Pulsations Summer 2014

PULSATIONS

A Healthy Dose of News from Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

Expert care when and where it’s needed most.

One man’s story of survival proves it. PAGE 3-4

Returning Surgical Oncologist

Medical Home Success Story

Persistence Pays Off

Foundation Impact Report

INSPIRED TO GIVE. INSPIRED TO HEAL.

New Clinicians

By Dan Olson, President Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

Whether it's simple enhancements such as online treatment and same day appointments or impressive achievements such as Sanford Cancer Center's approval for two separate national accreditations, there is an underlying commonality. Patient access, convenience and care all improve.

We also recognize how important it is to have access to world-class surgeons, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and specialists here at home. I would like to introduce to you some of the newest members of our healthcare team.

Joshua Kelsey, PA-C Cardiology Sanford Bemidji Heart & Vascular Center

Wesley Papenfuss, MD Surgical Oncology Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic

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Jennifer Leonhard, MS Genetic Counselor Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic

Vishnu Laalitha Surapaneni, MD Hospital Medicine Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Hani Snounou, MD Hospital Medicine Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Tamra Jacobsen, PA-C Neurology Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic

Giridhar Guntreddi, MD Pediatrics Sanford Bagley Clinic

Jayasree Nair, MD Pediatrics Sanford Bemidji 1611 Anne St. Clinic

Adam R. Johnson, DPM Podiatry Sanford Bemidji 1611 Anne St. Clinic

When Every Second Counts

Jim McLandsborough was an active 72-year-old. He enjoyed long bike rides, playing tennis and even competing against men 20 years his junior in spirited games of racquetball.

So the last thing he expected while working outside at his lake home on the Cass Lake chain in May of 2013 was a heart attack. But when the sudden sharp pain in the middle of his chest hit, Jim immediately knew what it was.

“I stopped what I was doing, walked inside and took some aspirin,” Jim says. “Then I asked my wife to call 911 because I was having a heart attack.”

For Jim, everything else after that was a blur. Every second became crucial to his survival.

Emergency services transported Jim by ambulance to Sanford Bemidji Medical Center and the cardiology team from Sanford Bemidji Heart & Vascular Center quickly got to work.

“When Jim arrived at our hospital, he was already quite sick,” says Dr. Mohammad 'Nur' Jameel, interventional cardiologist at the Sanford Bemidji Heart and Vascular Center. “Not only was he having a heart attack, he was in cardiogenic shock, which is a very dangerous situation.” continued to next page

"I do not think I would be alive to tell this story if the facility weren’t there. I am grateful to be alive.” – Jim McLandsbourough

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Jim was immediately transported to the cardiac catheterization lab where Sanford’s experts went to work. Before they could even perform the procedure, Jim went into ventricular tachycardia and then cardiac arrest. Dr. Jameel and his team responded quickly and put their training and experience into action.

“We began CPR at that time, which When Jim McLandsborough needed immediate treatment for a heart attack, Dr. Nur Jameel and Sanford Bemidji's cardiology team were there. Jim attributes his survival to having the proved successful for Jim,” Dr. Jameel right team in the right location. says. “An intra-aortic balloon pump was placed to support his blood pressure. Once we were able to stabilize Jim, we performed the catheterization.”

It was then they discovered his distal left main coronary artery was 99 percent blocked; this artery is more commonly known as the “widow maker.” With balloons and stents, the artery was opened, but Jim was still quite sick.

The skilled and compassionate team of experts at Sanford were determined to help Jim through it all. And they did.

“With Jim’s condition, the risk for complications was high,” says Dr. Jameel. “But getting blood flow restored as quickly as possible was the key to his survival.”

Jim spent six weeks in the hospital and then returned to his lake cabin to be near Sanford’s facility for follow-up visits.

He required extensive therapy while in the hospital and after.

“I was extremely weak and I knew I had a significant recovery ahead of me,” Jim says. “My lake house was the perfect place to recuperate and I was still close to Sanford if I needed help.”

Jim firmly believes it was the proximity of Sanford Bemidji’s Heart and Vascular Center that saved his life.

“I do not think I would be alive to tell this story if that facility weren’t there,” Jim says. “If I had needed to be transported very far, I don’t think I would have been able to make the trip.”

According to Dr. Jameel, Jim was probably right.

“If our facility weren’t here, Jim probably would have been transported to Fargo, and time was of the essence,” says Dr. Jameel. “The sooner we restore normal blood flow the better, and this would have delayed the process for Jim. That could have led to less than ideal results.”

Now Jim has returned to his home in the Minneapolis suburb of Eagan. He continues pushing himself and walks nearly every day, with the hopes of returning to a more active lifestyle.

“I know I was very sick, and I’m trying my very best,” he says. “But through it all – I am so grateful just to be alive.”

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My Sanford Chart: Take Charge of Your Health

Becky Lueben is proactive when it

comes to her personal health care. So when Sanford Bemidji rolled out My Sanford Chart last summer, Lueben quickly embraced this free online system that gives her an efficient way to manage her health care needs.

Lueben appreciates having immediate access to medical records such as her health summaries, prescriptions and test results. And there's no need to call her physician's office with questions any more; she simply zips her questions directly to her family medicine physician, Dr. David Wilcox, via Sanford My Chart's secure e-mail system. She knows she will get a timely reply.

"I think what's been most important for me is that I can go online and look at my health data any time and that helps me be a more proactive consumer," Lueben said. "At my last appointment, I had my lab done the day before my appointment. Then I checked the results on My Chart before my appointment. That way I know if there are changes and I'm prepared to ask questions and talk about adjustments we might need to make. I feel more in charge of my own health care."

Becky works at Target in a job that requires physical stamina. She likes that with My Chart she can graph her test results to look for trends or patterns that may need medical attention.

Lueben, 61, is on medication for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. She laughingly calls her weak knees the "arthritic dime store junk version that I've had since I was a kid." While chronic conditions like these sideline some people, Lueben works at Target in a job that requires physical stamina and she also regularly participates in Zumba dance classes.

Using My Sanford Chart helps her monitor and maintain her health. She appreciates the appointment reminders.

She likes being able to easily access relevant data, such as when she needs to schedule annual procedures

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such as mammograms. Being able to check past procedures has also been valuable.

"I work on a loading dock around heavy machinery so I'm a walking bruise and it's important I'm current on my tetanus vaccinations," she explained.

"I can easily go into my chart and find out if I'm up to date. I hate to admit it, but My Sanford Chart is much more reliable than my memory."

Lueben is enthused about My Chart's flow chart capabilities that provide a historic graph relative to specific medical information. For instance, she can graph her blood pressure readings and A1C results over specified time periods to look for trends or patterns.

(The A1C laboratory test measures average blood sugar control over a three-month period.)

"Dr. Wilcox encouraged me to use My Chart and I think I was one of the first to start using these flow chart capabilities," she said. "What we learn from them can help me be better regulated and give him a better idea of what works for me."

Getting started on My Sanford Chart is easy and free. The program's prompts lead users through the steps necessary to register and obtain a secure login and password that ensures no one else can access their personal records. To sign up go to mysanfordchart.org. For technical questions, call the My Sanford Chart Technology Support Center at 1-866808-5274.

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Becky appreciates that she can use My Sanford Chart to help monitor and maintain her health 24-hours-a-day. "I feel more in charge of my own health care."

My Sanford Chart Your Secure, Online Health Connection Your health is important to you around the clock窶馬ot just during office hours.

That's why Sanford Health offers My Sanford Chart.

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"A few years ago we weren't seeing a lot of complicated cancer surgery cases in Bemidji because people were often referred elsewhere," he commented. "With Sanford's commitment to becoming a regional referral center and building up the cancer center, it's an exciting time to be returning to Bemidji. With the surgical, medical and radiation oncology expertise we have in Bemidji, patients won't need to travel far from home for specialized cancer care."

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Explaining his specialty area more precisely, Dr. Papenfuss said surgeons generally physically remove cancers from the body. The fellowship prepared him to better evaluate the best practice for each patient. Surgery may not always be the first or best option. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the surgical oncologist works with medical and radiation oncologists to develop an individualized treatment plan best suited to an individual patient's needs.

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Wesley Papenfuss left Sanford Bemidji two years ago knowing he wanted to return. A general surgeon, Dr. Papenfuss moved to Buffalo, NY, to specialize in cancer care by completing a fellowship in surgical oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He recently returned to Sanford Bemidji.

"I have always had interest in this specialty area and there is a need for surgical oncology in our community," Dr. Papenfuss said. "I look forward to being able to offer specialized surgical procedures for cancers of the breast, colon, lung, liver, pancreas, esophagus and thyroid in addition to other surgical areas. The team approaches to the complex surgical cases I participated in during fellowship have been beneficial because I understand how to help different patients and situations to achieve the best outcomes."

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General Surgery: Iowa Methodist Medical Center,

FELLOWSHIP: Des Moines, IA Surgical Oncology: Roswell Park Cancer Institute,

FELLOWSHIP: Surgical Oncology: Rowell Park Cancer Institute, CERTIFICATIONS: Buffalo, NY American Board of Surgery Board Eligible – Complex General Surgical CERTIFICATIONS: Oncology American Board of Surgery American– Board of Surgery AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Board Eligible – Complex General Surgical • Breast Cancer Surgery Oncology – American Board of Surgery • Esophageal and Thoracic Surgery • LowerOF Gastrointestinal, AREAS EXPERTISE: Colon and Rectal Surgery ••Upper and Stomach Surgery BreastGastrointestinal Cancer Surgery ••Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid and Parathyroid) Esophageal and Thoracic Surgery ••Lung Cancer Surgery Lower Gastrointestinal, Colon and Rectal Surgery ••Melanoma and Sarcoma Surgery Upper Gastrointestinal and Stomach Surgery ••Pancreas, Bile Duct and Thyroid Liver, (Endocrine) Surgery Gallbladder Surgery

• Lung Surgery • Melanoma (Skin) Surgery • Pancreas, Liver, Bile Duct and Gallbladder Surgery

Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic 1233 34th St. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 bemidji.sanfordhealth.org The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on 1500-51310-0659 6/14 Cancer has granted the Sanford Bemidji cancer program a three-year accreditation with commendation. This award goes only to those who exemplify patient-centered care, and at Sanford Bemidji, our team of cancer experts is with you every step of the way.

