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Silver national quality award goes to Good Samaritan Society

Silver national quality award goes to Good Samaritan Society

Minnesota location honored for improving quality results for staff and residents
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University of Iowa honors Sanford Health chief physician

University of Iowa honors Sanford Health chief physician

Jeremy Cauwels, M.D., named Early Achievement Award winner by medical school
Paul Heinert 3 min read
National strength & conditioning group honors Sanford coach

National strength & conditioning group honors Sanford coach

Steve Bliss, former strength coach for national championship teams, earns accolades of his own
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87-year-old harpist plays for patients in hospice

87-year-old harpist plays for patients in hospice

Luana Mangold is Good Samaritan Society’s National Ever Forward Volunteer Champion
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Nurse’s leadership is critical during community crisis

Nurse’s leadership is critical during community crisis

Rebecca Pedersen is National Ever Forward Champion as director of nursing services
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‘Everything that an employee of Good Samaritan should be’

‘Everything that an employee of Good Samaritan should be’

Groundskeeper Joe Berg is National Ever Forward Employee Champion
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CNA earns national award for 30-plus years of caregiving

CNA earns national award for 30-plus years of caregiving

Denise Huddleson is Good Samaritan Society's National Ever Forward Caregiver Champion
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After broken foot, then COVID, RN finds way to help others

After broken foot, then COVID, RN finds way to help others

Clinical care leader Marsha Moestchen is National Ever Forward Leadership Champion
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‘I would never guess she’s a new administrator’

‘I would never guess she’s a new administrator’

Clara Palm is Good Samaritan Society’s administrator of the year, after one year in the role
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Mental health leader makes patients’ lives easier, safer

Mental health leader makes patients’ lives easier, safer

Ashlea McMartin goes above and beyond for compliance and patient privacy
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