Matt Johnson

SAC CITY — The interim chief executive officer of Loring Hospital in Sac City has been named to that post on a permanent basis.

The appointment of Matt Johnson was announced Friday.

“On behalf of the UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge and Loring Hospital, I am very pleased to announce Matt as the new CEO at Loring Hospital,” said Leah Glasgo, president and CEO of UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge. “Matt is an experienced health care executive that has served rural Iowa communities since 2016. During his interim CEO role, Matt has built strong relationships inside and outside of the hospital.”

Johnson has served as the interim Loring Hospital CEO since late November 2022. He has extensive rural hospital leadership experience. More than eight years ago, he began his career in health care leadership at Cherokee Regional Medical Center, ultimately being named their CEO in 2016. Since then, he has served in various hospital executive leadership roles in Iowa.

“We are excited to have Matt Johnson as the CEO of Loring Hospital. He understands the importance of building trusting relationships with the Loring Hospital team, our patients and community,” said Dr. Frank Richardson, Loring Hospital board chair. “Matt’s extensive experience and knowledge of rural Iowa health care, gives me confidence that our local hospital is in good hands and I’m certain he will be successful. We are happy to welcome Matt and his family to the Loring community and the area it serves.”