Excellence in Cancer Care

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Medical Home Gives Patients New Lease on Life

Ben Hein was discouraged and frustrated

when he learned his blood sugar levels were still way too high after he had done everything he thought he should to manage his diabetes.

So he wasn't very receptive when Medical Home Health Coach, Marty Veo-Wilson, RN, suggested he consider the Medical Home program. Now he's one of its best advocates.

Coaches, who are all registered nurses, work closely with patients and their primary care provider to assure care consistency. Some patients are in the Medical Home to prevent chronic disease development; for instance, some current patients were referred for weight loss counseling, pre-diabetes or borderline hypertension. Any patient can ask his or her Bemidji doctor for referral to the program.

"The Medical Home program is remarkable.

Ben’s primary care physician Dr. Rod Will discusses Ben’s care plan with his specialist, Dr. Samar Malaeb, an endocrinologist.

It's taken me to a whole new level," Hein crowed. "Marty has been the biggest pain in my butt and I love her for it! I spent years on my own poking myself with needles and trying to eat no sugar, less carbs and all those things. Now I have a much higher level of success controlling my diabetes."

Sanford Medical Home is a concept, not a physical place. Begun in 2011, Sanford's model provides a team-based environment where the patient is the focus, and an actively participating member, of the team. The patient's primary care provider and a dedicated health coach, as well as other health care providers involved in the patient's care, are team members. Working with the patient, the health coach develops an individualized health care plan specific to that patient's medical needs and cultural and religious beliefs. Patients in the Medical Home benefit from improved care coordination and fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

The Medical Home is designed to meet needs of pediatric and adult patients with chronic illnesses, multiple illnesses, newly diagnosed illnesses, those on multiple medications and/or with special health needs. The coach helps the patient set goals to encourage self-management of conditions, refers the patient to resources that can help, and confers regularly with the primary care provider and team members about the patient's progress. Patients are encouraged to contact their coach whenever they have a question.

"I've talked to lots of people with diabetes who aren't in control of their disease," Hein said. "At first, I thought diabetes just meant I shouldn't eat sugar and I should quit eating doughnuts. Then I learned carbs matter too. There are so many different things you have to know about trying to manage diabetes."

Diabetes is a progressive, chronic disease that affects individuals differently, Veo-Wilson said. "I see a lot of people who don't understand how diabetes works even when they have had it for years. They get so frustrated they just give

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up. Being in the Medical Home helps them understand the disease better and what we can all do to help them feel better."

When his primary care provider Dr. Rod Will diagnosed him five years ago, Hein, 38, said he reeled in disbelief and denial. He was young, had no family history and thought he was the picture of health. His only hospitalization had been a gift of his kidney to his father when he was 20.

He learned how to check blood sugars, inject himself with insulin and tried to eat differently, but still, his blood sugars easily spiked or plunged. Nor did his efforts to manage his disease bring his A1C down to an appropriate level.

(The A1C is a test that measures how well the body has controlled blood sugars over a period of two to three months. Normal A1C levels range from 4.5-6. People with an A1C over 6.5 are diabetic; Hein's A1C was 12.1.)

Observing Hein's diabetic instability, Veo-Wilson suggested a referral to Dr. Samar Malaeb, a board certified endocrinologist. Dr. Malaeb ordered specialized tests, which revealed Hein had Type 1 adult onset diabetes instead of Type 2, which is most common for adults.

Although resistant at first, Ben Hein is much happier and healthier with his Medical Home Coach Marty Veo-Wilson, RN.

Dr. Malaeb adjusted Hein's treatment plan and determined that he would be a good candidate for an insulin pump. These pumps have a catheter that is inserted under the skin. The computerized mechanism measures blood sugars and continuously releases insulin into the body.

"Pumps are not an easy solution," Dr. Malaeb cautioned. "For people who are working hard and doing their best to control their diabetes, the pump can give them more security and flexibility."

Since he began using the pump, Hein's A1C has dropped to 7.1. What impresses Hein the most is how good he feels.

"The pump was expensive, but worth every penny now that I've seen what a difference it makes," Hein said. "With this machine and the good people I have at Sanford, I have a much better quality of life. And Dr. Malaeb is fantastic.

She saw the hope when I didn't. Now I see it too."

The man who didn't think the Medical Home was right for him now says it has given him a new lease on life and the chance at a better life ahead.

Sanford Medical Home is a concept, not a physical place. The patient is at the center of the home, surrounded by the patient's personal physician and a dedicated health coach, as well as other health care providers involved in the patient's care.

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Persistence Pays Off: Healing Wounds

Paul Braaten is thankful for his feet and for the

Sanford Bemidji Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center team that never gave up on him. "They are top notch," he says. "I'd go back to them in a minute but I hope I don't have to!"

Braaten is confined to a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy and has peripheral vascular disease, which also compromises circulation. Over a 14-month period for treatment of a foot wound that refused to heal, Braaten was unable to wear shoes and at one point considered having his foot amputated.

"This was a painful process for Paul, and the wound's location between his toes made it challenging to treat," said Angela McCarthy, CNP, a certified wound care nurse practitioner.

Paul Braaten is thankful he still has two feet and that the Bemidji Wound Care team never gave up on him.

Braaten, who continued to work throughout his ordeal, had to make a lot of lifestyle adjustments too. His wife became a home caregiver, regularly changing his dressings. His feet were swollen and pressure aggravated the wound, so Paul went shoeless for months. Various treatments appeared to be working and then the skin would regress again.

"We tried every dressing known to man," wound care nurse Lindsey Stull, RN, said. "We also tried cellular matrix products, which mimic skin. Fortunately, we had success with the last one."

Physician specialists conferred with team members about possible options.

"Our whole team agreed we should stay the course and try everything possible to save his foot," McCarthy said.

Braaten has a lifetime of practicing persistence. He was told cerebral palsy would put him in a wheelchair by the age of 8 but he didn't succumb to using a wheelchair until he was 48. Despite his health issues, he proudly notes that he has always worked and never been unemployed. Currently on medical disability, he still works as an unpaid volunteer at Braaten Repairs, a business owned by family members.

"I look at both feet when I get out of bed in the morning to go to work and I just think how right on top of it the people in that clinic are," Braaten said.

"One of the ladies there told me she even prayed for me when things just didn't work for me. I know the Good Lord had a part in this. I was a really tough case. I'm glad nobody gave up."

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Healing from wounds can be complex and challenging, especially when you’re facing other conditions that caused the wound. Whether it’s acute, surgical or chronic, the team of specialists at Sanford Bemidji Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center can help you heal more quickly, prevent hospital admissions or reduce the length of your hospital stay.

Specialties include: Wound Care Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Ostomy

Sanford Bemidji Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center 1300 Anne St. NW Bemidji, MN 56601 (218) 333-4680

Pediatric Surgery Leaves Good Memories

Surgery isn't exactly the type of thing friends plan to do together, but it worked well for Erika Ahlbrecht and Maria Eastman. The women have been good friends for several years and their children are buddies too. So when Jasper Ahlbrecht, 6, and Claire Eastman, 4, needed to have their tonsils and adenoids removed, their moms scheduled the surgeries on the same day with Dr. Mitchell Marion, an ear, nose and throat physician.

Claire was the "fearless leader," Erika said, which gave the more hesitant Jasper some extra confidence. Maria waited for Claire's tears when the time came to go to the operating rooms, but off Claire went with a smile and a wave of her hand. Once back from their surgeries, the children were placed in private rooms. It wasn't long before they were cuddled in the same bed enjoying popsicles and television.

And then they decided to explore their new play area.

Good buddies Claire Eastman and Jasper Ahlbrecht were able to have their surgeries on the same day, making their time in the hospital a lot more fun.

"Maria and I expected the kids would be tired and subdued after surgery and we could read magazines and sit and chat," Erika said. "Instead we ended up chasing them around the hospital. They were having a good time!"

When Jasper's dad, John, and Claire's dad, Dan, arrived, they realized their wives and children didn't really need extra support. "It was a pretty neat situation," Maria laughed.

Sanford Bagley Awarded Grant to Purchase New Ambulance

Sanford Bagley Ambulance is upgrading its services again with the addition of a new ambulance. According to EMS/Support Services Manager Seth Tramm, a grant award of $125,000 has been approved for purchase of the new ambulance.

"The Minnesota Department of Health Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant award is a 75-25 matching grant for capital improvements," Tramm said. "We completed the pre-application process and were invited to participate in the second round.

Maria and Claire Eastman and Erika and Jasper Ahlbrecht enjoy time together after the children recovered from surgery.

With our final application, we were given the full award of $125,000, which will be coupled with a 25 percent local match.”

Since 2012, Sanford Bagley Ambulance call volumes have increased by approximately 40 percent. The increase places more demand on the ambulances, which cover over 1,000 square miles in Clearwater County and it's important to have vehicles that reach their destinations quickly and reliably.

