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Good Samaritan Society garden group earns volunteering award

Good Samaritan Society garden group earns volunteering award

'Mom's Garden Girls' named Volunteer of the Year Group Award winner
Tess Hedrick 4 min read
Good Samaritan Society leaders named Women of Distinction

Good Samaritan Society leaders named Women of Distinction

Prestigious program honors standouts in skilled nursing, senior living and home care
Tess Hedrick 4 min read
Assisted living admin helps shape the future of senior care

Assisted living admin helps shape the future of senior care

Melissa McCorquodale shows devotion to community at work and on 13 local boards
Matt Holsen 4 min read
Scholarship helps nurse advance long-term care career

Scholarship helps nurse advance long-term care career

Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health invest in growing their own workforce
Matt Holsen 6 min read
Preventing veteran suicides takes a community effort

Preventing veteran suicides takes a community effort

Volunteer group from Good Samaritan Society intervenes before crises hit
Matt Holsen 6 min read
Long-term care nurse surprised with DAISY Award

Long-term care nurse surprised with DAISY Award

Former patient nominates LPN known for putting people at ease
Matt Holsen 5 min read
Protect yourself from winter slips, trips and falls

Protect yourself from winter slips, trips and falls

Preventing falls starts with simple steps and walking like a penguin
SHN Staff 4 min read
Generations of same family serve Good Samaritan Society

Generations of same family serve Good Samaritan Society

Former nursing home administrator reflects on people they cared for
Matt Holsen 8 min read
Flu season and COVID-19: Concerns for seniors

Flu season and COVID-19: Concerns for seniors

Vaccination can help protect adults age 65+ from severe illness
Mick Garry 4 min read
Therapy pool, wellness center help seniors stay active

Therapy pool, wellness center help seniors stay active

Rehabilitation amenities bring residents back even after they finish treatment
Matt Holsen 5 min read