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Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’

Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’

Steve Reves left tire manufacturing to work in Good Samaritan kitchen
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Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion

Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion

Clients praise ‘our gal Sal’ Kangas, Good Samaritan national nursing champion
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Administrator sets standard with positive leadership

Administrator sets standard with positive leadership

Ever Forward Champion Madison Kinkaid puts people first through care and continuing education
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Retired Minnesota nurse and her dog fetch volunteer award

Retired Minnesota nurse and her dog fetch volunteer award

Good Samaritan names Janene Hodnefield and Beau as national volunteer champions
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Nursing leader shines with cheer, fiery commitment to care

Nursing leader shines with cheer, fiery commitment to care

Kammy Ellwanger lifted spirits of Good Samaritan staff, residents through wake of blaze
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Compassion at the cornerstone of Minnesota caregiver’s gifts

Compassion at the cornerstone of Minnesota caregiver’s gifts

Sabrina Ohl honored as Good Samaritan National Ever Forward Caregiver Champion
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Stories from working through the storm

Stories from working through the storm

Sanford Bemidji employees went above & beyond in the days following June 21 storm
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Orthopedic surgeons parallel each other in life and work

Orthopedic surgeons parallel each other in life and work

Drs. Kyle Muckenhirn and Erik Slette know each other well in and outside their jobs
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Pilot retires after 42-year career at Sanford Health

Pilot retires after 42-year career at Sanford Health

Sherwin Bolks spent decades transporting patients, doctors and business leaders
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59-year-old living out her dream as Good Samaritan CNA

59-year-old living out her dream as Good Samaritan CNA

Rosa Avila is the health system’s national caregiver champion this year
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