"This grant will not only let us purchase a new ambulance now, but will also assist us in setting up a scheduled replacement program for future ambulance needs," Tramm commented. “The new ambulance is currently in design phase, and will transition to build phase in the near future, with an expected arrival date near the first of January 2015.”

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Regional Highlights This spring Sanford Bemidji received 3-year accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC) with commendation and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). A celebration was held in recognition of these honors and the hard work staff put in to receive these accreditations.

Go 100: Over 160 community members registered for Go 100, Sanford’s weekly summer walking program. Participants meet at the Sanford Center every Tuesday, June 10 - through August 19.

The Sanford POWER Program is a strength and conditioning program offered by Sanford Bemidji through Bemidji High School (BHS) for area BHS and Bemidji Middle School students.

Pow Wow: Over 750 attended the annual Healing Powwow co-sponsored by Sanford Bemidji, Red Lake & Cass Lake IHS Hospitals and White Earth Health Center. The Powwow honors the physicians, health care workers and holistic healers who are all dedicated to promoting physical, mental and spiritual health in our communities.

Sanford Bagley hosted a Friends and Family night before opening the new clinic this past winter. Carrie Cloose, LPN, enjoyed sharing the celebration with her loved ones.

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Impact Report 2014

Bob Fitzgerald, Chair Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota

Sanford Health is a part of the very fabric of our community helping make this region a wonderful place to live, work and play. A big thank you goes to the volunteers and donors listed on the following pages for their investments in local health care for our community. They have made gifts to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota supporting enhanced facilities, services and technology, making it possible for our friends, neighbors and loved ones to receive the best health care right here at home.

transform cancer care in our region. An effort is underway to provide comprehensive cancer care for patients, from prevention, diagnosis and treatment to survivorship.

Recently, Sanford Bemidji’s oncology program celebrated national accreditation, an outstanding step in this process! A new cancer center, with all cancer services under one roof, is also on the horizon. In addition, expanded cancer care and treatments, not currently offered in Bemidji, will soon be available. We invite you to join the Foundation in supporting these exciting advancements.

Over the last year, new services such as cardiology and robotics surgery have become a reality thanks to this generosity.

The Foundation’s next endeavor is helping

We appreciate your partnership. Together we continue to make a difference in the lives of thousands who receive compassion, care and healing each year.

Foundation Board

Ryan and Jean Baer

Craig Boyer

Eileen Bretschneider

Kevin Cease

Paul Diehl

Penny Echternach

Bob Fitzgerald, Chair

Dave and Kelley Hengel

Pat Kelly

Dan Olson

Doug Oman

Kaci Petersen

Jennifer Sanford

Melissa Vacek

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Legacy Society 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.

Anonymous Bill+ and Jessie+ Baer Marie Bishop+ Art Breen+ Walter+ and Dorothy+ Breen Jared and Penny* Echternach Rebecca Eggers+ Nancy Ehlen Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Tom and Kathy Hruby Eva Lind* Betty Murray Father Keough Patnode+ LeoJean Rosaaen+ Howie and Darlene Schultz Laverne Stephens+ Helen Vasher+

Two Easy Ways to Make a Planned Gift 1. Beneficiary designation from a life insurance policy, IRA/Retirement Account or transfer on death designation for investment accounts such as bank accounts, savings bonds, etc.

2. Bequest in a will or trust using either a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate.

Honors Society 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. $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 American Heart Association, Inc. Steve and Jill Hill Hill's Plumbing & Heating Paul Bunyan Communications Robert and Jeanette Welle Joseph and Jane 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 Anonymous (2) Winnifred Anderson+ Mark and Marlys Brown Bank Forward Jim and Nancy Bensen Craig* and Wendy Boyer Citizens State Bank Midwest 14

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Dondelinger GM of Bemidji Mark* and Darice Dwyer Walt and June Fankhanel Ted and Ardis Gillett+ Dick and Gloria Gregg Paul* and Paige Hanson Hanson Electric of Bemidji, Inc. Insure Forward Ilene Johanneson Dave and Joy* Johnson McEachern Family Foundation – Diana Bean Trustee Dan* and Valerie Olson Peterson Sheet Metal Joanne Torfin David* and Beth VanEngelenhoven Rod Will* and Anne Meredith-Will Ted and Mary Margaret Will

$10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous (3) Troy* and Becky Ament Anderson Fabrics, Inc. Kris* and Linda Anderson

Roland* and Joni* Armstrong Pete and Alane Aube Jay and Lin Backstrom Carl and Terry Baer John Baer Ryan and Jean Baer Bonnie Bailey* and Esther Covert Scott and Lynn Baird Dennis* and Diane Barrett Bill and Chris Baumgartner Julie Beevor* Rob* and Kari Belanger Beltrami Electric Cooperative Bemidji Medical Equipment Anthony Bennett* Kermit and Sandy Bensen Terry and Sherri Birkeland M. Fern Birnstihl+ Marie Bishop+ Al and Leona Bontrager+ Max and Bev Boyer Herb* and Jana Bromenshenkel Jason* and Angie Caron Ron and Carol Carpenter

Denny Clemenson Bret and Veronica Cooper Joe* and Sally* Corser John and Jan Cota Dean and Wendy Crotty Joseph and Michelle Dahlby Dairy Queen Deerwood Bank Dan* and Beth DeKrey James* and Jana Dewar Larry Diffley+ Dennis and Susan Doeden Jon and Elizabeth Duncan Eagles Auxiliary Aerie #351 Jared and Penny* Echternach Paul and Diane Eggebraaten Helen Eggert Nancy Ehlen Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation Enbridge John and Patsy Erickson Jim and Tiffany Fankhanel Jon* and Carrie Fish Bob and Diane* Fitzgerald

Each year more than 500 patients are diagnosed with cancer at Sanford Bemidji. Gifts to the Foundation provide excellence in cancer care through enhanced technology, services and facilities.

Honors Society continued Fraternal Order of Eagles Jim and Teresa Galloway Doug* and Louise Gish Franklyn and Marilyn Goodell Harriet Gordon Megan Gross* Victor and Carol Hagstrom John and Jeanette Halcrow David and Cynthia* Haskin Evan Hazard Howard* and Mary Hoody Ken and Kari Howe Tom and Kathy Hruby Gary* and Lizbeth Johnson Jay and Jane+ Johnson Bruce and Marsha Kaehne Bill and Pat Kelly Jane Killgore* and Tom D'Albani Dick and Linda Klovstad Knife River

Alan Korpi and Martha Nelson Harlan and Vicky Korynta* Frank and Diane Labadie Lyle Lauber Matt* and Dina Lee Glen and Theresa Lindseth Brian and Becky Livermore Brent and Sara* Lusignan DJ MaGaurn and Emily Aitken-MaGaurn Tom and Marilyn Miller Mike and Darlene Moen William+ and Dona Mae Naylor Naylor Electric Brad* and Nancy Neis Norbord Minnesota Lisa Noreen* North Central Door Cheryl Palmer* Paul Bunyan

Broadcasting Company Keith and Christina Pennel Bob and Mary Lou Peters Darrin and Kaci* Petersen Gloria Phelps Rod and De Pickett Pinnacle Jon and Trish Quistgaard Regional Anesthesia Services Stephen and Pat Rogness Natalie Roholt* and Patrick Riley Jon and Anne Sand Joe and Karen Savoie Mark Shanfeld* Bill* and Michelle Shuler Jack and Marie St. Martin Chris* and Meghan* St. Peter Richard Stennes* Lee and Mary Swanson Chet+ and Helen Swedmark

Dave and Nancy Swenson Doug and Lori Taylor TEAM Foundation Dean and Mary Ann Thompson Jerry and Jane Thompson TransCanada Tom and Alma Turney Rick and Nancy Vyskocil James* and Sally Wagner Walman Optical Company Tom and Paulette Welle Wells Fargo Bryan and Judy Westerman Susan Wiegner* Josh and Lexie Wilde Sylvia Wildgen Doug and Kim Williams Wells Fargo Bank Rob and DeAnn Zavoral + deceased

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Investors in Health 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 and a half. We are pleased to honor them here. $50,000 to $99,999

$1,000 to $2,499

American Heart Association, Inc.

John and Jennifer Benjamin Charlotte Bauer Bernick's Clarity Glass

$5,000 to $9,999 TransCanada Walman Optical Company

Diehl Project Management, Inc. Alice and Gordy Lindgren Carrie and Tim Lundgren Margaret Maus

Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home Matthew* and Jennifer Sanford St. Philips Clothing Depot Terri Toenyan

Partners in Health We appreciate our Partners in Health donors who have provided gifts of $1 to $999 over the past year and a half to the Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota. $500 to $999 Ace on the Lake Kermit and Judy Anderson Paul* and Cindy Andreas Roy Antle James and Barbara Ballan Aaron and Tia* Barthorpe Jason and Stacy* Baumgart Bemidji Lions Club W. Craig*and Barbara Benson Alan and Mary Lou Boden Penny Bohlman* Mary Campbell Nancy Cardwell Lorraine Cecil James and Gail* Conway Dick and Ann Day Mark Dickinson Kathryn Edwards-Olson* Susan Elizabeth Foster

Kevin and Shelly Geerdes Jonathan Griebel Shari Hahn* Alan and Leslie Hartje Lloyd and Virginia Holy Clyde and Liz Horlick Lawrence Houg Timothy and Elizabeth Johnson Laura Kissel* Knights of Columbus Bemidji Council Ray and Bea Knodel Beth Ann Korczak* Dennis and Joyce Kramer Mary Langerak Lloyd and Dolores Larson Kirk and Katie* Lowe Janice Loxterkamp Mary Mattison* Patrick and Mary L.* Miller Minnesota Rural Electric Association

