Ms. Mortoza leads Dallas County Hospital with a hands-on, team-first leadership style that has transformed the culture and operations of the rural Iowa facility. She is known for building strong staff relationships, promoting service expansion, and delivering financial stability while staying grounded in the needs of the community. Her commitment to transparency, staff empowerment and equity has helped the hospital maintain low employee attrition. Her leadership modernized the hospital’s mission and vision statements, unifying the team around patient-centered, high-quality and accessible care. She frequently rounds on departments, supports strategic growth, and listens to staff input to shape decisions at every level. Under her leadership, the hospital has achieved accolades such as the Perry Chamber “Business of the Year” award for 2024.
