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Nebraska long-term care nurse earns leadership award

Nebraska long-term care nurse earns leadership award

Leanne Atwood is Good Samaritan Society’s National Ever Forward Leader Champion
Matt Holsen 9 min read
From CNA to nursing director, Kansas RN earns national honor

From CNA to nursing director, Kansas RN earns national honor

Amy Davis is the National Ever Forward Director of Nursing Champion
Matt Holsen 8 min read
Maintenance employee cares for residents and their homes

Maintenance employee cares for residents and their homes

National Ever Forward Champion Jerry Kelch is ‘an angel’ to those who know him
Matt Holsen 9 min read
Assisted living aide couldn’t imagine working elsewhere

Assisted living aide couldn’t imagine working elsewhere

Good Samaritan Society residents feel at home with caregivers like Julie Oaks
Matt Holsen 5 min read
North Dakota girl with a goat wins volunteer of the year

North Dakota girl with a goat wins volunteer of the year

No kidding – Peyton Marquart brings animals inside for intergenerational entertainment
Matt Holsen 7 min read
Medication aide spreads joy and knowledge in Nebraska

Medication aide spreads joy and knowledge in Nebraska

Good Samaritan Society staffer helps train others while training to be a nurse
Matt Holsen 4 min read
Emergency prep is everyday work for Army reservist

Emergency prep is everyday work for Army reservist

Sgt. Liz Kodet, emergency management specialist, is Sanford’s Veteran of the Year
Matt Holsen 7 min read
Sanford nurse retires after 60 years of service

Sanford nurse retires after 60 years of service

Carol Wieneke has been an LPN at Sanford Luverne for over half a century
Simon Floss 4 min read
Young man leaves delivery job for senior center family

Young man leaves delivery job for senior center family

Admin assistant started his Good Samaritan Society career while still in high school
Matt Holsen 6 min read
A nurse’s journey: From greeter to RN

A nurse’s journey: From greeter to RN

When COVID threw her education for a loop, Danielle Schultz took an unlikely path
Jason Anschutz 5 min read