Greg and Kathy Palm Raphael's Bakery Cafe Retired Law Enforcement Officers - Bemidji Ding and Ina Roholt Irvin and Ardith Rotto Barry* and Lisa Royce Steve Solien* Lorraine Sorensen Robert Stai Scotty Tesar Wagner Plumbing & Heating Gina Walkup*

$250 to $499 Aardahl Lutheran Church Alcoholics Anonymous, Pine Tree II American Family Insurance Shannon Miller Agency Jacqueline Amsden*

Joan Anderson* Tim and Pam Anderson Bruce Atwater Rodney Austin Bemidji Appraisal Services, Inc. Bemidji Appraisal Services Dean and Theresa* Bentler David and Debora Bewley John and Megan Bollinger* Stephanie Brown* Margie Brusewitz* Phil Buhn Ila Callagan* Cardinal IG Co. Steve and Susan* Carlson Chris Carter* Kevin and Ann Cease Kelly Cease Bowman Ken* and Nicole Cloud Mark Colliton* + deceased * employee

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Partners in Health continued Cindy Conway* Janice Dagen Stan and Ann Daley Anthony Diffley Jack and Jean Downing Joe and Sara* Edwards Julia Flathers Rochelle Friesen* Marshall and Joann Froyd Jim and Marjorie Gildersleeve Jacqueline Greski Cindi Gross* Tammi Hagen* Larry and Wilda Hegstad Ronald and Violet Hendricks Bill Howe and Mary Jane Stubbins Rusty* and Melissa* Johnson Tracy Johnson James Johnston Gary Kallstrom* Vera Kavanagh Mike and Karen Kelly Kelsey's Jewelry Deb Kinzler Diane Klasen LeRoy Klasen Jeanne LaCroix Ruth Larson Eugene Lenk Kevin and Susan Lind Erica Lovold* Ted and Betty Magnan Daniel and Karen Malinowski Kirk and Michelle* Malkowski Naomi McDonald* McKinnon Company Memorial Blood Centers Jane Miller* Julie Moon* Cheri Moos* Dan and Melinda* Mrazek Cathy Nash* New Salem Women's Group Anita Norden Arnold and Kathleen* Olson Sandra Oustad* Mark* and Linnea Papke-Larson Ronald and Marguerite* Peterson Patricia and Fred Pick Premier Anesthesia Del* and Bonnie Preuss Janice Puttbrese* Susan Ramsrud* Patrick and Karen Reinhard Helean Robertson* Duane and Diane Sand* Carol Sather Harlan and Nola Scherer David and Janna* Schiltz Security Bank USA Carol Sele* Mike and Noralee* Siems Gerald and Dianne Sizer Tami Strassburg* Charles Thomas+ Tom and Alice Thompson + deceased

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Trinity Free Lutheran Church Joe and Cathy Vene Paula Welte Randy and Shannon* Westhoff Maggie Wolverton-Peterson*

$1 to $249 Anonymous (7) Bruce and Susan Aalgaard Jerry and Sandy Abbott Lisa Ackerman* Cedar Rapids Lodge Leigh Alberts* Charles and Jo Ann Allen Tom and Ann Allen Steve and Nancy Ames* Teah Ames* Gerald and Clarice Amundson Jeanette Andersen Tricia Andersen* Angela Anderson* Bethany Anderson* Delmer and Lorraine Anderson Frances Anderson Jesse and Bonnie* Anderson Kory and Jennifer* Anderson Linda Anderson* Michael Anderson* Rhonda Anderson Robert and Joy Anderson Ron and Susan* Anderson Stefani Anderson* Tanya Anderson* Viola Anderson* Spencer Anonson Terry L. Anonson Barbara Arhart* Jamie and Angela Arp Jill Ashline* David and Mary Lynn Bachand Kimberly Bahr* Rita Baird* Kelly Baker* Mike Bakke* Colleen Bakken Paul Bakken Carol Balcer* SuzAnn Ball* Colleen Baltzell Lea Balvitsch* SaraFena Banyai* Linda Barkley* Christina Barnes* Jessica Barnum* Jerry and Emma Bartel Todd and Patricia* Bartels

James and Pat Barthorpe Dennis and Deb Bartz Becky Bastien Brittany Batcho* Billie Bauer Mike Beard Joseph* and Sharon Beaudreau Barbara Beck* Joan Becker* Steven Behrens* Sarah Beier Dick and Josie Beitzel Beltrami County Sheriff's Office Bemidji Ambulance Service, Inc. Bemidji Girls Swim Booster Bemidji Marine, Inc. June Bender Amanda Bensen* Judge Paul Benshoof Alissa Benso* Allen Benson Darlene Benson Gary and Pamela* Benson Marge Benson and Paul Maher Thomas Benson Norton and Carol Berg Jeffrey Bergh* Joel and Kathryn Berglund Ron and Sharon Bergom Jon and Barb Bergquist* David and Heidi* Bergstrom Gary and Jody Bergsven Gene and Elaine Berry William and Ellen* Best Louane Beyer Nicholle Bieberdorf* Jill Biehn* David and Kathy Biel Beth Bielejeski* Elizabeth Binkert* Janice Binkley* Helen Birkett Clayton and Sylvia* Bitker Carol Bjelland* Heather Bjerke* Angela Bjerknes* Blackduck Area Chamber of Commerce Lee Blair* Sarah Blakeslee* Betty Blooflat Brady and Georgette Bloom Nancy Blumhagen* Lea Bodenheimer* Marvin and Donna Boe Steve and Pat Boe Angela Boelman

Leon and Mary Boettcher Darla Bohlman* Raymond and Jo Anne Bohne Gretchen Bonik* Kelly and Margaret Booge Darla Borgen* Pam Boswell* Shari Bowman* Penny Boyer* Elaine Boyle Kimberly Boysen* Michelle Braaten* Mary Braaten* Daren and Ann Bradley Nichole Brandt* Sarah Branham* Toni Bratager* Carolyn Bratlien Janet Bratlien Misty Bray Rodney Bray Bonnie Bredenberg Alan Brew Courtney Brock Linda Brooks Gary and Dorothy* Broste Dennis and Nancy Brovold Denise Brown* Janet M. Brown Janet R. Brown Sandra Bruers* Madonna Bruhn Billie Bruns* Neil and Beverly Bryant Lisa Buckanaga* June Buenger Barbara Buettner* Richard Bull Ashley Bullinger* Jennifer Bunich* Michael and Georgeana Bunnell Jami Burdick* VerNaye Burford Cheryl Burgess Dwayne and Mary Burghart Roger Burgoon, Jr. Gloria Burich Marv and Merrily Burmeister Elvin and Bev Burnham Val Burnham* Sheena Cabritit* Kathy Callagan* Bruce Campbell Sharon Campbell Kris Carey Chet Carlson

Since Bemidji’s new Heart and Vascular Center opened in 2012, more than 1,600 lives have been saved thanks to philanthropy that helped make the new center possible.

Partners in Health continued Dayton Carlson* Joshua and Holly Carlson Kari Carlson Myron and Carolyn Carlson Ralph and Lois Carlson Steve and Susan* Carlson Don and Georgine Casement Christina Cash* Elaine "Becky" Chakov Charles and Barb Champlin Alexa Charlton* Ghada Chastek* Amanda Chernugal Betty Christ and Barry Yocom Alicia Christenson* Melvin and Delores Christiansen Nicole Christiansen* Joy Christianson* Circle 8 Park Brooks and Tanya Clemenson* Matthew Clemenson* Carol Close Curtis Cloutier* Tammy Clyne* Kendra Cobb* Jennifer Cole* Susan Cole* Lyle Colligan Brenda Colligan-Pullins* Matthew Collins Tammy Collins Donna Collison Confidence Learning Center, Inc. Jesica Conrad Lorraine Conway Robert and Lorena Cook Raphael and Karen Copa Joe and Karen Corcoran Molly Cornell Myrna Corvelli* Crystal Cota* Bernice Cotton Phyllis Cox Curtis Crist* Susan Cronemiller* David and Nancy Dahl Ashley Dahlke* Lindsay Daniels* Tony and Carol Daniels Donna Danielson* Gary and Marjorie Danielson Kathy Davey* Carey and Sammi* Davidson Paula Davidson* Allen and Brenda* Davis Gary and Carolyn Davison Robert and Virginia Deeds Amanda DeHart* Tara Delaney* Patrick and Barb Demarchi Ronald and Peggy Desizlets Marion Dessert Carol DeVries James and Deborah Dewenter Brian DeWitt* Jane Dexter John and Sherri Dick

Donna Dickinson Janet Dickinson Lindsay Dickson* Gary and Kathy Dierks Sara Diggan* Deb Dittman* Wesley and Sally Djonne Dennis and Susan Dobbelstein Lori Dobson* Ruth G. Dorn Arleen Dosdall Karen Dougherty* Margaret Dow Patricia Dow Gabe and Judith Ducharme Tiffany Dugstad* Sarah Duncan* Cynthia Ebbighausen Cori Edevold* Edlund Chiropractic John and Lillian Edman Robert* and Billie Edwards John and Lois Egelhof Rita Eickstadt* Karla Eischens* Dale and Paula Ellingson Donald and Janice Ellis Sherry Ellis* Susan Ellis* Inez Enblom Judi Engebretson Steven and Susan Engel Ron and Tanya* Engesether Elizabeth Engum* Antonnette Erickson Jeanne Erickson Kaylin Erickson* Wilfred Erickson Sharon Ericson Marian Evans Sarah Evenson* Wade and Nicole* Evje Nicole Fairbanks Lois and Gale Falk Kathryn L. Falk* Amanda Fallgren* Marty and Shirley Fallon Lisa Fauth* Sophia Feldt* Robert and Janet Fenson Calli Ferdig* Lori Ferris* Helen Fichuk Claire Fiess Benjamin and Tracy Filipi Mark and Kathy Finstad Charles and Joyce Firle First Lutheran Church Women John Fisher Amy Fjerstad* Warren Flack Anita Flatt* Nancy Fleo Eilene Floura Tim and Melinda Flynn Steve and Wendi Fogelson Joseph and Joan Forbes

