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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
Justin Wulf 11 min read
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
Justin Wulf 9 min read
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
Jason Anschutz 8 min read
Brother, sister find their calling in long-term care

Brother, sister find their calling in long-term care

Director of nursing, administrator in training carry on family legacy of compassion
Justin Wulf 7 min read
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
Courtney Collen 4 min read
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
Matt Holsen 6 min read
Retired music director helps to unlock forgotten feelings

Retired music director helps to unlock forgotten feelings

Good Samaritan volunteer honored for devotion to memory care residents
Justin Wulf 9 min read
Iowa nursing director recognized for compassionate care

Iowa nursing director recognized for compassionate care

Good Samaritan names Lori Johnson as national director of nursing champion
Justin Wulf 9 min read
Minnesota nurse leads with laughter and love for residents

Minnesota nurse leads with laughter and love for residents

Good Samaritan names Chris Hanson as National Ever Forward Leader Champion
Justin Wulf 10 min read
Nursing champion takes on improving care for all

Nursing champion takes on improving care for all

After her own hospitalization as a child, LPN set out to be a better nurse
Matt Holsen 7 min read