Pulsations Spring 2013

PULSATIONS

A Healthy Dose of News from Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

Robotic surgery brings cutting-edge technology to Bemidji The da Vinci ® robotic system helps get Ashley Jensen back on her feet. PAGE 3

Welcome New Physicians

What’s Happening?

Life-Saving Cardiac Care

Infectious Disease Specialist

President’s Message

Sanford Bemidji Expands Surgical Options With Robotics

By Paul Hanson, President Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

Healthcare

providers have an awesome responsibility; their job is life.

It is a privilege to work among people who have dedicated themselves to this extraordinary mission. For nearly four years, I have had the honor of being part of the exceptional team of healthcare providers and support staff at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota.

Together, we set goals and achieved dreams. We overcame obstacles and engineered success. One of our greatest accomplishments was becoming a regional provider, offering new clinical services while balancing the financial commitments that often accompany growth. This was an ambitious goal that required a collaborative commitment

from our Board of Directors, physicians, and employees.

To become a recognized regional provider, we needed to have a deeper operational relationship with our medical staff.

We needed to invest in our employees’ professional development. We needed to recruit additional specialists to our community.

We needed to invest in capital equipment and information technology.

We needed to find the right partner to coordinate our integration efforts.

Together, we did.

Sanford Health helped us achieve integration and elevate our organization to regional provider status; a

transformation which enables us to provide better care to a greater number of people. Cardiology, orthopedics, and primary medicine have been our recent focus.

The introduction or enhancement of these services have propelled us into thinking bigger. The next phase will be cancer and women’s services.

When I leave this organization next month, I do so with the knowledge that Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota is in capable hands led by compassionate hearts. We have accomplished much together, and I appreciate the support and guidance you have given me. I look forward to seeing what you achieve next.

Sanford is embarking on exciting times!

On June 2 we will be converting to a new Electronic Medical Record which will revolutionize patient care throughout the entire health system. Please be advised you may initially have longer than normal wait time. We thank you for your patience.

How will the new electronic medical record benefit you?

• One secure patient record throughout Sanford • A unified patient bill • Streamlined communication between your health care team • And much, much more...

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shley Jensen is a first-time mom with a new baby. When she started having pain last summer, Ashley suspected gallbladder problems because she’d had some symptoms prior to pregnancy. A CT scan confirmed the presence of gallstones. With a new baby, Ashley didn’t have time for an extended hospitalization or lengthy recuperation. Fortunately for this new mom, Sanford Bemidji had recently added da Vinci ® Surgical System, a minimally invasive surgical robot that is even more precise than laparoscopic procedures.

“The new da Vinci ® robot allows us to provide cutting edge care to patients right here in Bemidji,” says Dr. Benjamin Roy, who performed Ashley’s surgery.

The da Vinci ® system offers advanced surgical technology. For instance, its “robotic arms” serve various purposes; one arm holds an endoscopic camera that gives the surgeon a multi-dimensional view inside the body while the other arms hold instruments. Because the surgeon directs the system’s arms, jointed hands and use of micro instruments inside the body, possible human problems such as hand Benjamin Roy, MD, performed da Vinci robotic surgery on Ashley Jensen’s gall bladder following the birth of her first child. tremors are eliminated. In addition to knowing that surgery is being performed in the most optimal environment available in today’s medical field, patients experience all the benefits associated with minimally invasive procedures: less pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and faster recuperation. ®

Ashley was admitted at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center at about 8 a.m. in the morning and went home the same afternoon. Not that long ago, gallbladder surgery required an extended hospital stay and four to six weeks of seriously limited activity to fully recover.

“It’s pretty amazing what they can do now,” Ashley said. “Being a nurse, I had done my own research, but they explained everything to me too. I was fairly comfortable almost immediately after surgery and healed very well. I was back to normal within two weeks. I’d certainly recommend it for anyone who needs surgery.”

The da Vinci ® system is used for a variety of surgical procedures. Reflux surgeries and hysterectomies will be added next to the growing list of da Vinci ® surgeries available at Sanford Bemidji.

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Calendar of events

Calendar of Events Welcome, New Physicians

May 28

June 19

@12 noon STAR program Hospital Education Center

@ 9 a.m.

Volunteer Orientation Hospital Education A

Community seminar touching on Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation for cancer survivors.

Call (218) 333-5505 to register.

Hina Rahman, MD

Hospitalist

@ 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Three-day class Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Hina Rahman, MD, is a hospitalist at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.

Dr. Rahman is fluent in several languages and enjoys traveling, reading and playing lawn tennis.

Experienced labor and delivery nurses provide information about what to expect during childbirth. To register, call (218) 333-5578 or email education-BEM@sanfordhealth.org.

Additional dates include: July 1, 8, 15 July 29, August 5, 12 September 9, 16, 23 October 7, 14, 21 November 4, 11, 18 December 2, 9, 16

June 15 @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Saturday classes Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

David Paul, MD

Urologist

David Paul, MD, recently joined the Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic as a urology physician. Dr. Paul comes to Bemidji from Brainerd, MN. Dr. Paul graduated from the University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA) and completed an internship with the same university in 1982. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

He is a member of several medical societies, including Minnesota Urology Society, Upper Mississippi Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Society and the American Medical Society. In his time away from the office, Dr. Paul enjoys being active and spending time outdoors with his family.

David Paul, MD, is a urologist at Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic.

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Additional dates: 3rd Wednesday of every month @ 3:30 p.m.

June 3, 10 & 17

Hina Rahman, MD, began practicing as a hospitalist at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center last fall. She moved to the area with her husband, Mateen Rahman, MD. Both are infectious disease specialists.

Dr. Rahman received her MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She is an internal medicine physician with a specialty in infectious disease. Dr. Rahman completed a residency at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in New Hyde Park, NY, and an internship in internal medicine and surgery at the Mayo Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed a two-year infectious disease fellowship in New Hyde Park where she was awarded ‘Fellow of the Year’. Prior to moving to Bemidji, Dr. Rahman was a hospitalist at Deaconess Health System in Evansville, IN.

Call Kari for more information: (218) 333-5654.

Experienced labor and delivery nurses provide information about what to expect during childbirth. To register, call (218) 333-5578 or email education-BEM@sanfordhealth.org.

Additional dates include: August 17, October 19, December 21

August 19-20

Memorial Blood Centers Blood Drive Hospital Education Center For more information, contact Katie Foley at (218) 740-1546 or email kfoley@mbc.org.

September 25 @ 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

July 10 @ 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

July 11 @ 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Two-Day Linen Sale Hospital East Lobby

A percentage of the sales helps enrich the healthcare experience for staff, patients, residents and visitors of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota.

September 26 @ 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Two-Day Uniform Sale Hospital East Lobby

A percentage of the sales helps enrich the healthcare experience for staff, patients, residents and visitors of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota.

October 17 @ 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

July 31 @ 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sanford Health Foundation/Taco Meal Bemidji downtown waterfront Join us at the Dragon Den for a fantastic meal!

August 13 @ 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

August 14 @ 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Two-Day Books Are Fun Sale Hospital East Lobby

A percentage of the sales helps enrich the healthcare experience for staff, patients, residents and visitors of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota.

October 18 @ 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Two-Day $6 Jewelry Sale Hospital East Lobby

A percentage of the sales helps senrich the healthcare experience for staff, patients, residents and visitors of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota.

November 13 @ 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

November 14 @ 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Two-Day Books Are Fun Sale Hospital East Lobby

A percentage of the sales helps enrich the healthcare experience for staff, patients, residents and visitors of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota.

Sanford Bemidji Travel Medicine Gifts and souvenirs are important to the travel experience. The best gift, though, is feeling good while vacationing. Making an appointment with Sanford Health’s Travel Medicine Clinic before an overseas vacation can help travelers stay healthy during their trip.

Nurses at the Travel Medicine Clinic do a comprehensive analysis of individual travel plans, and equip travelers with knowledge and medications that can be very handy if they fall prey to maladies common to the area where they are traveling.

“We tell travelers what diseases are possible and what vaccines are recommended for where they are going,” said infectious disease specialist Dr. Mateen Rahman, who reviews all travel itineraries. “We give them medications to take along that can help with possible problems.”

Ideally, appointments with the Travel Medicine Clinic should be made three months in advance.

The TMC is located at the Sanford Main Clinic. To make an appointment, call (218) 333-5000.

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When Jim Ritchie’s "Widow Maker" Called, Sanford Bemidji Answered

Inpatient Kidney Dialysis Keeps Patients Close To Home

Why add inpatient kidney dialysis when Sanford Health has an excellent, long-standing outpatient Kidney Dialysis Center? There is one good reason, according to nephrologist Daniel Louvar, MD, “Patients benefit. It improves care, convenience and cost.”

With the addition of inpatient dialysis, hospital patients who need kidney dialysis receive treatment in their hospital room from nurses with specialized training in dialysis. Formerly, Fargo was the closest city with inpatient dialysis and inpatients were transferred to Fargo by air or ambulance.

Kidney dialysis needs are increasing, partially because kidney failure is more likely as people age and the aging population continues to grow, Dr. Louvar said. Diabetes and hypertension are the primary causes for kidney failure, but there are many other problems that can contribute to it too. In healthy people, the kidneys naturally regulate body levels of water and minerals and remove waste. However, when kidneys are damaged or fail, they can’t complete these functions and kidney dialysis becomes the means of artificially processing and eliminating waste and excess water from the blood. Without dialysis, the waste products in the blood would continue to increase, leading to coma and death.

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espite having had a heart attack 12 years ago, Jim Ritchie, 66, continued to run five to six miles a day to keep fit so he could snowmobile, ride motorcycle, bicycle, cross country ski, play softball and enjoy other outdoor activities. But last winter, the Bemidji resident’s strength, pace and stamina began to wane.

He was always tired and out of breath. In February, he began to feel pain in his chest and up his left arm and shoulder. He drove himself to the emergency room at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center where the new Heart and Vascular Center had opened the previous month. On-site, specially trained physicians immediately began treating Ritchie for a heart attack.

“The lady at the desk took one look at me and started hollering for people,” Ritchie said.