Amy Fore Bill and Marge Forseth Kelly and Tina Fossand* Rebecca Fossand* Pat Foster Allen and Marion Fox Barbara Frach Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 193 Kerry Frauenholtz* Karen Frazer Cheryl Fredenburg Ken and Rachel Fredrickson Brian and Teresa Freeberg Trisha Frericks* Angela Frey Michelle Fride* H. Bjorn and Mary Froiland Harold Fruetel Sharon Fruetel Nancy Fuller* Bonnie Fullmer William Fulton Mark Fultz Vicki Furer* Lorie Furfaro Raymond and Joan Furst John and Caroline* Fylpaa Linda Gallagher Janna Galloway* Delbert and Kay Gangelhoff Meghan Gangelhoff George and Joann Gardner Teri Garrison* Megan Garry* Vernon and Gloria Gary Kayce Gavel* Cara Geiger* Steve and Jeannine George Carolyn Gerbracht* Verlie Geror Helene Gesell Joann Gesellchen Jennifer Gieser* LeeAnn Gilberg* Shelly Gilbertson* Cory and Amarie* Gish Todd Glen* Kelsey Glime Lois Glime and Donna Glime Richard and Judith Goar Kristy Gonzales Kurtis and Tanya Goosen Elaine Gould* Eva Gould Katie Gould Eric and Mary Graham Jim and Celine Graham Bryan and Paulette Grand Paul Grand Iva Lee Graupman Dean and Jennifer Gray Dawn Green Victoria Gregg Dorothy Greiner* Bob and Susie Griggs Carol Grimes Stephen and Cynthia Grimm

Heidi Grimsley Peggy Gross Micheale Grotberg* Ground Round Laura Grygelko Sondra Gudmundson* Mahrya Gudvangen* Nancy Guimaraes* Steven and Elsie Gullicksrud Doris Gulsvig Donald and Jackie* Gunderson Sue Gunvalson Russ and Audrey Gustafson Sanna Gustafson* Gustavus Adolphus College, Biology Dept.

Tracy Haack* Casandra Hadrava* Patricia Hadrava* Jennifer Hagelee* Dorothy Hagen-Hanna Karl and Denise* Haldorson Melody Hall Charlotte Halle* Nancy Hamlin Don and Faye Hammer David and Patti Hamre Melissa Hanchon* Charity Hanevold* Sharon Hanks Rita Hannem Wayne Hanschen* Rebecca Hansen* Marcy Hanson* Paul* and Paige Hanson Marcella Harder Isabelle Harmon LynMaree Harris* James and Becky Haskell Heidi Hatfield* Jenelle Haugan* Lois Haugan Dale and Cindy* Haugen Christina Hawver Leland and Rachelle Hayes Pat Hedlund* Rod Heffernan Douglas and Mary Kay Heggie Tomy and Carolyn Hegland Paul and Sylvia Heimdal Kristen Hemmingsen Jana Hendrickson* Kenneth and Donna Hendrickson Kenneth Henke Melissa Hennum* Craig Henrickson* Kirk and Nancy Henrickson James Hensel Tracey Hepola* Herington's Shoe Store Danielle Herlofsky Phil Heuer* Hillary Heuton* Alice Hickey Bonnie Hickey Amanda Higgins* Sandra Higgins* + deceased * employee

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Partners in Health continued Georgia and Max Hirt Victor Hoagland Phil and Marilynne Hodapp Al Hoffarth Jim and Diane Hoffman Michael Hoffmann* Phil and Carole Hofstad Jared Hokenson Mitch Holland* John and Joyce Holmstrom Larry and Ruby Holsapple Ray and Peggy Holter Homemakers Night Owls Dr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Honkola Nancy Hoppe* Mavis Horgeshimer Katherine Houchins* Vikki Howard* Bryan and Melissa Hoyum Edith and Loren Hoyum Ray and Rose* Huckins Roslyn Huffman* Jody Hughes* Tim and Kathy Hughes Jim and AuraLee Humeniuk Stacy Hunter* Travis and Kate Huot Lloyd and Darlene Hurley Tina Huseby* Instymeds Corporation Jack and Sharon Israelson Robert and Jane Iverson Ryan Jacklen Carolyn Jacobs and Chuck Meyer Marion Janikowski Kelley Jansen Chuck* and Kristine Jensen David and Mary Jensen Janet Jensen* Carrie Jessen* Nicole Jessop* Bonnie Jevning and Lowell Vagle Amy Johnson* Dean and Bonita Johnson Deborah Johnson Elizabeth Johnson* Erica Johnson* Garett Johnson* Joan Johnson* Kenneth and Evelyn Johnson Kirby Johnson* Komer Johnson Loren and Carol Johnson Mamie Johnson Manuel and Darleen Johnson Meghan Johnson* Melvin Johnson Richard and Mary Ellen Johnson Roger Johnson Scott Johnson* Tina Johnson* Kathy Johnson-Paquin* Pamela Johnson-Schoenfelder Jolynn Jones* Paul and Annette Jones Tara Jones* + deceased

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Tina Jones Johannas Jordan Floyd and Dorothy Jorgensen Sachel and Kari* Josefson Mary Joy David Julson* Jeff and Shelly* Julson Roxanne Kaasa* Krista Kalthoff * Arla Keckeisen* Annette Keefe* William and Connie* Kelm Taylor and Debra Kendall Gary Kenning Joshua Kelsey* Marilyn Ketchum Frances Kiefer Brenda Kingdon* Stacy Kinnen* Ruth Kirby* Ron and Lana Kivi Leslie Kleeb* Allison Klingenberg* Robert and Gloria Klinger Dave and Sherry* Kloha Jerry Klow and Holly Holler Kay Knoer Pat and Patty Knoer Clayton and Ivy Knoshaug Sandi Knotts* David Knudson John and Jackie Knudson Seth and Kari* Knudson Samantha Knudson Karel Knutson Jon and Florence Knutson Ryan Knutson* DeNae Koble* Rick and Nancy Koenck Hailey Koep* Caitlin Koethe* Lorinda Kompelien* Stefanie Komschlies Angie Kovarik* Donald J. and Beverly A. Kraft Rebekah Kraft* Rebecca Krienke* Hank and Angela Krigbaum Thomas and Judy Kriz Martha Kroeger* Ruth Kroeger Dawn Kroening* James and Pat Kroeplin Brandy Kroubetz* Doris Krueger

Carrie Krump* Diane Kucera* Joann Kuehn Scott and Ginny Kurtzweg Tom and Kim Kusler Christine Kuzel* Kelsie Kverno* Donna Laakso* Gina Labernik-Olafson* Ralph LaBore Dennis and Hazel LaCroix Dale Lambrecht Nancy Lamon* Wally and Judy Lamon Ruth Landt Michelle Lanning* Alice Lapp Jeff Large* Callie Larson* David and Kimberley Larson Jason and Emma Larson Ray and Carol Larson Joelle Lash Eva Lasker* Lyle Lauber Darrel and Lillian Lauderbaugh Sara Lavin* Jean Leaf Jodi Leavitt* Ronald and Carolyn LeClaire Scott Lee Joan Leimbek-York* Timothy and Marilyn Leister Richard and Bernadette Lehmann Sarah Lehman* Alyssa Lemke* Kristen Lenckos Kaytie Lene* Laureen Lene* William and Vicki Lessard Bernard and Ardell Lewis Bret and Andrea* Lewis Kari Lewis* Rachel Lewis Tim and Cindy Lewis John and Dottie Liapis Tom and Connie Lillo Darrel and Jean Lillquist Darlene Lind Helene Lind Bob and Edith Lindgren Lisa Lindgren* Michelle Lindom* Abby Lindseth* Pat Lindseth

Vicky Lizakowski Virginia Lloyd and Steve Premo Bev Lofgren* Michael Lohse* Angie Loveless* Kell and Flavia Lovell Mackenzie Lowe* Christopher Lucia* John and Cindy Lueth Nancy Luoma* Del and Betsy* Lyren Paul and Pamela* Maatz Margaret MacGregor Marcus Macleod* Andy and Marge Mack Larry and Kay Mack Michael and Judy Magness Tracy Magoon* Zach and Autumn* Mahaffey Mary Mahle* Anita Mahoney Lorraine Majchrzak Judith Makela Bill and Jodi Maki Gloria Maltais Paul and Rita Malterud Norman Malterud Trust Adren and Evelyn Mann Dave and Terri Mans Calvin Marjamaa Sarah Markert Monte Marmorine* Audrey Martin* Lisa Martin* Miranda Martin Brian* and Stephanie Mathews Vicky Maruska* Bob and Pat Matheny Terry and Bev* Matson Jack Mattison Shirley May* Gilles Mbo Enoa* Gay McCollum* Larry McConkey Sean McCroy* Kelly McDonald* Betsy McDowell Julie McFarlane* Jill McIntosh* Sarah McKee* Dale and Frances McKenzie Dan and Sharon McLaughlin Suzanne McLaurie Carrie Melcher* Robert and Mary Melchior

Thanks to donations from our generous community to the Foundation, Sanford Bemidji is the first hospital in Minnesota north of the Twin Cities to perform single-site gall bladder procedures with our new robotics surgery program.

