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Sanford bids farewell to longtime pediatrician-neonatologist

Sanford bids farewell to longtime pediatrician-neonatologist

Dr. Rafael Ocejo practiced 43 years in medicine, 25 of those in Bismarck
Jason Anschutz 7 min read
Nebraska nurse a third-generation ‘Good Samaritan’

Nebraska nurse a third-generation ‘Good Samaritan’

Grandparents and parents linked Abby Stukenholtz to caregiving at an early age
Matt Holsen 8 min read
Newest nursing leadership fellow combines IT with RN

Newest nursing leadership fellow combines IT with RN

Sanford Health develops aspiring nursing leaders in annual fellowship program
Mick Garry 8 min read
Sanford nurse reunites with Ukrainian family

Sanford nurse reunites with Ukrainian family

Co-workers at Bemidji clinic donate money, clothing and supplies to support those fleeing war
Jason Anschutz 7 min read
Living organ donation winds up saving two lives

Living organ donation winds up saving two lives

Sanford Health employee donates one kidney, helping both a friend and a stranger
Simon Floss 11 min read
Service is generational for Scholz family

Service is generational for Scholz family

Good Samaritan Society social worker shares workplace with husband, 3 children, 1 in-law
Matt Holsen 9 min read
Pro-level coaching open to all at Sanford Sports Performance

Pro-level coaching open to all at Sanford Sports Performance

Trainers share same principles whether prepping athletes for NFL or youth sports
Mick Garry 10 min read
Rib repair device business started, prototype in the works

Rib repair device business started, prototype in the works

Dr. Steven Briggs’ less-invasive surgical technique uses inside of rib to fix breaks
Carson Walker 10 min read
Nurse, fundraiser nears retirement after 55 years of service

Nurse, fundraiser nears retirement after 55 years of service

Good Samaritan Society leader: “We would not be here in Algona without Mary Hannover”
Matt Holsen 7 min read
Experienced nurses save co-worker’s life

Experienced nurses save co-worker’s life

Good Samaritan Society CNA needed CPR during a seizure at work
Matt Holsen 6 min read