Spangler new VP of patient care services at Northern Montana Hospital

Press release

Sarah Spangler, RN, has been promoted to the vice president of patient care services at Northern Montana Hospital, replacing Erich Koch, RN, who is retiring.

Spangler was the director of Northern Montana Hospital Medical/Surgical Department. She is also on the Montana Board of Nursing and has recently been appointed to the National Council for State Boards of Nursing NCLEX Item Review Subcommittee.

Spangler started her career at Northern Montana Hospital eight years ago, helping to achieve the "patient-centered medical home" designation for the outpatient clinics. She was quickly promoted to the director of medical/surgical nursing. She then added the Northern Montana Sletten Cancer Center on to her responsibilities. In 2021, Spangler was appointed the board president of the Montana Board of Nursing.

"We're very proud of Sarah and her achievements, both in our organization and in the state of Montana" Northern Montana Hospital President/CEO Dave Henry said. "Sarah has shown to be an excellent addition to our team of healthcare professionals. We look forward to working with her for many years to come."

She is married to Chad Spangler, an associate professor in the College of Health Sciences at Montana State University-Northern. He is a Havre native and established the cross country program at Northern.

They have three boys, Caleb, Carter and Max. Sarah Spangler said she and her husband enjoy attending Blue Pony and MSU-Northern activities, traveling around the state watching their children in their various activities, and playing golf with friends and family.

She also is the president of the Havre Women's Golf Association.

The Spanglers are a very active family and have been a great addition to Havre.