Partners in Health continued Tim and Janet Mengelkoch Merle's Steam Clean & Restoration, Inc. Jane Messner* Sadie Meyer Rosalee Miles* Dalan and Debby Miller Don Miller Jean A. Miller Kathleen Miller Tamara Miller Paula Milne* LaVerne Mistic Durayne and Pete Mitby Lonnie Moch* Michael Mock* Patsy Moen Sarah Mokros Harriet Mooney Jennifer Morehart* Ryan and Chelsea Morgan Mayabelle Morganson Diane Morris Debbie Morrison* Maria Morrison* Steve and Kay Motzko Dan and Melinda* Mrazek Paul and Jamie Muller Ralph and Donna Munden Chelsie Murphy* Conrad and Geraldine Murphy Robert and Sonya Murphy Betty Murray Stephanie Murray Darryl and Kathleen Mustonen Roger and Gloria Muth Robin Myers* Sally Myers* Joanna Myhrer* Lynn Naeckel Eric and Kris* Naig Alain Ndagijimana* Michael and Danae Nei Tim Nelsen Andrea Nelson* Colleen Nelson* Elaine Nelson* James and Sharon Nelson Leon and Debbie Nelson Melissa Nelson* Phyllis Nelson* Tammy Nelson* Terry and Lucille Nelson Kathy Newell Leasle Newell* William and Elizabeth Nichols Jason and Kayla Nickerson Gladys Nicol Bernard Nielsen+ Heidi Nilson* Anna Nistler Kim Nord Suzette Nord Terry and Mary Nord Bill and Cynthia Noren Charles Noren Ardis Norenberg Kristi Norland

Pamela Norman* Northern Engineering & Consulting Melissa Novogoratz Lydia Nygaard* Mike and Patty Nygaard Marilyn Nyland* Bryce and Heather* Oakes Larry and Carol Oakes John and Monica O'Boyle Nancy O'Connell* Deb Oelrich* Gary and Karen Oftelie Kristi Ogniewski Arne and Ruby Ohnstad Rolan Ohnstad* Sharon Oldenborg Marvin and Phyllis Olsen Scott and Debby Olsen Annette Olson* Betsy Olson* Brian and Michelle Olson Bruce and Shirley Olson Elizabeth Olson Glen and Jeanne Olson Jeremy and Danielle Olson Krista Olson Larry and Linda Olson Laurel Olson* LaVerne Olson Mary Olson* Peggy Olson* Sheldon and LaRayne Olson* Kelly Ophus Beverly Ossachuk Delores Ossman John and Eloise Ostrem Wendy Otness* Our Redeemers WELCA Randi Owens* Deb Palmer* Jenna Palmer* Cheri Parker* Janice Parson Ron and Ralyhe Patterson Mark and Lanee Paulson Lindsay Paulson* Roger and Linda Paulson Gene and Jill Pesch Benjamin Peter* Curt* and Toni Peterson Fawn Peterson* Ted and Mildred Peterson Tonya Petrowske* Carter Pettersen Marilyn Pierce* Richard Pilgram* Pinewood American Legion Auxiliary Charles and Donna Pirila Remi L. Pizarro, MD Inez Platt* Donald and Janet Pohl Cassandra Poland* Patti Port* Orlee Porter Ron and Judy Porter Wayne and Leonore Potter Veronica Powers

Andrea Prehn Alissa Preuss Diane Prince* Annette Proebsting Christine Provencher* Dr. Ernesto and Dorothy Pulido Gladys Qualle Steven* and Kathleen Quamme Richard and Rochelle* Quick Mary Betty Quistgard Rita Rabe John Rabel* Jeff Sovich and Sarah Rach-Sovich Thomas and Karyn Rajala Ellwin and Nancy Rakke Karl Erickson and Susan Rasmussen Sid and Clarice Rasmussen Kristina Ravnikar* Ken Raw Thomas and Darlene Raymond Andria Raynbird* Pam Redland* John and Gail Reff David Reichert* Deborah Reierson Reierson Construction, Inc. Jeanne Reis* Melissa Reis* Christine Relay* Nyle Relay* Kathryn Rentz* Jen Retka* Delsie Richardson Robin Richardson Megan Richer* Danielle Richter* Teresa Rick* Julie Ridlon* Michael and Joyce Rief Kyle* and Erin Riess Thomas and Melanie Rietveld Erlinda Riffle* Delores Riley Myrtle Risland Jim and LaMae* Ritchie Kristin Robbins* Jeff and Brenda Roberts Keith Roberts Roberts Family Revocable Living Trust Ann Robertson* Jake and Sarah Robertson Wanda Robinson* Rochelle Foods Industrial Engineering Dept.

Cindy Rockensock* Andrea Rodriquez* Thomas and Maryn Rogge Dianne Roholt Patricia Rossbach* Richard Roth* Richard Rude+ Darwin and Jo Ellen Russell Helen Russell Sherry Russell* Robert and Carole Rutka Phyllis Saga* Robin Salander*

Ashley Sande Shirley Sande Katelyn Sanders Ronda Sanders Linda Sandmeyer* Bill and Jennifer Sanford Richard and Lorraine Sauer Susan Savard Kathy Sawa* Ruth Schenhiet Kenneth Schlichting Tessa Schlosser* Donald Schmeckpeper Beth Schmid Arlene Schmidt Connie Schmidt* Dean and Shirley Schmidt Kathy Schmit Ellie Schneider* Deborah Schneider* Chad and Laurie Schoeck Russell and Janine Schoeck John Schoenfelder Stan and Darlene Schoonover Hazel Schopp Roselyn Schroeder-Marden Janice Schuh Erika Schule William and Robyn Schulke Howie and Darlene Schultz Mark and Margaret* Schultz Joseph Schumm* Christine Schummer* Cheryl Schupbach* Lori Schuver* Lavonne Schwartz* Tom and Nancy Schwartz Vicky Schwersinske* Evan Sconce Carrie Scott Robert and Joelyn Scriba Mark and Catherine Sederquist Darlene Seehusen Hannah Sehlstrom Jerry and Shirley Seidel Greta Seitz* Lorrie Seitz* Ila Senn Tom and Cindy Serratore Alfred and Judy Sether Arvid and Susan Sether Seventh-Day Adventist Clothing Center Boyd and Juanita Shadiow Mandi Shafer* Alton and Linda Shannon Lisa Sharpe* Julie Shegrud* Charmaine Shepard Harold and Linda Sherbrooke Sarah Sherwood* Gary and Patricia Shipman Marguerite Shofner Pauline and Eugene Shouts Margaret Skinner Slumberland Charlene and James Smalley Violet Smalley + deceased * employee

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Partners in Health continued William and Doris Smart Rolf Smeby Brenda Smith* Dave and Madonna* Smith Julie Smith* Kasie Smith* Ken Smith* Laura Smith* Mike and Karen* Smith Jim and Polly Smyithe Kristi Smythe Gary and Colleen Sogge Jon Solinger Darlene Sollund* Erin Sollund* Solway WELCA Gary and Lois* Sommers Gerald Sonnek Suzanne Sorenson Terry Sorenson DeAnna Sorenson-Halverson* Mary Sorlie* Julie Souder* Leo and Ruth Soukup Dan and Linnea Soular Mary Sovde* Nicole Sovde* Gerald and Kathleen Sovell Buster and Helen Spaulding Michelle Spears* Joyce Spencer Stephanie Spicer Cindy Sprandel* Nicki St. Clair* St. John's Church, Nebish Doug and Terre St. Onge St. Patrick's Catholic Church Denise Staehnke* Wes and Ilene* Stai Starlight Circle Solway Lutheran Church Brad and Maria* Stay Carissa Stay* Annamae Steele* Viola Steele Tom and Kay Steffen Kristina Stehly* Tiana Steile* Carson and Barbara Stensland Jenny Stern* Erica Stevens* Michelle Stevens* Tonya Stierlen* Willie and Arla Stittsworth Jon and Kim Stolski Jane Storlie* Laree Strand* Stacy Strand Danielle Strandlien* Gail Straub* Phyllis and Rick Streeter Emily Strivens* Joseph and Susan Strong Lindsey Stull* Ivy Sullivan* Denise Summerford* Carin Sundbom* + deceased

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Lori Sundbom* Rebecca Sunderland Marilyn Sundrud* Gloria Sundvall* Renee Sundvall* Thomas and Yvonne Sunnarborg Tamara Supinski* Gladys Sutch Jim and Susan Sutton Karla Svingen* Thomas and Bonnie Swanson Karen Sweeney* Margaret Swenson Joann Swiggum* Tom and Joy Sykora Janet Szczech-Johnson* Richard and Theresa Tammaro Arnold and Arlene Tangborn Michael and Shannon* Tangen Erin Tatro* Donna Teichert* Kim Thebault* Jon and Natalie Thelen Merril Thiel and Ruth Howe Stacy Thistle* Marge Thole Donald Thomas Gregory and Valerie Thomas Richard and Georgia Thomas Richard and Jessica Thomas Ryan and Heidi* Thomas Loretta Thompson* Paul and Catherine Thompson Mary Thoreson* Carolyn Thorson Theodore and Margaret Thorson Wayne and Sandra Thorson Alan and Lorraine Thorson Steve and Kathy* Tillemans Amy Tobey* Sandy Tomczak* Beverly Tonce* Seth Tramm* Jim and Barb Treat Tri Sigma GFWC Trinity Free Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church Women Lief Tronnes* Stephanie Tronnes* John and Debrra Truxton Marilyn Tucci Turtle River Equine Will and Lace* Tysver Harold and Phyllis Ugelstad