Medical experts agree treatment for heart attacks should occur within 90 minutes of a patient entering the ER. That’s what happened for Ritchie. This time he didn’t have to travel and waste valuable minutes seeking treatment. When he had the heart attack in 2000, his treatment couldn’t begin until he was transported by ambulance 133 miles to Fargo.

In the new Sanford Bemidji Heart and Vascular Center, doctors inserted two stents.

Ritchie later learned that his left anterior coronary artery, the "widow maker," was 95 percent blocked. Only 20 percent of people live after this type of health scare.

Dr. Louvar joined Sanford Bemidji full time last summer. He was already very familiar with the Bemidji system, having served as Director of the Outpatient Kidney Center for the last three years from Fargo where he lived then.

Jim Ritchie visits the Sanford Bemidji Cardiac Cath Lab where Jeffrey Watkins, MD, performed life-saving cardiac surgery.

“I was lucky when I got in,” Ritchie said, adding that the physicians, nurses and staff at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center were responsive, knowledgeable and compassionate. “They treated me very well.”

“I think there’s an added advantage in being in Bemidji full time and being more familiar with the hospital itself and the patients,” Dr. Louvar commented. “I enjoy being able to grow the nephrology services and being a part of this community.

The new inpatient dialysis service complements other hospital services and fits with our commitment to grow as a regional medical center. ”

Good cardiac care isn’t something that can wait. The Heart and Vascular Center is the region’s only heart and vascular center with a cardiology clinic, cardiac catheterization lab and preparatory and recovery areas for both vascular and cardiac patients.

Donors helped make the new center a reality, equipping it with the most advanced technologies available, so that a specially trained health care team could save lives and hearts like Jim Ritchie’s.

In addition to dialysis, Dr. Louvar has expertise in hypertension, kidney transplants and the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Nephrology.

Daniel Louvar, MD, checks on the dialysis machine while it goes through its cleaning process.

Dr. Watkins performs a cardiac cath procedure at Sanford Bemidji.

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Infectious Disease Specialist at Sanford Bemidji

With the addition of Mateen Rahman, MD, as a full-time infectious disease specialist, Sanford Bemidji has improved quality care and convenience for inpatients and outpatients. Hospital patients who develop serious complications, such as infectious pneumonia or heart valve infections, no longer need to be flown or transported elsewhere. Area people living with chronic infectious diseases like AIDS and hepatitis no longer must travel to Fargo for outpatient care or wait for a visiting specialist appointment.

“Some infectious diseases can be life-threatening so with my presence here, hospital patients get treatment faster,” said Dr. Rahman, who completed an infectious disease fellowship last summer and then met certification criteria established by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

INSPIRED TO GIVE . INSPIRED TO HEAL .

IMPACT REPORT Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota - Spring 2013

Cutting Edge Robotic Surgery

Anyone is susceptible to an infectious disease, which can spread from person to person or via bites by insects or animals. With summer approaching, tick-borne diseases are a concern. Dr. Rahman advises wearing protective clothing and examining the entire body daily. If a tick is present, remove it and clean the area well.

“Usually, you will not get infection unless the tick has been stuck on the body for more than 36 hours,” he said. “But tick-born disease can be serious. A person can get multiple or co-infections from one tick bite. So it’s important to seek treatment if you react to a bite.”

Sanford's Infectious Medicine Program is the only one in northwest Minnesota. Patients with chronic infectious diseases can schedule outpatient appointments with Dr. Rahman by calling Sanford Bemidji at (218) 333-5000.

Pulling for Hospice and Palliative Care Joe, Earl, Rufus and Rowdy make a 340-mile trek across MN. Dr. Rahman specializes in infectious disease at Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic.

Quality of Life at the End of Life Hospice care, the most compassionate care in the last phase of life.

bemidji.sanfordhealth.org

Dr. Benjamin Roy, surgeon at Sanford Bemidji, shows Joe and Janice Lueken how he performs surgery while sitting behind a computer and monitor.

Together. For Life.

Wow! What a great year we’ve had! In the past twelve months much has taken place at Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota including the opening of the new Heart & Vascular Center and making robotic surgery a reality. This has revolutionized surgical and cardiac care in our region, ensuring that the care you’d go anywhere to find is right here at home.

Bob Fitzgerald, Chair Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota

I take this opportunity to express my appreciation to all of our Foundation

volunteers and donors whose generous spirit has made lifesaving care possible in our community...You truly did a wonderful thing! Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goal. By partnering with the Foundation, you did not simply give to a building, piece of equipment or new technology…you made a commitment to care for your family, friends and neighbors.

Giving from the heart Dr. Benjamin Roy provided Joe and Janice Lueken a special look into the world of robotic surgery. The Luekens supported the purchase of the da Vinci ® robotic surgical system in Bemidji along with the new cardiology center through the Foundation's Together. For Life. project.

Together. For Life.

Thank You to Our Volunteers The Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota is proud to recognize these amazing individuals who give freely of their time and talents. Because of their service, the Foundation enjoys continued success in fulfilling its mission to support and promote healthcare services for our local community.

Annual Support Carolyn Hegland, Co-Chair Bonnie Jevning, Co-Chair Judy Lamon De Larson Alice Lindgren Kell Lovell John Ostrem Judy Porter Dianne Sizer Ellen Sovick Alice Thompson Allen Zutz

Business Relations Bill Batchelder Paul Diehl, Vice Chair Kellie Dixon Sheila Dockendorf Ashley Hull Scott Kurtzweg Kirk Malkowski Shannon Miller Jim Thompson Scott Turn, Co-Chair Melissa Vacek, Co-Chair

Community Relations Denise Anderson Kathy Burger Kevin Cease, Co-Chair bemidji.sanfordhealth.org/foundation

Jim Ghostley Kari Gregg Kathy Hruby Pat Kelly, Co-Chair Dick and Linda Klovstad Andrea Lewis Mike Mohler Barb Mountain Barb Treat Shannon Westhoff

Employee Foundation Paul Andreas, Co-Chair Pat Bartels Aaron Barthorpe Stacy Baumgart Marianne Cable Chris Carter Tanya Clemenson Jim Gildersleeve Kelley Jansen Kirby Johnson Kari Knudson Sarah Lehman Mary L. Miller Kaci Mrazek, Co-Chair Catherine Niskanen Rolan Ohnstad Cindi Pederson Christina Pennel Phyllis Saga

Duane Sand Jane Storlie Jodi Walker-O’Beirne

Scott Turn Melissa Vacek Sylvia Wildgen

Endowment Grants

Major Gifts

Deb Allison Vince Beyl Cathy Hedstrom Sky Jager Janna Schiltz, Vice Chair Rebecca Snyder Paul Welle Jennifer Sanford, Chair

Jeremy Fayette Bob Fitzgerald Gary Johnson Sylvia Wildgen, Chair

Foundation Board Paul Andreas Ryan and Jean Baer Jim Bensen Eileen Bretschneider Kevin Cease Paul Diehl Penny Echternach Paul Hanson Carolyn Hegland Bonnie Jevning Pat Kelly Bob Fitzgerald, Chair Kaci Mrazek Jennifer Sanford Janna Schiltz Jim Thompson

Planned Giving Jim Bensen, Chair Eileen Bretschneider Sue Dearholt Jon Huseby Ryan Kieson Doug Oman Barb Smith Mark Wangberg Dennis Zeto

Special Gifts Ryan and Jean Baer, Co-chairs Sally Corser Jon & Beth Duncan Harriet Gordon Paige Hanson Ken and Kari Howe Ilene Johanneson Gary A. Johnson Michelle Shuler

Joe and Janice Lueken know firsthand the importance of having quality health care available close to home. They both had health issues in the 1990s that caused them to travel across the state seeking treatment that was not available at home in Bemidji.

Today, however, it’s a different story.

Recently Janice underwent hip replacement surgery at Sanford Bemidji Orthopedic Clinic with orthopedic surgeon Jason Caron, MD. “Out of town care is often impersonal. Dr. Caron’s care was outstanding and it was so nice to be close to home,” Janice said.

Long-time supporters of the Bemidji community, the Luekens were inspired to support the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota’s recent project, Together. For Life., when they heard of the extraordinary impact it would have on the ability for hundreds of patients each year to receive the care they need right here at home. The campaign

made two new services possible in Bemidji: 24-hour cardiology care and the da Vinci® robotic surgical system.

“We have witnessed amazing growth in the health care available in Bemidji over the years and it has been extremely beneficial for our community and region as a whole,” Janice said. “We are fortunate to have this kind of superior care here and are proud to support its growth.”

When you can give back to the community who gave so much to you, there’s no greater feeling in the world.

According to Penny Echternach, Executive Director of Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota, the generosity of the Luekens and many other donors ensures miracles in medicine happen every day at Sanford Bemidji. “We are so grateful for the Luekens’ leadership

in making this gift, and for their support in making these vital new services possible at Sanford Bemidji,” she said.

“In addition to bringing the miraculous tool of da Vinci® robotics here, the new cardiology center offers patients the lifesaving care they need within moments of arriving at our door versus spending hours of time traveling to another facility for emergency cardiac care.”

Health care is just one of many important causes the Luekens have supported over the years. Their philanthropy is fueled by gratitude for the community that supported their business, Lueken’s Village Foods, for 46 years. “When you can give back to the community who gave so much to you, there’s no greater feeling in the world,” Joe said.

To support health care at Sanford Bemidji, contact the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota at (218) 333-5515.

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Legacy Society

Investors in Health

The Legacy Society recognizes friends of the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota who have arranged for a future gift by way of a will, trust, insurance policy or life income agreement. We honor them here for their vision, commitment and inspiration to others.

We are grateful for our Investors in Health donors who provided $1,000 or more to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota over the past year. We are pleased to honor them here.

Anonymous Winnifred Anderson+ Art Breen+ Walter and Dorothy Breen+ Bill and Jessie Baer+

Marie Bishop+ Penny and Jared Echternach* Rebecca Eggers+ Nancy Ehlen Fund of Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Jim and Jo Hanko Eva Lind * Betty Murray Father Keough Patnode+ LeoJean Rosaaen+

Howard and Darlene Schultz Laverne Stephens+ Helen Vasher+

$5,000 to $9,999

$1,000 to $2,499

Walman Optical Company

Joy Barclay Nancy Cardwell Enbridge

$2,500 to $4,999 Anonymous Peter Marino

Shelly and Kevin Geerdes Mary Langerak Pat Lindseth John Luoma

Memorial Blood Centers Eleanor Murray Red Lake Tribe St. Philips Clothing Depot

Honors Society

Partners in Health

The Honors Society is comprised of individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations that have given or pledged $10,000 or more to Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota. We honor them here for their generous support.

