) for the correction of disease and other health problems. Spinal pain (back pain)is a sign or symptom of subluxation of the spine.
Tom DeVries, Chiropractor
tedevries@yahoo.com
101 N. 5th Street
Call for appointment or more information: 712-662-4781

Jenkins Chiropractic
(712) 662-8016
FAX: (712) 662-8001
Email: lancejenkins@jenkinschiro.com
Web Page: http://www.jenkinschiro.com

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Wolfe Eye Clinic
Professional eye healthcare, treatment of eye injuries, eye diseases, glaucoma, contact lenses, professionally fitted eyewear, post-op exams, complete visual analysis.
Dr. Tom Munger

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Park View Care Center
We hope your stay will be pleasant and satisfying, whether you are here for a short stay or Park View Care Center will be your new home. Our goal at Park View Care Center is to provide quality care by keeping residents active. By doing this, many residents also experience improved functioning.

We offer family members of residents updated information on the care of their loved one. Many times, just knowing what to expect can be a comfort to family members. We offer many services to meet the long-term health care needs of the community.

REHABILITATION:
We welcome people who need therapy to regain strength to return to their own homes. Residents may obtain physical, occupational, and speech therapy with a physician's order. Our professionally trained restorative aides assist with therapy. Our whirlpool also helps in circulation. We designed our exercise program especially for seniors to maintain and strengthen their abilities.

ACTIVITIES:
At Park View Care Center, we encourage residents to remain active and involved. We hold Resident Council meetings regularly allowing residents to share ideas about entertainment, social events, dining experiences and other activities. In addition, our activity department provides: parties * family dinners * music programs * bingo * nail care and men's group * and much more.
We have a beautiful chapel for residents and families to enjoy for worship services, bible study, and tranquility. Local clergy minister the spiritual needs of residents.

• SERVICES AVAILABLE:
• Skilled nursing
• Dietary Consultation
• Physical therapy
• Occupational and speech therapy
• Social services
• Hair care
• Complete activity program
• Podiatrist
• Optometrist
• Respite Care (temporary care)
• Adult day care
• Telephone Guardian Assurance
• Alzheimer Awareness group Laundry and Housekeeping Services

Visit us at our website: http://www.abcmcorp.com

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West Iowa Community Mental Health
25 years of Professional Service to the Community.

West Iowa Community Mental Health offers individual, couple, and family therapy for children and adults along with psychiatric evaluation and medication management. These services are offered 24-hours-a-day for all of Sac County in cooperation with Loring Hospital.

For more information call 712-662-7604.

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Counseling Services
Jim Coats
712-662-4111

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Sac County Health Services
Public Health at the "heart" of life!

Sac County Health Services strives to apply public health knowledge to promote and preserve the health of individuals and the entire community, serving all ages and income levels. The entire staff, under the direction of the Board of Health, maintains, promotes, and restores health through caring, coordinating, and collaborating with other health professionals. We respect the right of individuals and families to participate in the decision making and planning regarding their care with a goal of maintaining independence.

Sac County Health Services is a cost effective and satisfying service. People prefer home care because it:

• Keeps families together
• Supports independence
• Is more cost effective than other forms of health care
• Prevents or postpones custodial care
• Involves the individual and family in services that are delivered.

Sac County Health Services has a qualified staff. Services to individuals are provided by:

• Nurses
• Home Care Aides (trained/supervised para-professionals)
• Social Workers
• Therapists (physical, speech)

Sac County Health Services provides care for people of all ages. For individuals who may:

• Have health conditions that limit their activities of daily living
• Require short-term or long-term assistance at home
• Health promotion, education, and disease prevention

For more information visit our website at: http://www.saccounty.org/healthservices.html
Courthouse Annex
116 South State Street-Suite A
Sac City, Iowa 50583
(712) 662-4785 or (800) 967-3984
Email us at: brench@prairieinet.net
Or call for an appointment 712-662-7777