Iowa hospital CEO to retire

Cindy Carstens, BSN, will retire as CEO of Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa, on Dec. 31. 

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Ms. Carstens was first named the hospital’s chief nursing officer in 2008, then became CEO in 2016, according to local newspaper The Messenger. During her tenure, she oversaw capital improvements including a $31 million building expected to open in September. 

A job posting to fill Ms. Carstens’ role will go live July 10. Leaders from UnityPoint Fort Dodge (Iowa) will collaborate with the hospital’s board of directors to name a successor, Storm Lake Radio reported.

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