Odden hired as HAMC social services director

Posted on 1/6/2012

Odden began working at HAMC in late December.

Gloria Odden has been hired as the new social services director at Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby. As the director, Gloria will manage all social service functions at the hospital.

Gloria graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work from Minot State University and received her Master of Social Work from University of North Dakota in August of 2011. Prior to HAMC, Gloria worked at the Village Family Service Center in Grand Forks.

"We are happy to be in Rugby, because we love the small town atmosphere and small town school system for our kids," says Gloria.

Growing up in Hague, North Dakota, Gloria graduated from Zeeland High School. Her family moved to Rugby when Gloria was in grades 8-10. She is now married to Josh Odden of Rugby, son of Greg and Barb Odden. Gloria and Josh have two kids, ages seven and five.