Alyce Underbakke United States District Court - MN Timothy Urban Terri Vail Eric VanTassel* Veronica Veaux* Danniel Verke* Ronald and Marilyn Vietor Vista North Townhomes Association Ray and Barbara Voges Peggy Vold Ralph and Ellen Vonasek Karla Vorderbruggen* Mary Voss* Jodi Voss* Patricia Wade Miriam Wagar* Thomas and Carole Wagner Jim and Diane Wahl Robert Wahl Mary Jean Waibel Bradley Walker* Carol Walker* Vincent and Jodi* Walker-O'Beirne Keri R. Waller Paula Wallestad* Katherine Walters* Vernon Walters Donald and Mary Waltman John and Carol Wambheim Mary Wang* Ben and Lindsey* Wangberg Roselyn Ward* Holly Waslaski* Michael and Lisa Wasnuk Ashley Wavrin* Dallas and Joyce Way Toni Way Kari Webb Matt Webb* Ritchie and Brande* Weber Rita Weimann* Royce and Blanche Weinert Vera Weis William and Ruth Weis Patrick and Lori Welle Debi Wentzel* Ronnie and Roberta Werstlein Benjamin Weseloh* Michelle Westby Doug Westrum Jacob Wettschreck* Whelan Eye Care Erin Wichmann*

Taylor Wicks* Jeannette Wielenberg* RiCae Wiese* David Wilander Phyllis M. Wilcox Warren Wilcox April Wilde* Steve and Dianne Wilds Todd and Sara* Wille Diane Williams Linda Williams Bruce and Judy Wilson Dianne Wilson* Jeff and DeLores Wilson Jessica Wilson* Erja Wiltse* Helen Winge Kathy Winger* Keith and Nancy Winger Don and Eileen Wintersteen Terry Wintersteen Amanda Wipper Tiffany Wiskur* Henry and Marjory Withers Sharon Wittner* Nicole Wolkenhauer-Larson* Robert Wollenburg Carol Lynn Womer Bud and Gloria Woodard James and Nancy Workman Sonya Workman* Shirley Worth Dustin and Amy Wroolie Lorraine Wubbels Warren and Sarah Wulfekuhler Brett and Sherry Wyman Elizabeth Yarnott* Michael and Carrie* Yavarow Jayme Yerbich* Kurt and Wendy Yerbich Vicki Yerbich* Theda Yoder* Cindy Young* Dani Yuretich* Brian Zacharias* Kirsten Zachman* Bob and Sharon Zarrett Randall Zeik* Marina Zervakis* Zion Lutheran WELCA Alanna* and Allen Zutz Allen Zutz - Thrivent

We are so grateful to the hundreds of donors who support the very best in local health care. If you would like to make a difference, visit us on Facebook at Sanford Health Foundation - Bemidji or make an online donation today at sanfordhealth.org/about/foundation/bemidji.

Honorariums Honorariums and Memorials are a thoughtful and heartfelt tribute. Gifts further ongoing programs such as Hospice, PETAL (Parents Embracing Time After Loss) and Guardian Angel making it possible to enhance care for future patients and families.

In honor of Bonnie Bailey

In honor of Jenny Hardy

In honor of Erin Petrowske

In honor of Laree Strand

Tina Jones

Kristi Ogniewski

Anonymous

Naomi McDonald

Beverly Bryant

Tina Jones

Tina Jones

In honor of Lee and Mary Swanson Family

Gloria Gary

Tina Jones Austin Stibbe

Tina Jones

In honor of Tanya Tix

In honor of JoLyn Seitz

Tom and Ann Allen

Tim and Pam Anderson Tina Jones

Elaine "Becky" Chakov

Tim Nelsen

Joann Kuehn

Elaine "Becky" Chakov

In honor of Neil Bryant In honor of Vernon Gary In honor of Barb Geller Bob and Edith Lindgren

In honor of Eric Gilbertson In honor of Gina Glidden In honor of Lyndsay Grand

In honor of Gary Kallstrom In honor of Jodale Lutgen

In honor of Terry Lyle

In honor of Shirley May In honor of Terrie Mead In honor of Oliver Omulando

In honor of John Rabel In honor of Melinda Roxstrom In honor of Brooke Schmidt Bonnie Jevning and Lowell Vagle Anonymous

In honor of Michelle Singh Anonymous

In honor of Julie Souder Tina Jones

Elaine "Becky" Chakov

Lee and Mary Swanson Tina Jones

In honor of Jennifer Tollefson Elaine "Becky" Chakov

In honor of Amy Weiher Elaine "Becky" Chakov

In honor of David Wilander Steven and Susan Engel

In honor of Vicki Yerbich Elaine "Becky" Chakov

Memorials In memory of Linda Alexander Verlie Geror

In memory of Marilyn J. Anderson Rita Rabe

In memory of Mable E. Andresen Carolyn Bratlien H. Bjorn and Mary Froiland Leo and Ruth Soukup

In memory of Mary Antle Roy Antle

In memory of Mary Asmussen Johannas Jordan

In memory of Stan Asmussen Johannas Jordan

In memory of Ellen M. Atwater Bruce Atwater

In memory of Tucki Bellig

Gustavus Adolphus College, Biology Dept.

In memory of Wanda Bennett Ardis Norenberg Scotty Tesar

In memory of Linda D. Benson Allen Benson

In memory of Allan Berg

Steven and Kathleen Quamme

In memory of Jane Bertucci Vera Kavanagh

In memory of Gen Betzen Vera Kavanagh

In memory of Richard Bleth

In memory of Cliff Bahr

Joseph and Joan Forbes Ray and Barbara Voges

In memory of Mabel O. Bahr

Marvin and Donna Boe

In memory of Cairn Tate Bakken-Johnson

Robert and Jane Iverson

Robert and Janet Fenson Robert and Janet Fenson

In memory of Donald D. Boe In memory of Red Borgen In memory of Melinda Bowman

In memory of Elin Ione Bakken-Johnson

Mark and Kathy Finstad Jack and Sharon Israelson Sid and Clarice Rasmussen

In memory of Hugo Battocchio

Marguerite Shofner

Colleen Bakken Colleen Bakken

Anonymous Ray and Peggy Holter John and Carol Wambheim

In memory of Ernest E. Bauer Charlolette Bauer

In memory of Conrad Beaulieu Kari Carlson Verlie Geror Alice Lapp Jack Mattison Patsy Moen Bruce and Shirley Olson

In memory of Maxine Beck Ray and Barbara Voges

In memory of Harlan Bratlien In memory of Nancy Bredemus Lorraine Wubbels

In memory of Steve Brink Jack and Sharon Israelson

In memory of Jerry Brooks Linda Brooks

In memory of Eva Buhn Phil Buhn

In memory of Gary A. Burger Dorothy and Gary Broste

In memory of Rosemary Burks Patricia Dow

In memory of Victoria R. Butler Scott and Lynn Baird Cardinal IG, Co. Jesica Conrad Stan and Ann Daley John and Lillian Edman Claire Fiess Doris Gulsvig Rita Hannem James and Rebecca Haskell Timothy and Elizabeth Johnson Pamela Johnson-Schoenfelder Gary Kenning Robert and Gloria Klinger Lloyd and Dolores Larson Robert and Mary Melchior Larry and Linda Olson Annette Proebsting Rochelle Foods Industrial Engineering Dept.

Stan and Darlene Schoonover William and Robyn Schulke Alton and Linda Shannon Slumberland Marge Thole Phyllis M. Wilcox

In memory of John C. Byer Kurtis and Tanya Goosen

In memory of Andrew Christopher Cease Bowman Kelly Cease Bowman

In memory of Angel Cease Bowman Kelly Cease Bowman

In memory of Hope Cease Bowman Kelly Cease Bowman

In memory of Vivienne Christensen Staff at United States District Court, MN

In memory of Dick J. Clemens Delbert and Kay Gangelhoff

In memory of Edward Conway Lorraine Conway

In memory of Eudora Crippen Ray and Barbara Voges

In memory of Caroline Curb Jack and Sharon Israelson

In memory of Hubert J. Denny Anita Mahoney

In memory of H. Richard DeVries Laura Grygelko

In memory of Dick L. Dickinson Donna Dickinson Janet Dickinson Mark Dickinson Willie and Arla Stittsworth

In memory of Sylvester Donat Patsy Moen

In memory of Mary Dow Notovney Patricia Dow

In memory of Chuck Edgington Willie and Arla Stittsworth

In memory of Vivian Ellis Linda Gallagher

In memory of Palmer E. Enblom Inez Enblom Marguerite Shofner

In memory of Walt Fenson Robert and Janet Fenson

In memory of Lilliana K. Filipi David and Kathy Biel Benjamin and Tracy Filipi

In memory of Myron Fisher John Fisher Darlene Seehusen

In memory of Freddie Fredrickson Ken and Rachel Fredrickson

In memory of Sandra Freer Willie and Arla Stittsworth

In memory of Audrey Froiland Melvin Johnson Vera Kavanagh Dallas and Joyce Way

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Memorials continued In memory of Erma C. Fruetel Harold Fruetel

In memory of Darlene Gerbraucht Marguerite Shofner

In memory of Ardis Gillett Pat and James Barthorpe Willie and Arla Stittsworth

In memory of Alta Graupmann Iva Lee Graupman

In memory of Ruth Graves Willie and Arla Stittsworth

In memory of Margaret Griebel Jesica Conrad Jonathan Griebel Travis and Kate Huot Lloyd and Dolores Larson Pat Lindseth Robert and Mary Melchior

In memory of Suzanne “Kelly Stone” Holland Janice Dagen David and Janna Schiltz

In memory of Genevieve L. Hook Donald and Janice Ellis Marian Evans Peggy Hook LaVerne Olson Joseph and Susan Strong Carol Lynn Womer Brett and Sherry Wyman

