Glasgo Elected to American Hospital Association Board of Trustees
Aug 28, 2025Leah Glasgo, President of UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge, has been elected to the American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2026. The Board of Trustees is the highest policymaking body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its directions and finances.
Glasgo is one of nine new members of the AHA’s Board of Trustees.
“It’s an honor to serve on the AHA Board of Trustees and advocate for healthcare in rural communities,” says Glasgo. “I look forward to continuing the work toward AHA’s vision of a just society of healthy communities, where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.”
Glasgo has served as President of UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge Iowa since January 2019. From 2021 to 2024, she also assumed the role of Interim President for UnityPoint Health – Sioux City Iowa, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership across both markets. In Fort Dodge, Glasgo has prioritized expanding access to key specialty services through strategic partnerships and growth in cardiovascular, orthopedic, oncology, and women’s and children’s care.
Prior to joining UnityPoint Health, Glasgo served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City, Iowa, where she led the organization for six years with a focus on clinical excellence, community engagement and sustainable growth.
Glasgo is actively involved in healthcare leadership at both the state and national levels. She is a member of the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Committee 6 and serves on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Hospital Association. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Des Moines University.
“It’s an honor to serve on the AHA Board of Trustees and advocate for healthcare in rural communities. I look forward to continuing the work toward AHA’s vision of a just society of healthy communities, where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.”