We appreciate our Partners in Health donors who provided gifts of $1 to $999 over the past year to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota.

$1 million or more George W. Neilson Foundation

$250,000 to $999,999 First National Bank Bemidji Friends of Sanford Health Joe and Janice Lueken Wayne and Beverly Thorson

$100,000 to $249,999 Paul Bunyan Communications Joseph and Jane Welle Robert and Jeanette Welle

$50,000 to $99,999 Icelandic Properties Kraus-Anderson Construction Company Lueken’s Village Foods Ben and Miriam Miller North Country Business Products Otter Tail Power Company Potlatch Corporation Margaret Welle

$25,000 to $49,999 Bank Forward Jim and Nancy Bensen Craig and Wendy Boyer* Citizens State Bank Midwest Mark and Darice Dwyer* Walt and June Fankhanel Ted and Ardis Gillett+ Dick and Gloria Gregg Cy and Jo Hanko+ Jim and Jo Hanko Paul and Paige Hanson* Hanson Electric of Bemidji Inc. Insure Forward Ilene Johanneson Joy and Dave Johnson* McEachern Family Foundation Peterson Sheet Metal Joanne Torfin Ted and Mary Margaret Will

Rod and Anne Will*

$10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous (4) Troy and Becky Ament* Anderson Fabrics, Inc. Kris and Linda Anderson* Roland and Joni Armstrong* Pete and Alane Aube Jay and Lin Backstrom Ryan and Jean Baer John Baer Carl and Terry Baer Bonnie Bailey*and Esther Covert Scott and Lynn Baird Dennis and Diane Barrett* Bill and Chris Baumgartner Robert and Diana Bean Rob and Kari Belanger* Beltrami Electric Cooperative Rhonda Bender* Sandy and Kermit Bensen Sherri and Terry Birkeland Fern Birnstihl Leona Bontrager Max and Bev Boyer Herb and Jana Bromenshenkel* Mark and Marlys Brown Kathy and Ted Burger Jason and Angie Caron* Ronald and Carol Carpenter Denny Clemenson Joe and Sally Corser* Jan and John Cota Dean and Wendy Crotty Joseph and Michelle Dahlby Dairy Queen Deerwood Bank D. Annette Detmers* Larry Diffley+ Dennis and Susan Doeden Dondelinger Chevrolet-Buick Jon and Elizabeth Duncan Eagles Auxiliary Aerie #351

Eagles, Fraternal Order of Jared and Penny Echternach* Paul and Diane Eggebraaten Helen Eggert Nancy Ehlen Fund of Central Minnesota Community Foundation Jim and Linda Erickson* John and Patsy Erickson Jim and Tiffany Fankhanel Bob and Diane Fitzgerald* Jim and Teresa Galloway* Doug and Louise Gish* Marilyn and Franklyn Goodell Harriet Gordon Megan Gross* Karen Gurney Victor and Carol Hagstrom John and Jeanette Halcrow Cynthia and David Haskin* Evan Hazard Shirley Heintz and Mark Kennett* Jill and Steve Hill Howard and Mary Hoody* Doug and Reva Howe Kari and Ken Howe Tom and Kathy Hruby Jay and Jane+ Johnson Gary and Lizbeth Johnson* Marsha and Bruce Kaehne* Bill and Pat Kelly Dick and Linda Klovstad Knife River Chet+ and Helen Kohl-Swedmark Alan Korpi and Martha Nelson Frank and Diane Labadie Lyle Lauber Ryan and Heidi Lee* Glen and Theresa Lindseth Brian and Becky Livermore Sara and Brent Lusignan* Mike McCalip* Marilyn and Tom Miller Michael and Darlene Moen Kaci Mrazek*

William+ and Dona Mae Naylor Brad and Nancy Neis* Norbord Minnesota Lisa Noreen* North Central Door Dan and Valerie Olson* Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Cindi and Gary Pederson* Gloria Phelps De and Rod Pickett Pinnacle Jon and Trish Quistgaard Regional Anesthesia Services Stephen and Pat Rogness Natalie Roholt and Patrick Riley* Anne and Jon Sand Joe and Karen Savoie Bill and Michelle Shuler* Timothy Smythe* Jack and Marie St. Martin Chris and Meghan St. Peter* Mary and Lee Swanson Dave and Nancy Swenson Doug and Lori Taylor TEAM Foundation Dean and Mary Ann Thompson Jerry and Jane Thompson Stephen and Pamela Towle Julie Tryon* Alma and Tom Turney David and Beth VanEngelenhoven* Bob and Gwen Verchota Nancy and Rick Vyskocil James and Sally Wagner* Tom and Paulette Welle Wells Fargo Bank Bryan and Judy Westerman Susan Wiegner* Josh and Lexie Wilde Sylvia Wildgen Doug and Kim Williams DeAnn and Rob Zavoral

+ deceased * employee bemidji.sanfordhealth.org/foundation

$500 to $999 Ace on the Lake Roy Antle James and Barbara Ballan Stacy Baumgart* John and Jennifer Benjamin Alan and Mary Lou Boden Penny Bohlman* Misty Bray* Victoria Butler Mark Colliton* Caroline Curb Stan and Ann Daley Dick and Ann Day Grace Dehnel Dan and Beth DeKrey* Kathryn Edwards-Olson* Doris Gangelhoff Jim Gildersleeve* Alan and Leslie Hartje Ron and Lana Kivi Dolores and Lloyd Larson Alice and Gordy Lindgren Mary Mattison* Anna Nistler Ardis Norenberg St. John’s Church, Nebish Steve Solien* Lorraine Sorensen Scotty Tesar Alice and Tom Thompson Luella Tisdell Don and Terri Toenyan

$250 to $499 Aardahl Lutheran Church Alcoholics Anonymous, Pine Tree II Jacqueline Amsden* Joan Anderson* Pam and Tim Anderson Bruce Atwater Aaron and Tia Barthorpe* Dick and Josie Beitzel Norton and Carol Berg Megan and John Bollinger* Lorraine Boyd Margie Brusewitz*

Jennifer Bunich Ila Callagan* Mary Campbell Robert Carlson Susan and Steve Carlson* Georgine Casement Lyle Colligan Lorraine Conway Erica DeFatte* Steph Devescovi* Jack and Jean Downing Sara Edwards* Joann Froyd* Jacqueline Greski* Sharon Hahn* Cindi and Dale Haugen* Larry and Wilda Hegstad Trudy Hein and Charlie Lyons Lloyd and Virginia Holy Tracy Johnson* Gary Kallstrom* Ken and Rhonda Kalvig Knights of Columbus Bemidji Council Bea and Ray Knodel Beth Ann Korczak* Hank and Angela Krigbaum Jeanne LaCroix Judy and Wally Lamon Ruth Landt* Ted and Betty Magnan Michelle Malkowski* Norman Malterud Trust Celestine and Margaret Maus Betsy McDowell Margaret McNea Mary L. Miller* Cheri Moos* Debbie Morrison Gloria and Roger Muth Jane Nelson Anita Norden* Cynthia Noren* Kathleen Olson* Pamela and Edward Olson Sandra Oustad* Greg and Kathy Palm John and Lori Paris

Christina Pennel* Mary Lou and Bob Peters Marguerite Peterson* Premier Anesthesia Janice Puttbrese* Raphael’s Bakery and Cafe Retired Law Enforcement Officers - Bemidji Ina and Ding Roholt Ross Lewis Sign Company Barry and Lisa Royce* St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Duane Sand* Dorothy Sathre Security Bank USA Employees Carol Sele* Nolan and Adriane Simula Clayton Skretvedt Bernard and Penny Strand Shannon Westhoff * David Wilander Helen Winge Maggie Wolverton* Dwayne Young

$100 to $249 Steve Ames* Tricia Andersen* Kermit and Judy Anderson Vivian Anderson Linda Anderson* Paul Andreas* Marcia Anton Appraisal Services of Bemidji Arrow Printing Rodney Austin Ray and Angie Austin Rita Baird* Carol Balcer* John and Linda Barclay Mitsuko Barco Linda Barkley* Bryant and Mary Jane Barnes Becky Bastien Steven Behren Bemidji Ambulance Service Inc. Amanda Bensen*

Marge Benson* Pamela and Gary Benson* Theresa Bentler* Palmer Berg Sharon and Ron Bergom Jon Bergquist* Heidi Bergstrom* Ellen Best* Nicolle Bieberdorf* Sherry Billups and Steve Bazaard* Sylvia Bitker* Carol Bjelland* Angela Bjerknes* Angela Boelman* Gretchen Bonik* Pam Boswell* Ashli and Matthew Bowen Alanna Bowman* Boyer Mechanical Toni Bratager* Alan Brew Dennis and Nancy Brovold Michael Brown Denise Brown* Janet Brown Sandra Bruers* Madonna Bruhn June Buenger Phil Buhn Heather Bullington* Merrily and Marv Burmeister Kari Carlson Chris Carter* Kevin and Anne Cease Lorraine Cecil Betty Christ and Barry Yocom Charles and Marilyn Christiansen Joy Christianson* Marion M. Christianson Carol Close Curtis Cloutier* Wallace and Della Cluff Ashley Conklin* Gail and James Conway* Tom Conzemius and Jane Miller* Joe and Karen Corcoran Curtis Crist* + deceased * employee

