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title: "WinnMed CNO Kathy Moritz to retire Nov. 25 after 36-year nursing career"
description: "Kathy Moritz, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer at WinnMed in Decorah, Iowa, is set to retire on Nov. 25, according to Decorah News. She has spent nine years as the hospital's CNO within a 36-year nursing career."
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date_published: 2026-09-17T17:59:39.662Z
date_label: September 17, 2026
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# WinnMed CNO Kathy Moritz to retire Nov. 25 after 36-year nursing career

*[Kathy Moritz, MSN, RN,](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/person/100141859) chief nursing officer at [WinnMed](https://app.clinicalterminal.com/hospital/269503) in Decorah, Iowa, is set to retire on Nov. 25, according to Decorah News. She has spent nine years as the hospital's CNO within a 36-year nursing career.*

During her tenure as CNO, Moritz reportedly advanced patient care, supported nursing excellence and strengthened healthcare services at the hospital.

In remarks reported by Decorah News, Moritz described nursing as a calling and a privilege, and said she leaves with pride in the work accomplished at WinnMed.

## Sources

- [Becker's Hospital Review](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/iowa-chief-nursing-officer-to-retire/)

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