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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
Matt Holsen 8 min read
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
Matt Holsen 9 min read
‘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
Matt Holsen 7 min read
Judy Ryan instilled a focus on quality care and education

Judy Ryan instilled a focus on quality care and education

Good Samaritan Society’s first woman president was also first clinician to serve in top job
Matt Holsen 7 min read
Adaptive Aquatics welcomes kids with disabilities into water

Adaptive Aquatics welcomes kids with disabilities into water

Sanford Wellness Center programs teach inclusive swimming and fitness skills
Simon Floss 8 min read
Leading the Society was ‘dream job’ for Mark Jerstad

Leading the Society was ‘dream job’ for Mark Jerstad

Sandy Jerstad remembers her husband, grandson of Good Samaritan Society’s founder
Matt Holsen 9 min read
Specialty care workers live legacy of Good Samaritan Society

Specialty care workers live legacy of Good Samaritan Society

Minnesota location keeps evolving to care for next community needs
Matt Holsen 6 min read
RN pivoted from photojournalist to award-winning nurse

RN pivoted from photojournalist to award-winning nurse

Patients recognize home care nurse Nicole Bock for her character and compassion
Matt Holsen 4 min read
Former Society leader proud to be part of 100-year history

Former Society leader proud to be part of 100-year history

Dave Horazdovsky retired after 42 years serving residents in many roles, including CEO
Matt Holsen 7 min read
Sanford nurse leads birth center, veterans groups in Fargo

Sanford nurse leads birth center, veterans groups in Fargo

Jackee Haak, RN, shows leadership in hospital and in National Guard
Jason Anschutz 5 min read