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Partners in Health continued CurbCrowser, Inc. Janice Dagen Nancy Dahl Donna Danielson* Kathy Davey* Brenda Davis* Patrick and Barb Demarchi Anthony Diffley Stanley and Susan Diveley Lori Dobson* Ruth G. Dorn Patricia Dow Kenneth Dunlap Debbie Edwards* Karla Eischens* Tanya Engesether* Elizabeth Engum* Jeanne Erickson Marian Evans Lois and Gale Falk Calli Ferdig* Lori Ferris* Pat and Darla Finnegan First Lutheran Church Women First National Bank Bemidji Employees Warren Flack* Julie Flathers* Anita Flatt* Richard and Anita Florhaug Joseph and Joan Forbes Kelly Fossand* Tina Fossand* Rebecca Fossand* Rochelle and Paul Friesen* Shirley Froseth Sharon Fruetel Bonnie Fullmer Vicki Furer* Lorie Furfaro* Caroline Fylpaa* Steve and Cynthia Gagnon Janna Galloway* Teri Garrison* Rodney and Mary Gerbracht James and Connie Ghostley Shelly Gilbertson* Todd Glen* Lois and Donna Glime Eva Gould* Elaine Gould* Paul Grand Iva Lee Graupman Jolynn Gregerson Margaret Griebel Susie and Bob Griggs Heidi Grimsley* Cindi Gross* Kathy Guess and Paul Swenson Samantha Gunlikson Sue Gunvalson* Sanna Gustafson* Tammi Hagen* Denise and Karl Haldorson* Timothy Hall Wayne Hanschen* Marcella Harder Tanya and Bruce Hasbargen

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Becky and James Haskell Jenelle Haugan* Carolyn and Tomy Hegland Rebecca Heltzer Elizabeth Hering* Herington Shoe Store Kimberly Hilde* Tim and Margaret Hins Georgia and Max Hirt Phil and Marilynne Hodapp John and Joyce Holmstrom Katherine Houchins* Vikki Howard* Bill Howe and Mary Jane Stubbins Rose Huckins* Jody Hughes* Mary Hunter Stacy Hunter* Ryan Jacklen* Delphine and John Jacobsen Kelley Jansen* Stephen Jaranson Chuck Jensen* Bonnie Jevning and Lowell Vagle Terrance and Susan Johnson* Rustin and Missy Johnson* Garett Johnson* Dean and Bonita Johnson Barbara and Marshall Johnston Anthony and Anne Jones David Julson* Shelly Julson* Vera Kavanagh Kelsey’s As You Like It Inc. Stacy Kinnen* Deborah Kinzler Patricia and Patrick Knoer Clayton and Ivy Knoshaug Kari Knudson* Karel Knutson Ryan Knutson* Angie Kovarik* Donald J. and Beverly A. Kraft Judy and Thomas Kriz Ruth Kroeger James and Pat Kroeplin Carrie Krump* Violet Kullhem Borghild Kurtti+ Scott and Ginny Kurtzweg Tom and Kim Kusler Christine Kuzel* Kelsie Kverno* Gina Labernik-Olafson* Kristina LaDuke* Linda and Mark LaFond Jackie Lair Nancy Lamon Michelle Lanning* Joan Leimbek-York* Kristen Lenckos* Laureen Lene* Andrea Lewis* Kari Lewis* John and Dottie Liapis Darlene Lind Lisa Lindgren*

Partners in Health continued Vicky Lizakowski* Kell Lovell and Flavia Sagedahl Christopher Lucia* Paul and Joanne Lundberg Carrie and Tim Lundgren Charlie Lyons Betsy Lyren* Andy and Marge Mack Laura Magnuson Tracy Magoon* Autumn Mahaffey* Mary Mahle* Bill and Jodi Maki Rita Malterud* Dave and Terri Mans Mary Lou and Louis Marchand Sam Mason Don and Jill Masten Bev Matson* Jack Mattison Cindy Mayer* Gilles Mbo Enoa* Sean McCroy* Naomi McDonald* Ken and Cheryl McDonald Dan and Sharon McLaughlin Suzanne McLaurie* Marcella Melberg Janet and Tim Mengelkoch* Paula Milne Durayne and Pete Mitby Patsy Moen Diane Morris Melinda Mrazek* Marissa Mullan Sonya and Robert Murphy Mary Murphy Stephanie Murray* Sally Myers* Kris Naig* Cathy Nash* Melissa Nelson* Kathy Newell* Gladys Nicol Mary and Terry Nord Northern Engineering & Consulting Carol and Larry Oakes Gary and Karen Oftelie Rolan Ohnstad* Ryan Ohnstad* Marvin and Phyllis Olsen Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home Annette Olson* Jean and Philip Olson Krista Olson* LaRayne Olson* Mary Olson* John and Eloise Ostrem Ron and Ralyhe Patterson Lanee and Mark Paulson Fawn Peterson* Patricia and Fred Pick* Pinewood American Legion Auxiliary Marie Porter* Judy and Ron Porter Leonore and Wayne Potter Andrea Prehn*

Del Preuss* Diane Prince* Christine Provencher* John Rabel* Nancy and Ellwin Rakke Susan Ramsrud* Joan Ranney Pam Redland* Judith Reese David Reichert* Darcy Reid Lois Reierson Kathryn Rentz* Teresa Rick* Julie Ridlon* LaMae and Jim Ritchie* Helean Robertson* Cindy Rockensock* Patricia Rossbach* Irvin and Ardith Rotto Alice Sadek Phyllis Saga* St. Ann’s Church Linda Sandmeyer* Jennifer Sanford Nancy Savard Janna and David Schiltz Kenneth Schlichting Donald Schmeckpeper Roselyn Schroeder-Marden* Sue Schumm* Cheryl Schupbach* Tom and Nancy Schwartz Lavonne Schwartz* Vicky Schwersinske* Tom and Cindy Serratore Seventh Day Adventist Clothing Center Sarah Sherwood* Marguerite Shofner Pauline and Eugene Shouts Linda Shutter* Noralee and Mike Siems* Chris and Barb Siler Dianne and Gerald Sizer Richard and Jean Slinkman Madonna Smith* Stephen Smith Julie Smith* Doug and Terre St. Onge Tonya Stierlen* Arla and Willie Stittsworth Laree Strand* Stacy Strand* Pat Stromseth Ruth Sullivan Denise Summerford* Lori Sundbom* Marilyn Sundrud* Karla Svingen* Thomas and Bonnie Swanson Julie Swedberg* Joann Swiggum* Shannon Tangen* Target Dr. Sallie R. Tasto Kim Thebault* Heidi Thomas* + deceased * employee

Carolyn Thorson* Thrivent Financial Foundation Kathy Tillemans* Margaret Traver Barb and Jim Treat Trinity Lutheran Church Women Lief Tronnes* TRUiST John Truxton* Joe and Cathy Vene Danniel Verke* Mary Voss* Patricia Wade* Wagner Plumbing & Heating Henry and Shawna Walker Jodi Walker-O’Beirne* Katherine Walters* Lindsey and Ben Wangberg* Roselyn Ward* Daniel and Susan Wavrin Dallas and Joyce Way Brande and Ritchie Weber* Vera Weis Paul and Jackie Welle Patrick and Lori Welle Paula and George Welte Debi Wentzel* Ronnie and Roberta Werstlein Benjamin Weseloh* Doug Westrum* Erin Wichmann* Jeannette Wielenberg* April Wilde* Diane Williams* Jessica Wilson* Kathy Winger* Nancy and Keith Winger Nicole Wolkenhauer Larson* Lorraine Wubbels June Wynne* Wendy Yerbich* Dani Yuretich* Brian Zacharias* Zion Lutheran WELCA Cori Zorman* Lorraine Zuehlke Allen Zutz

$1 to $99 Katelyn Aakre* Susan and Bruce Aalgaard Jerry and Sandy Abbott Lisa Ackerman* Trisha Adams Robert and June Aitken Leigh Alberts* Susan Allen* Tom and Ann Allen Deb Allison American Legion Auxiliary Unit #284 Teah Ames* Nancy Ames* Gerald and Clarice Amundson Darlene Amundson Marge Andersen Jennifer Anderson* Angela Anderson*

Rachael Anderson* Terry and Jonette Anderson Viola Anderson* Richard and Barbara Anderson Michael Anderson* Frances Anderson Don and Norma Anderson Lorraine Anderson Wilfred and Mary Lou Antell Jill Ashline* Diane Baer Gilbert and Joanne Bahr Kimberly Bahr* Scott and Lynn Baird Paul Bakken SuzAnn Ball* Leslie Ball* Colleen Baltzell* SaraFena Banyai* Milo and Jackie Barclay Jessica Barnum* Patricia Bartels* Pat and James Barthorpe Dennis and Deb Bartz Billie Bauer Dean and Donna Beattie Joseph and Sharon Beaudreau* Sandra Beaulieu* Michael and Kelly Beck Joan Becker* Hilma Belair Clifford Benjamin Wanda Bennett Anthony Bennett* Judge Paul Benshoof Alissa Benso* Darlene Benson Rosalynn Berg* Judy Berg Jeffrey Bergh* Joel and Kathryn Berglund Barb Bergquist* Gary and Jody Bergsven Joan Berntson Beth Bielejeski* Elizabeth Binkert* Heather Bjerke* Lee Blair* Cindy Blair Diana Blake Betty Blooflat Jake Bluhm Nancy Blumhagen* Lea Bodenheimer* Marvin and Donna Boe Dorothy Boe Steve and Pat Boe Darla Bohlman* Alfred Boquist Darla Borgen* Shari Bowman* Penny Boyer* Mary Braaten* Michelle Braaten* Marge Brackin Ann and Daren Bradley Sarah Branham*

Carolyn Bratlien Rodney Bray Bonnie Bredenberg Gary Breitag Eileen and Dave Bretschneider Anzonetta Britton Gail and Mark Brodersen James and Delores Broekemeier Jeannine Brooks Dorothy and Gary Broste* Nancy Brown - Colligan Gary and Susan Bruns Elena Brustad* Lisa Buckanaga* Lois Budish* Richard Bull Jami Burdick* Randall Burg and Carol Nielsen Marylou Burgess Cheryl Burgess Val Burnham* Ellen Burslie Carole Burslie Sheena Cabritit Mary Campbell Amanda Campbell* Doug and Lois Cann Carmen Capes* Chet Carlson* James and Bonnie Castagna Clark Chambers* Stu Wayne Charles* Alexa Charlton Amanda Chernugal* Duane and Elaine Christensen Nicole Christianson Rebecca Church* Matthew Clemenson* Tanya Clemenson* Susan Cole* Brenda Colligan-Pullins* Judy Comstock Jesica Conrad* Mary Conway Molly Cornell* Bernice Corner Myrna Corvelli* Crystal Cota* Bernice Cotton Holly Cox* Kim Creed* Susan Cronemiller* Dawn Cullifer* Kelly and Pam Curb Shawnesy Curfman* Jack and Madonna Dahl Lacy Dahle Randall and Susan Dahle Ashley Dahlke* Dakota Bumper Lindsay Daniels* Sammi Davidson* Gerald Davis Peggy and Ronald Desizlets James and Judy Detschman Sandra Devitt Irene Devries

James and Deborah Dewenter Deerwood Bank employees John and Sherri Dick Wesley and Sally Djonne Darlene Dorr Karen Dougherty Margaret Dow Carl and Rosalie Drahos Damon and Dana Drauden Jennifer Dreher Perry and Leann Dreyer Tiffany Dugstad* Lee and Donna Duhamel Sarah Duncan* Cynthia Ebbighausen Ruth Eckstrom* Bob and Billie Edwards Rick and Jan Ehrich Laura and Jim Eichstadt Deloris Ekstrom Peggy Ellingson Judi Engebretson* Steven and Susan Engel Phyllis Engel Paul and Marie Engel Chelsey Erickson Wilfred Erickson Gary and Nancy Erickson Brittany Erickson* Kaylin Erickson* Sharon Ericson Elroy and LeAnn Evans Events by Design Evergreen Youth & Family Services Amanda Fallgren* Lisa Fauth* Barb Feeken Alan and Sara Felix Micki and Jack Fenske Robert and Janet Fenson Teri and Skip Finn Lynn Fisher* Patricia Fisher Daniel Fisher Amy Fjerstad* Pete Flaa* Leah Fleming* Kristie Flemming Eilene Floura Bill and JoAnn Foley Dennis and Linda Ford Amy Fore* Robert Fortier Pat Foster* Susan Elizabeth Foster Barbara Frach Brenda Freborg* Claire Frenzel* Angela Frey* Hjalmar and Mary Froiland Chelsey Froseth* Corrine Fugleberg Nancy Fuller* Darlene Gaines Pam and Clyde Gamble Delbert and Kay Gangelhoff Vernon and Gloria Gary + deceased * employee

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Partners in Health continued Kayce Gavel* Lori Gelen Verlie Geror Jane Giedt-Kirby Jennifer Giese* Dar Gipson* Amy Gish* Russell and Joann Gladen Joyce Gladen James and Carol Glidden Robert and Margaret Good Rose Marie Gouin Rosalie Gould Kristen Grams* Bryan and Paulette Grand Dawn Green Robert and Janeine Green Randall and Lin Gregg Donna Gregoire Dorothy Greiner* Melissa Griffin* Carol Grimes Micheale Grotberg* John and Laura Grygelko Sondra Gudmundson* Robin Gullickson* Doris Gulsvig Audrey and Russ Gustafson Sandra Guyan Tracy Haack* Luke Haas* Casandra Hadrava* Jennifer Hagelee* Lynn Haggerty Melody Hall* Charlotte Halle* C. J. Haluptzok* Nancy Hamlin Melissa Hanchon* Charity Hanevold* Sharon Hanks Marvin and Carolyn Hanson Marcy Hanson* Donald and Diane Hanson Richard Hanson Erica Harmon* “Sam” Harr* Lois Haugan Judy Hawkinson Leland and Rachel Hayes Diane and Gary Hazelton Cindy Hazelton Heartland Homes Inc. Pat Hedlund* Rod Heffernan Jennifer Heil* Elizabeth Heineman* Mary Heisenfelt Linda Helgeson* Kristen Hemmingsen* Kenneth and Donna Hendrickson Melissa Hennum* Craig Henrickson* Donald Hensrud Tracey Hepola* Julienne Hesterman Hillary Heuton*

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Robert and Cheryl Hiltz Joel and Karyl Hoeger Elaine Hoffman Michael Hoffmann* Charlotte Hofrichter Peggy and Ray Holter Netti and Frank Homer Dr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Honkola Hilda and Marlow Hovland Elizabeth Howard Roslyn Huffman* Ashley Hull Christine Humble* Jim and AuraLee Humeniuk Karl and Lori Humphrey Lloyd and Darlene Hurley Jack and Sharon Israelson Connie and Larry Jacobson Rob Jacobson Marion Janikowski Duane and Lois Jenkins Janet Jensen* Carrie Jessen* Tracy and Tom Johanns Elizabeth Johnson* Jeanie Johnson Joan Johnson* Kirby Johnson* Kyle and Rebecca Johnson Loren and Carol Johnson Mamie Johnson Mark Johnson Robert and Rebecca Johnson Scott Johnson* Tina Johnson* Tina Johnson* Jolynn Jones* Tara Jones* Johannas Jordan Steven Jorgenson Mary Joy Kelly and Julie Juelson Krista Kalthoff * Kalvig & Associates Karen Kappedal Robert and Patricia Karbowski Megan Kasper* Arla Keckeisen* Annette Keefe* Connie Kelm* Joshua Kelsey* Frances Kiefer Ashley King* Diane Klasen Leslie Kleeb* Allison Klingenberg* Robert and Gloria Klinger Sherry Kloha* Ronald and Brenda Knable Sandi Knotts* David Knudson Sandra and David Knutson Pamela Knutson Hailey Koep* Joann Kohler Ardie Kolstad Lorinda Kompelien*

Partners in Health continued Heidi Koskela* Kevin and Kathleen Kosobud Ron and Mary Kostohryz Mary Louise Kowalski Rebekah Kraft* Gary and Laurel Kratzke Curtis and Carol Krause Rebecca Krienke* Steve and Cheryl Kroeger Dawn Kroening* Donna Laakso* Dennis and Hazel LaCroix Carol and Raymond Laitala Shannon Lance* Dave and Diane Landgrebe Bill Langner Ellen Langston Alice Lapp Arlen Larson Callie Larson* Conrad and Dorothy Larson Ken and Chris Larson Wayne and Carol Larson Joelle Lash* Eva Lasker* Jodi Leavitt* Arlene Lee Kathy Lemoine Kaytie Lene* Lee and Paula Leonhart Melissa Levig* Rachel Lewis* Connie and Tom Lillo Darrel and Jean Lillquist Mary Lillquist Lincoln School Sunshine Fund Mike and Belinda Lindell Norma Lindell Bob and Edith Lindgren Joline and Donald Lindgren Peggy Lindsey Michael and Sharon Lish Bev Lofgren* Verna Loiland Mackenzie Lowe Katie and Kirk Lowe John and Cindy Lueth Leigh and Renee Lukkason Carrie Lundy Mary Ann and John Lunseth Wendy Manecke* Paul and Yolanda Manecke Gerald Manley and Teresa Thomas Sarah Markert* Monte Marmorine* Audrey Marshall Audrey Martin* Lisa Martin* Kimberly Marty* Vicky Maruska* Rheta Mason Shirley May* Kim Mayers Larry McConkey Barbara McGregor Jill McIntosh* Sarah McKee*

Hayley McKeon* Donna McRae Ardaila Meacham Keven and Sue Meacham Bruce and Liz Meade Carrie Melcher* Jane Messner* Jeremie Midboe Janet and Roy Miller Fran Miller Megan Miller* Pat and Mary Miller* Don Miller Michael Mock* Kathy Moe* James and Carol Moenke David Moffett Sarah Mokros* Chan and Beverly Moon Julie Moon* Harriet Mooney Jennifer Morehart* Mayabelle Morganson Kambria Morris Thomas and Mary Morris Gerald and Judith Mossak Dan and Lindi Mrazek* Conrad and Geraldine Murphy Cyril and Peach Murphy Chelsie Murphy Robin Myers* Joanna Myhrer* Andrea Nelson* Carol Nelson Elaine Nelson* Joyce Nelson Lucille and Terry Nelson Phyllis Nelson* Tammy Nelson* Newby’s Liquor, Inc. Leasle Newell* William and Elizabeth Nichols Donald and Janet Niskanen Verna Norden Charles Noren Beth Norenberg D.W. and Brenda Norenberg Kenneth Norenberg Kristi Norland* Marion Novodvorsky Melissa Novogoratz* Mr. and Mrs. Myron Nyberg Lorena O’Bryan Nancy O’Connell* Michael and Jennifer O’Neill Robert and Wanda Odegard Deb Oelrich* Ruby Ohnstad* Robert and Margaret Olding Amy Olson* Diane Olson* Jon Olson Laurel Olson* LaVerne Olson Peggy Olson* Roger and Sherry Olson Shirley and Bruce Olson + deceased * employee

Stephanie Olson Delores Ossman Wendy Otness* Our Redeemers WELCA Randi Owens* Bob and Tiffany Paine Jenna Palmer* Deb Palmer* Cheryl Palmer* Carl Parker* Cheri Parker* James Parks* Charlie and Jill Parson Steve and Sally Patterson Patterson’s Inc. Loree and Ross Pederson Pederson, Smith, Roehl & Co, PA Benjamin Peter* Gary and Cheryl Petersen Curt Peterson* Richard and Mary Peterson Rolf Peterson* Tonya Petrowske* Gloria Phelps Jerry Pickett Marilyn Pierce* Richard Pilgram* Inez Platt* Donald and Janet Pohl Cassandra Poland* Patti Port* Haley Powell* Veronica Powers* Prestby Inc. William Price Gladys Qualle Brooke Quello* Mary Betty Quistgard Rita Rabe Clarence and Carol Rasmussen Kristina Ravnikar* John and Gail Reff Melissa Reis Mary Ann Reitmeir Carrie Ressemann Jen Retka* Heidi Reynolds* Delsie Richardson* Robin Richardson* Megan Richer* Erlinda Riffle* Delores Riley Erin Rizzi* Wanda Robinson* Joan Rockensock* Sue and Stephen Roetman Diane Rose Carolyn Ross Irene Ross Michelle Rossbach Benedict and Lois Rucinski Richard Rude Raymond and Corrine Rudrud Sherry Russell* Al and Tammi Sadek Kristi Sagsveen Punk and Mel Salberg

Anne and Jon Sand Virginia Sande Kathy Sawa* Tessa Schlosser* Donna Schlueter Connie Schmidt* Arlene Schmidt Jean and Lynn Schmidt Kathy Schmit* Ellie Schneider* Deborah Schneider John Schoenfelder Donald and Lynne Schon Darlene and Stan Schoonover Hazel Schopp Barbara Schueppert Erika Schule* Margaret Schultz* Mark and Brenda Schultz Joseph Schumm* Christine Schummer* Lori Schuver* Maggie Schwegman Bernie and Duwayne Schwindt Evan Sconce* Walter Scott+ Carrie Scott* Britani Seado Hannah Sehlstrom Greta Seitz Lorrie Seitz Roberta Sellon Ila Senn Harry and Mary Settle Diane Sharpe Lisa Sharpe* Julie Shegrud* Edward and Donna Shepard Shirley Shereck Sharon Shuster* Richard and Joyce Siegert Mary Siegmann Virgil and Faye Silverthorn Tracy and Kevin Skaja Elmo and Gail Skare Cindi and Jim Skildum Margaret Skinner Slim’s Bar and Grill Violet Smalley Charlene Smalley Rolf Smeby Brenda Smith* Heidi and Mark Smith Karen and Mike Smith* Kasie Smith* Kellen Smith* Barb and Brian Smith Donna and Gerald Smith Ken Smith* Lynn Smolenski* Kristi Smythe* Jon Solinger Erin Sollund* Darlene Sollund* Solway WELCA Gerald Sonnek DeAnna Sorenson-Halverson*

Mary Sorlie* Julie Souder* Mary Sovde* Ellen Sovick* Michelle Spears Stephanie Spicer* Gary Spillum Arnold and Dolores Sprong Nicki St. Clair* Ilene Stai* Eugene and Mary Ann Stai State Farm Insurance Starlight Circle Solway Lutheran Church Carissa Stay* Annamae Steele* Jenny Stern* Erica Stevens* Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stilwell Jane and Arne Storlie* Harlan and Delores Strandlien Danielle Strandlien* Tami Strassburg Gail Straub* Carolyn Studley Carin Sundbom* Rebecca Sunderland* Fredrick Sundquist Gloria Sundvall* Rebecca Sundvall* Thomas and Yvonne Sunnarborg Gladys Sutch Susan and Jim Sutton Mary and Lee Swanson Sara Swanson and Roger Zahn Dennis Swearingen Margaret Swenson Du Wayne and Marcia Syverson Dennis and Helen Tangen Erin Tatro* Roger and Cheryl Teal Stacy Thistle* Marge Thole Loretta Thompson* Dale and Susan Thompson Mary Thoreson* Thrivent Robert and Margaret Tiedeman Amy Tobey* Susan Tomte* Beverly Tonce* Faye Trihey Tri Sigma GFWC Stephanie Tronnes* Tim and Cindy Trosen Marilyn Tucci Lester and Carol Tucker Caryl Turnow Debra June Tweet Lace and Will Tysver* Up North Alanon Group Terri Vail Karen Valentine Dennis and Marya Vandover Marie and Thomas Varberg Mary and Mark Varriano Charles Vikre Linda Vikre

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The Smyithe Family Knows Hospice Provides Quality of Life at the End of Life Liz Horlick spends time with her father, Frederick “Fred” Smyithe and Sanford Bemidji Hospice nurse, Cindy Hockenson, at Trillium on the WoodsEdge campus where Fred lives.

Who’s your guardian angel?

All Sanford employees and volunteers are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in a patient’s hospital experience. But sometimes, just one of these people can make all the difference.

The Sanford Health Foundation has launched a program called Guardian Angel, which allows patients and families to thank a Sanford doctor, nurse, staff member or volunteer who made their hospital experiences special.

Those individuals honored by a patient or loved one for exceptional care receive a beautiful angel pin to wear proudly. Gifts to the program support excellence in facilities, services and technology to enhance patient experiences now and in the future.

To recognize your Guardian Angel, please call the Foundation at (218) 333-5515 or visit bemidji.sanfordhealth.org/foundation to make a gift online today.

Pulling For Hospice and Palliative Care From Sanford Bemidji Hospice early the morning of Monday, April 22, Joe Dahlby and Earl Speckman began making their 340-mile trek from Bemidji, MN, to Joice, IA, in a covered wagon pulled by draft mules Rufus and Rowdy. The day marked Earl’s 80th birthday and a chance to fulfill a bucket list wish for Joe. The trek is also being made to raise awareness for hospice and palliative care across the state. They are inviting gifts from communities along their journey to support local hospice and palliative care programs along the trail. Track their progress by visiting their blog: www. travelingthetrailwithrufusandrowdy.blogspot.com. To make a contribution to Sanford Bemidji Hospice in honor of their travels log on to bemidji.sanfordhealth.org/foundation. bemidji.sanfordhealth.org/foundation

A bequest through your will or estate plan to Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota is a simple way to ensure your life’s work and personal values will be remembered as you wish them to be, leaving a legacy in health care that will benefit countless lives for generations to come.

For more information, contact the Foundation at (218) 333-5515 or visit bemidji. sanfordhealth.org/foundation.

Three times Liz Horlick’s family has faced the heartache of watching someone close to them deal with a terminal illness.

Over the past 13 years, both her mother and step mother were diagnosed with varying forms of cancer and her father with Alzheimer’s disease. Each time, she and her family were grateful for the services of Sanford Bemidji Hospice.

“I’d have to say that, from the onset, we were amazed,” Horlick said. “They gently asked the difficult questions, helped us with the difficult truths and, right along with us, cried as we made one difficult decision after the other.”

Horlick’s family first considered hospice when her mother, Margery “Marge” Smyithe’s, cancer recurred for a fourth time in 2000.

“We nearly lost her in early May 2000, but she rallied one more time until December when we were told the cancer was taking over in a big way,” Horlick said.

Horlick’s mother died in March 2001.

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Horlick’s father, Frederick “Fred” Smyithe,

remarried and the newlyweds lived happily for nearly seven years. But her step mother, Betty Smyithe, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given six to nine months to live. She died in October 2009.

With both cases of terminal illness, Horlick said her family knew they couldn’t handle the final stages alone. They didn’t have the means or the knowledge to be of much help or comfort, but it was still difficult to choose hospice services.

“Initially, the word ‘hospice’ meant that we were conceding to their cancers and giving in to death when, up to that point, their journeys had been all about hope and survival,” Horlick said. “Hospice had never been part of our family’s vocabulary, and it just sounded like we were giving up all the hope we’d worked so hard to build.”

Sanford Bemidji Hospice, on the contrary, served all their needs.

“Hospice was always there to take care of any discomforts and our greatest fears with the most amazing professionalism,” she said. “And they loved Mom and Betty with all their hearts, even on the

most difficult of their days. That love was reciprocal, and Mom and Betty were so grateful for the time hospice spent making the end of their lives much less difficult.”

Horlick’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in August 2009 and entered Sanford Bemidji Hospice in the fall of 2012.

“I doubt dad even remembers being on the other side of the door when both Mom and Betty had hospice care, but he knows his ‘hospice people’ are very special folks,” Horlick said. “He’s grateful to have someone to listen."

Donations to Sanford Bemidji Hospice help provide compassionate end-of-life care for patients and their families. Donors allow hospice staff to meet the special needs of patients and their families by providing pain management, spiritual and social support and bereavement counseling.

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Memorials continued

Honorariums In honor of Sue Allen

In honor of Dr. Jason Caron

Tracy and Kevin Skaja

Ray and Angie Austin

In honor of Angie Arp

In honor of Lori Follis

Caroline Curb

In honor of Jody Ausk Caroline Curb

In honor of Pam Benson Caroline Curb

In honor of Ilene Beseman Peggy Lindsey

In honor of Michelle Braaten Pam and Tim Anderson

In honor of Dr. Carmen Briones Dan and Beth DeKrey Dan and Valerie Olson

Tom and Ann Allen

In honor of Kerry Frauenholtz Hank and Angela Krigbaum

In honor of Cindy Hawkinson Caroline Curb

In honor of Oberon David Johnson Kyle and Rebecca Johnson

In honor of Dr. Jane Killgore’s Birthday Diane Baer Judy Berg Bruce and Jan Burger Kathy and Ted Burger

Carl and Rosalie Drahos Jill and Steve Hill Ilene Johanneson Steve and Cheryl Kroeger Steve and Sally Patterson Loree and Ross Pederson

In honor of Dr. Mark Shanfeld and crew

In honor of Becky Krienke

Don and Terri Toenyan

Caroline Curb

In honor of Denise Lutz Don and Terri Toenyan

In honor of Terry Lyle Pam and Tim Anderson

In honor of Dr. Ethan O’Connell James and Carol Moenke

In honor of Kalika Peske Pam and Tim Anderson

In honor of Respiratory Therapists: Monte and Jeff; RN David on 2nd Floor

Diana Blake Lorraine Conway Gary and Nancy Erickson Ardis Gillett+ Cindi Gross John Schoenfelder Marguerite Shofner Noralee and Mike Siems Elmo and Gail Skare Dennis and Helen Tangen

Don and Terri Toenyan

In memory of Tom Conway

Chris and Barb Siler

In honor of ICU staff: Meghan, Elaine, Rayleen, Mary, Jessica, Oneida, and Phlebotomist: Matt

In honor of Chet Swedmark’s 85th Birthday Anne and Jon Sand

In honor of Dr. Somendra Vaishnav Unknown

Dick and Josie Beitzel Sandy and Kermit Bensen Kevin and Anne Cease Dick and Ann Day Randall and Lin Gregg Cindi Gross Becky and James Haskell Hank and Angela Krigbaum Jane Miller Mary Lou and Bob Peters De and Rod Pickett Donald and Janet Pohl Richard Rude Donald and Lynne Schon Mary and Lee Swanson Unknown

In memory of Don Anderson Arla and Willie Stittsworth

In memory of Mary Antle Roy Antle

In memory of Madge Aronson Scotty Tesar

In memory of Evelyn Ashley Ann and Daren Bradley

In memory of Robert Aylesworth Patsy Moen

In memory of Mabel Bahr Dorothy Boe Jack and Sharon Israelson

In memory of Michael Barclay Susan and Bruce Aalgaard Darlene Amundson Gilbert and Joanne Bahr John and Linda Barclay Joy Barclay Milo and Jackie Barclay

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Pat and James Barthorpe Stanley and Susan Diveley Perry and Leann Dreyer Joseph and Joan Forbes Ken and Chris Larson Darlene and Stan Schoonover Dale and Susan Thompson Mary and Gerald Wambach Patrick and Lori Welle

In memory of Howard Cordes

Memorials In memory of Winnifred Anderson

In memory of Edward Conway

Margaret McNea

In memory of Alton Crowser Dennis and Deb Bartz Michael and Kelly Beck Joel and Kathryn Berglund Marge Brackin Rodney Bray Cheryl Burgess Charles and Marilyn Christiansen Kelly and Pam Curb Randall and Susan Dahle James and Judy Detschman James and Deborah Dewenter John and Sherri Dick Wesley and Sally Djonne Paul and Marie Engel Phyllis Engel Steven and Susan Engel Alan and Sara Felix Robert and Janet Fenson Randall and Lin Gregg C. J. Haluptzok Donald and Diane Hanson Linda Helgeson Kenneth and Donna Hendrickson Peggy and Ray Holter Steven Jorgenson Kelly and Julie Juelson Diane Klasen Kevin and Kathleen Kosobud Ron and Mary Kostohryz Gary and Laurel Kratzke Dennis and Hazel LaCroix Carol and Raymond Laitala Judy and Wally Lamon Verna Loiland Laura Magnuson Janet and Roy Miller Chan and Beverly Moon Conrad and Geraldine Murphy Mary Murphy Robert and Wanda Odegard

Mark and Linnea Papke-Larson Gary and Cheryl Petersen Rita Rabe John and Gail Reff Darcy Reid Sue and Stephen Roetman Donna Schlueter Diane Sharpe Richard and Joyce Siegert Donna and Gerald Smith Susan and Jim Sutton Dr. Sallie R. Tasto Lester and Carol Tucker Karen Valentine Mary and Mark Varriano Patricia Welte Darwin and Debbie Wiebolt Delroy Wiebolt Linda Winkler

In memory of Margo Breitag

In memory of Hilda Benson

Richard Bull

Marian Evans

In memory of June Blackburn Tom and Nancy Schwartz

In memory of Howard Blehm Jim and AuraLee Humeniuk Mary Betty Quistgard

In memory of Dorothy Boe Nancy Dahl Bob and Edith Lindgren Patsy Moen Darlene and Stan Schoonover Arla and Willie Stittsworth Unknown

In memory of Clyde Books

Gary Breitag

In memory of John D. Bressler Dick and Josie Beitzel Vera Kavanagh Don Miller Mary Murphy Faye Trihey

In memory of Jean Bromseth Marguerite Shofner

In memory of Edith Brown Michael Brown Bob and Edith Lindgren Jack Mattison

In memory of Harry Buchecker Mary Ann Reitmeir

In memory of Helen Conklin Bull In memory of Mary Campbell Scotty Tesar

In memory of Thora Woodward Cartwright Patsy Moen

In memory of Ed Chandler Don and Norma Anderson Beltrami Electric Cooperative Gary and Jody Bergsven Ardie Kolstad Gerald Manley and Teresa Thomas Vera Weis

In memory of Ken Colligan

Arla and Willie Stittsworth

Barb Feeken Harlan and Delores Strandlien

In memory of Betty Boquist

In memory of Ronald Conner

Alfred Boquist

Pat and James Barthorpe

Shirley and Bruce Olson

In memory of Caroline Curb Robert and June Aitken Lorraine Anderson Wilfred and Mary Lou Antell Joy Barclay Nancy Brown - Colligan Judy Comstock Bernice Corner Bernice Cotton Patrick and Barb Demarchi Steven and Susan Engel Gary and Nancy Erickson First National Bank Bemidji Daniel Fisher Jane Giedt-Kirby Robert and Margaret Good Iva Lee Graupman Dick and Gloria Gregg Diane and Gary Hazelton Jill and Steve Hill Tim and Margaret Hins Connie and Larry Jacobson Rob Jacobson Terrance and Susan Johnson Barbara and Marshall Johnston Patricia and Patrick Knoer Wayne and Carol Larson Conrad and Geraldine Murphy Charles Noren Marion Novodvorsky Bob and Tiffany Paine Charlie and Jill Parson Patterson’s Inc. Prestby Inc. Raymond and Corrine Rudrud Security Bank USA Harry and Mary Settle Violet Smalley Susan and Jim Sutton Du Wayne and Marcia Syverson

Wayne and Beverly Thorson Mary and Mark Varriano Wagner Plumbing & Heating Robert and Jeanette Welle Leland and Cheryl Whittington Sylvia Wildgen Lorraine Wubbels

In memory of Lilly Dehart Diane Morris

In memory of Richard Dehnel Grace Dehnel Patricia Dow Frances Kiefer Al and Tammi Sadek Ilene Stai

In memory of Marie DeVries Lee and Donna Duhamel Kristie Flemming Irene Ross Mary Siegmann Daniel and Susan Wavrin

In memory of Larry Diffley Bryant and Mary Jane Barnes Joline and Donald Lindgren

In memory of Donn Erickson

In memory of Geneva Halvorson Doris Gulsvig

In memory of Rose Ann Hamlin Marvin and Donna Boe Cynthia Ebbighausen Wilfred Erickson Barbara Frach Nancy Hamlin Jon Solinger Marilyn Tucci Toni Way

In memory of Paul Hannem Patsy Moen

In memory of Sylvia Hanson Steve and Pat Boe Iva Lee Graupman Mary Betty Quistgard Delores Riley Darlene and Stan Schoonover

Eugene and Mary Ann Stai

In memory of Wayne Fugleberg Corrine Fugleberg Robert and Janeine Green

In memory of Robert Geror Lorraine Boyd Patsy Moen

In memory of Helen Gill Dick and Josie Beitzel

In memory of Jutta Goetz Beltrami County Republicans

In memory of Troy Grack Kari Carlson

In memory of Judy Gray Jennifer Bunich

In memory of Nestle E. Grimes, Jr. Carol Grimes

Becky Bastien

In memory of Sylvia Johnson Ardie Kolstad

In memory of Jane Johnson

In memory of Ellen Johnston

Marcella Harder

In memory of Paul Heins

In memory of Edna Heinrichs

In memory of Adeline Frey

In memory of Roger and Lorraine Johnson

In memory of Howard Harder

In memory of Robert Evans Pat and James Barthorpe Billie Bauer Elroy and LeAnn Evans Marian Evans Steve and Cynthia Gagnon Mary Langerak Verna Norden LaVerne Olson Roger and Sherry Olson Shirley Shereck Eileen Wintersteen

Ilene Johanneson

Marvin and Carolyn Hanson

In memory of William Hanson

Arla and Willie Stittsworth

In memory of Gladys Erie

In memory of John and Thelma Johanneson

Arlene Lee Brian and Becky Livermore Arla and Willie Stittsworth Thomas and Yvonne Sunnarborg

Trudy Hein and Charlie Lyons Kathy Lemoine Cyril and Peach Murphy Shirley and Bruce Olson

Jeanne Erickson

Pat and Mary Miller Thomas and Mary Morris Phyllis Nelson Rita Rabe Alice Sadek Mark and Brenda Schultz William and Ruth Weis Stanley Whiting

Eileen Wintersteen

In memory of James Heltzer Rebecca Heltzer

In memory of Lawrence Hendricks Wagner Plumbing & Heating

In memory of Ula Hofer Patsy Moen

In memory of Mark Holter Verlie Geror

In memory of Howard Hoody, Sr. Marcella Harder Becky and James Haskell

In memory of Donna Houser Dick and Josie Beitzel Robert and Gloria Klinger Hazel Schopp

In memory of Bernice Jenkins Scott and Lynn Baird Pat and James Barthorpe Mary Campbell Gail and James Conway Lorraine Conway Mary Conway Jennifer Dreher Pam and Clyde Gamble Audrey and Russ Gustafson Richard Hanson Sandra and David Knutson Alice Lapp Paul and Yolanda Manecke Fran Miller

Barbara and Marshall Johnston Joline and Donald Lindgren

In memory of Georgia Jones Margaret Traver

In memory of Doris Kalvig Ken and Rhonda Kalvig

In memory of Ray Kavanagh Vera Kavanagh

In memory of Allyn Kendall Scotty Tesar

In memory of John Alden Kittleson Jack and Sharon Israelson

In memory of Guy Kloehn Heartland Homes Inc.

In memory of Daryl Knoer Joel and Karyl Hoeger Darlene and Stan Schoonover

In memory of Dolores Knutson Gerald and Clarice Amundson Frances Anderson Terry and Jonette Anderson John Baer Billie Bauer Hilma Belair Pamela and Gary Benson Carolyn Bratlien Wesley and Sally Djonne Lee and Donna Duhamel Eagles Auxiliary Aerie #351 Bob and Billie Edwards Joseph and Joan Forbes Steve and Cynthia Gagnon John and Laura Grygelko Audrey and Russ Gustafson Carolyn and Tomy Hegland Charlotte Hofrichter Bonnie Jevning and Lowell Vagle Robert and Gloria Klinger

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Memorials continued Karel Knutson Mike and Belinda Lindell Norma Lindell Patsy Moen Mark and Linnea Papke-Larson Kristi Sagsveen Nancy Savard Cindi and Jim Skildum Dean and Mary Ann Thompson Thrivent Unknown Daniel and Susan Wavrin Bud and Gloria Woodard Lorraine Wubbels

In memory of Lorraine Knutson Mary Joy Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home Unknown

In memory of Borghild Kurtti Richard and Barbara Anderson Gary and Susan Bruns Joseph and Joan Forbes Joyce Gladen Darrel and Jean Lillquist Patsy Moen Verna Norden Unknown Eileen Wintersteen

In memory of Ivan Lou LaDuke Teri and Skip Finn

In memory of Edward Langerak Mary Langerak

In memory of Merton Larsen Patsy Moen Darlene and Stan Schoonover Bill and Michelle Shuler

In memory of Dale Lauderbaugh Brian and Becky Livermore Patsy Moen Darlene and Stan Schoonover Scotty Tesar

In memory of Rick Lee Barbara Schueppert

In memory of Dick Lillie Barbara and Ray Voges

In memory of Bruce Lindgren Kari Carlson

In memory of Delbert Lindseth Family of Delbert Lindseth Jesica Conrad

In memory of Jack Luoma Iva Lee Graupman Scotty Tesar Patrick and Lori Welle

In memory of Marie Luoma Jerry and Sandy Abbott Billie Bauer Dick and Josie Beitzel Pamela and Gary Benson Betty Blooflat Gail and Mark Brodersen

Marion M. Christianson Gail and James Conway CurbCrowser, Inc. Stan and Ann Daley James and Deborah Dewenter Darlene Dorr Bill and JoAnn Foley Robert Fortier Hjalmar and Mary Froiland Shirley Froseth Vernon and Gloria Gary Marilyn and Franklyn Goodell Bryan and Paulette Grand Iva Lee Graupman Dick and Gloria Gregg Sandra Guyan John and Jeanette Halcrow Mary Heisenfelt Donald Hensrud Howard and Mary Hoody Elizabeth Howard Bill Howe and Mary Jane Stubbins Lloyd and Darlene Hurley Duane and Lois Jenkins Tracy and Tom Johanns Robert and Rebecca Johnson Barbara and Marshall Johnston Kalvig & Associates Vera Kavanagh Ardie Kolstad Lee and Paula Leonhart John and Dottie Liapis Darrel and Jean Lillquist Katie and Kirk Lowe John Luoma Dan and Sharon McLaughlin Ardaila Meacham Keven and Sue Meacham Patsy Moen Harriet Mooney Conrad and Geraldine Murphy Newby’s Liquor, Inc. Donald and Janet Niskanen Ron and Ralyhe Patterson Mary Lou and Bob Peters Gloria Phelps Donald and Janet Pohl Richard Rude Virginia Sande Tom and Nancy Schwartz Walter Scott+ Roberta Sellon Tom and Cindy Serratore Slim’s Bar and Grill Charlene Smalley Violet Smalley Arla and Willie Stittsworth Mary and Lee Swanson Thomas and Bonnie Swanson Scotty Tesar Dale and Susan Thompson Faye Trihey Joe and Cathy Vene Gerald and Darlene Weber Patrick and Lori Welle Robert Whitey and Joy Anderson Sherry and Brett Wyman

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In memory of Richard Malterud Patsy Moen

In memory of Goldie Mason Sam Mason

In memory of Doris McClellan Margaret Dow

In memory of Art McLaughlin Nancy Cardwell

In memory of Dorothy McLaughlin Nancy Cardwell Anthony and Anne Jones Darlene and Stan Schoonover

In memory of Steven McLean James and Barbara Ballan

In memory of Chuck Melberg Marcella Melberg

In memory of Bernadine Miller Mary Hunter Kambria Morris Robert and Margaret Tiedeman

In memory of Walter Miller Anzonetta Britton Randall Burg and Carol Nielsen Joseph and Joan Forbes Robert and Cheryl Hiltz Bea and Ray Knodel Gerald and Judith Mossak Lucille and Terry Nelson Benedict and Lois Rucinski Virginia Sande Colleen and Allen Wiltse

In memory of Helen Monson Pat and James Barthorpe

In memory of Ann Moran Rodney Bray Dennis and Linda Ford Carol Nelson Pederson, Smith, Roehl & Co, PA Donna Schlueter

In memory of William Murray Rick and Jan Ehrich Joseph and Joan Forbes Darlene Gaines Vernon and Gloria Gary Rose Marie Gouin Audrey and Russ Gustafson John and Joyce Holmstrom Ronald and Brenda Knable Lincoln School Sunshine Fund Andy and Marge Mack Eleanor Murray Clarence and Carol Rasmussen Tom and Cindy Serratore Debra June Tweet

In memory of William Naylor Donna Gregoire C. J. Haluptzok Jack and Sharon Israelson Diane Klasen Donna McRae Darlene and Stan Schoonover

Marguerite Shofner

In memory of Ron Nelson Margaret Dow

In memory of Naomi Schaper-Ness Jerry Pickett

In memory of Janet Nielsen Scotty Tesar

In memory of Andrew Nistler Anna Nistler John and Jody Wizik

In memory of Donald Norenberg American Legion Auxiliary Unit #284 Wanda Bennett Sandy and Kermit Bensen Carolyn Bratlien James and Delores Broekemeier Janet Brown Kari Carlson Gerald Davis Ruth G. Dorn Eagles Auxiliary Aerie #351 Deloris Ekstrom Laura and Jim Eichstadt Micki and Jack Fenske Lynn Fisher Patricia Fisher Delbert and Kay Gangelhoff Joyce Gladen Russell and Joann Gladen James and Carol Glidden Rosalie Gould Carolyn and Tomy Hegland Julienne Hesterman Netti and Frank Homer Karl and Lori Humphrey Mark Johnson Robert and Patricia Karbowski Curtis and Carol Krause Conrad and Dorothy Larson Darrel and Jean Lillquist Mary Lillquist Audrey Marshall Barbara McGregor Dan and Lindi Mrazek Ardis Norenberg Beth Norenberg D.W. and Brenda Norenberg Kenneth Norenberg Mr. and Mrs. Myron Nyberg Robert and Margaret Olding Dan and Valerie Olson Michael and Jennifer O’Neill Richard and Mary Peterson Carolyn Ross Richard Rude Anne and Jon Sand Ila Senn Edward and Donna Shepard Noralee and Mike Siems Virgil and Faye Silverthorn Heidi and Mark Smith Arnold and Dolores Sprong Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stilwell Carolyn Studley Dennis Swearingen

Roger and Cheryl Teal Scotty Tesar Tim and Cindy Trosen Linda Vikre Randall and Debra Vikre Brande and Ritchie Weber Vera Weis Kenneth and Mary Wells Walter and Dolores Wendling Donald and Joy Wilson Nancy and Keith Winger

In memory of Darlene Nygaard Marguerite Shofner Terry Wintersteen

In memory of Grace Nyland Gerald and Clarice Amundson Peggy Ellingson Verlie Geror Sharon Hanks Cindy Hazelton Joan Ranney

In memory of Verlette Nyland Arla and Willie Stittsworth

In memory of Ada Odegard William Price

In memory of Dagmar Oksendahl Gary Spillum Arla and Willie Stittsworth

In memory of Lois Olson

In memory of Marilyn Sampson

In memory of Luella Tisdell

Rheta Mason

Jack and Madonna Dahl Lee and Donna Duhamel Marcella Melberg

In memory of Martin Sathre Judge Paul Benshoof Cindy Blair Steve and Pat Boe Doug and Lois Cann Kevin and Anne Cease Duane and Elaine Christensen Deerwood Bank Wesley and Sally Djonne Cynthia Ebbighausen Joseph and Joan Forbes Ronald and Brenda Knable Dave and Diane Landgrebe Bill Langner Bob and Edith Lindgren Fran Miller Raphael’s Bakery and Cafe Dorothy Sathre Security Bank USA Dean and Mary Ann Thompson

Bonnie Bredenberg Margaret Dow

In memory of Virginia Robare Joann Froyd

In memory of Donald Roger Becky Bastien

In memory of Isla Rolfson Streeter Larry McConkey

In memory of Richard Rose Diane Rose

In memory of Albert Sadek Kathy Guess and Paul Swenson Alice Sadek

In memory of Dick Vesley Arla and Willie Stittsworth

In memory of Beulah Wackwitz William and Elizabeth Nichols

In memory of James Walker

In memory of Bonnie Wilander Irene Devries Patsy Moen David Wilander

In memory of Walter Scott

In memory of Jane Senger

Dorothy Boe Bob and Edith Lindgren Michael and Sharon Lish Patsy Moen Lois Reierson Dale and Susan Thompson

Marcia Anton Stephen Smith Gloria Wilkins

Shirley and Bruce Olson Marguerite Shofner

Marylou Burgess

In memory of Virgil Reierson

In memory of Heinz Unger

In memory of Gene Schwartz

Mamie Johnson

Patsy Moen

Susan and Bruce Aalgaard

Margaret Welle

In memory of Wendy Rantala In memory of Steve Reierson

In memory of R. Trepanier

In memory of Nicholas Welle

In memory of Chere Seado

In memory of Buiford Qualle

Mitsuko Barco

Mark and Linnea Papke-Larson Terry Wintersteen

Carol Close

Margaret Dow

In memory of Emi Totzauer

Henry and Shawna Walker

In memory of Mark Rakke

In memory of Romaine Powell

Vera Kavanagh

In memory of Julie Schummer

Paul Bakken Sharon Ericson Dr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Honkola Marion Janikowski Loren and Carol Johnson Frances Kiefer Andy and Marge Mack Betty and Ted Magnan Mark and Linnea Papke-Larson Scotty Tesar

Darlene and Stan Schoonover Susan and Jim Sutton

In memory of Vern Tollefson

In memory of Alice Will Mark and Linnea Papke-Larson

In memory of Dale and Ethel Wright Pamela and Gary Benson

Susan and Bruce Aalgaard Dean and Donna Beattie Walt and June Fankhanel Marilyn and Franklyn Goodell Jack and Sharon Israelson Vera Kavanagh Maggie Schwegman

In memory of Nora Isabella Simula Nolan and Adriane Simula Marie and Thomas Varberg

In memory of Charlotte Skretvedt Nancy Dahl Delores Riley Clayton Skretvedt Eileen Wintersteen

In memory of Dorothy Sonnek Gerald Sonnek

In memory of Melvin Thompson Marvin and Donna Boe

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Board of Directors

Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota Annual Taco Meal Wednesday, July 31, 2013 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bemidji Waterfront under the Dragon’s Den Fry Bread Taco Meal $7 Enjoy our home-made fry bread (or flour tortilla) taco with all the trimmings Fresh fry bread made on site!

Paul Hanson, President, Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota Becky Nelson, COO, Sanford Health Rod Will, MD, Chair Pete Aube Jason Caron, MD Mark Dwyer, MD Kari Howe Glen Lindseth Mary Marchel Bruce Meade Judy Roy Jim Russ Margaret Ryan Mark Shanfeld, MD Dean Thompson Andy Wells, III

Sanford Health VISION

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By January 2014, Sanford Health will be northern Minnesota’s premier regional, innovative, rural healthcare delivery organization.

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