In memory of Delores Hough Beverly Ossachuk

In memory of Ardelle Howe

In memory of Richard Klun

In memory of Nancy D. Lewis

In memory of Jerry Knapp

In memory of Raymond Lind

Joe and Cathy Vene

H. Bjorn and Mary Froiland Scotty Tesar

In memory of Elmere Kramer Dennis and Joyce Kramer

In memory of David Krueger Doris Krueger

In memory of Ruth A. Kummer Billie Bauer Richard Bull

In memory of Melvin “Shorty” and Corey LaCroix

In memory of Bette Howe

Dennis and Hazel LaCroix Jeanne LaCroix

In memory of Jack D. Hunt

William Fulton

Jon and Anne Sand Bill Howe

In memory of Anna Langer In memory of Edward Larson

In memory of Leonard Gullicksrud

Lorraine Conway Sharon Hanks

In memory of Christine A. Halama

Patricia Dow

In memory of Nestle E. Grimes Carol Grimes

Steven and Elsie Gullicksrud

In memory of Margaret Hunter

Raymond and Jo Anne Bohne

In memory of Donald and Lorraine Johnson

In memory of Rose Hamlin Barbara Frach Nancy Hamlin Jon Solinger

In memory of Sylvia Hanson Jack and Sharon Israelson

In memory of Howard H. Harder Marcella Harder

In memory of Shad Harold Janice Parson

In memory of Virgil Heathman Circle 8 Park Douglas and Mary Kay Heggie David Wilander

In memory of Lester Hegg Anonymous Bonnie Bredenberg Phil Buhn VerNaye Burford Wesley and Sally Djonne Cynthia Ebbighausen Joann Gesellchen Laura Grygelko Russ and Audrey Gustafson Glen and Jeanne Olson Alfred and Judy Sether Ilene and Wes Stai Don and Eileen Wintersteen

In memory of Lawrence Hendricks

Becky Bastien

In memory of Jane A. Johnson Jay Johnson

In memory of Mary Lou Johnson Roger Johnson Alice Lapp Jim and Susan Sutton

In memory of George W. Jones Ila Senn

In memory of Herb Jorgensen Scotty Tesar

In memory of Ray Kavanagh Vera Kavanagh

In memory of Leo Killian

Jim and Diane Hoffman Tim and Kathy Hughes Timothy and Marilyn Leister Gary and Patricia Shipman Tom and Joy Sykora Michael and Lisa Wasnuk

In memory of Raymond Klasen Diane Klasen Janice Schuh

In memory of Charles Klun Joe and Cathy Vene

In memory of Jerome Klun Joe and Cathy Vene

Lorraine Conway Karen Frazer Ruth Larson Kathleen Miller Harriet Mooney Ardis Norenberg

In memory of Paul Lauderbaugh

Helene Gesell Helene Lind

In memory of Wilma Lubitz Phyllis Cox

In memory of Paul A. Lundberg Mike and Noralee Siems

In memory of Willard Makela Judith Makela

In memory of Della Marquette Marilyn Ketchum

In memory of Gladys Mattison Jack Mattison

In memory of Celestine Maus Margaret Maus Harlan and Nola Scherer

In memory of Arthur McLaughlin Nancy Cardwell Dan and Sharon McLaughlin

In memory of Marilyn McNamara Bernice Cotton

In memory of Earl Mead Ray and Barbara Voges

In memory of Raymond Milowski

Scotty Tesar

Dick and Josie Beitzel

Dick and Josie Beitzel Bemidji Marine, Inc. Gene and Elaine Berry Elaine Boyle Ralph and Lois Carlson David and Nancy Dahl Robert and Virginia Deeds Patricia Dow Joseph and Joan Forbes Stephen and Cynthia Grimm Kirk and Nancy Henrickson Richard and Mary Ellen Johnson Alice Lapp Ray and Carol Larson Jean Leaf Darlene Lind Michael and Judy Magness Mark and Lanee Paulson Ellwin and Nancy Rakke Kenneth Schlichting Violet Smalley William and Doris Smart Scotty Tesar William and Ruth Weis

Kenneth and Donna Hendrickson LaVerne Mistic

Eugene Lenk

Anna Nistler

In memory of Willard F. Leaf

In memory of Mary Lenk

In memory of Peter P. Mistic In memory of Robert Monk

Thomas and Darlene Raymond

In memory of Helen L. Monson Pat and James Barthorpe

In memory of Eileen Morlan

Anonymous Michael and Georgeana Bunnell Gloria Burich Carol DeVries Antonnette Erickson Tim and Melinda Flynn William and Vicki Lessard Carter Pettersen Russell and Janine Schoeck

In memory of Adolph J. Mrazek Dan and Melinda Mrazek

In memory of Kaitlyn A. Nash Cathy Nash

In memory of Harvey Newby Stan and Darlene Schoonover

In memory of Andrew Nistler

Wagner Plumbing & Heating

In memory of Sandra Herath Pat and James Barthorpe Vera Kavanagh Lorraine Wubbels

In memory of Sandy Hewitt Don and Georgine Casement

In memory of Mary M. Hill David and Mary Jensen

In memory of Mary Jo Hoffarth John and Jackie Knudson Bob and Sharon Zarrett

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sanfordhealth.org/About/Foundation/Bemidji

Gifts to Sanford Bemidji Hospice provided support towards critical special needs for more than 400 hospice patients, including comfort care items, pain management options and help for their loved ones to cope with their grief and loss.

Memorials continued In memory of Dorothea Noren

Betty Blooflat Jesica Conrad Margaret Dow Patricia Dow Gabe and Judith Ducharme Allen and Marion Fox James and Becky Haskell Jack and Sharon Israelson Bonnie Jevning and Lowell Vagle Frances Kiefer Adren and Evelyn Mann Steve and Kay Motzko Betty Murray Kim Nord Charles Noren John and Monica O'Boyle Ding and Ina Roholt Jon and Anne Sand William and Robyn Schulke Security Bank USA Charlene and James Smalley Jim and Susan Sutton Lee and Mary Swanson Alan and Lorraine Thorson Harold and Phyllis Ugelstad Ray and Barbara Voges Paula Welte

In memory of Donald C. Norenberg Ardis Norenberg

In memory of Ada M. Odegard Cheryl Burgess Joyce Spencer

In memory of Martin Odegard Cheryl Burgess

In memory of William Okerman Jack and Sharon Israelson Vera Kavanagh

In memory of Edward B. Olson James and Sharon Nelson

In memory of Ruth Olson Phil and Carole Hofstad

In memory of Walter Overman Helen Birkett

In memory of Ella Owen Keyes Kenneth and Donna Hendrickson

In memory of Cornelia "Bobby" Patrias Scotty Tesar

In memory of Vonnie Peterson Jack and Sharon Israelson

In memory of Randy Phelps Jack and Sharon Israelson Willie and Arla Stittsworth

In memory of Oliver Porter Kari Carlson

In memory of J. Bruce Preece Scotty Tesar

In memory of Buiford Qualle Gladys Qualle

In memory of Edward O. Risland William and Elizabeth Nichols Myrtle Risland Stan and Darlene Schoonover

In memory of James Roberts Anonymous Charles and Jo Ann Allen Janet R. Brown Raphael and Karen Copa

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 193 Steve and Jeannine George Larry and Ruby Holsapple Ralph LaBore Roger and Linda Paulson Remi L. Pizarro, MD Dr. Ernesto and Dorothy Pulido Michael and Joyce Rief Jeff and Brenda Roberts Roberts Family Revocable Living Trust Darwin and Jo Ellen Russell Donald Thomas Richard and Jessica Thomas Richard and Georgia Thomas

In memory of Tim Roline

Bemidji Girls Swim Booster

In memory of Ann Roppel Anonymous Lloyd and Patricia Lind Pamela Samson

In memory of Roy Sampson Marguerite Shofner

In memory of Levi M. Schmid Beth Schmid

In memory of Sandra Schmidt Donna Collison

In memory of Ayven J. Shepard Charmaine Shepard

In memory of Kirby Shofner

Gary and Jody Bergsven Janet Bratlien Lorraine Conway Patricia Dow Georgia and Max Hirt Kay Knoer Virginia Lloyd and Steve Premo Jack Mattison Ralph and Donna Munden Mike and Patty Nygaard Marguerite Shofner Terry Sorenson

In memory of Russell L. Shofner Marguerite Shofner

In memory of Frederick K. Smyithe Pat and James Barthorpe Terrance and Nancy Carew Bret and Veronica Cooper Gary B. Davison Jane Dexter Cynthia Ebbighausen Helen Fichuk James and Rebecca Haskell Bonnie Hickey Al Hoffarth Jared Hokenson Clyde and Liz Horlick Jerry Klow and Holly Holler Ray and Bea Knodel Jon and Florence Knutson Richard and Bernadette Lehmann Dale and Frances McKenzie Darryl and Kathleen Mustonen Lynn Naeckel Ken Raw John and Gail Reff Thomas and Melanie Rietveld Olga Reuter Susan Savard Alton and Linda Shannon Jim and Polly Smyithe Gregory and Valerie Thomas

Timothy Urban Joseph and Jane Welle Tom and Paulette Welle

In memory of Dorothy Sonnek Gerald Sonnek

In memory of John E. Sorensen Lorraine Sorensen

In memory of Theodore “Ted�

Soular, Jr.

Rhonda Anderson Robert and Joy Anderson Dennis and Deb Bartz Beltrami County Sheriff's Office Kermit and Sandy Bensen Rodney Bray Phil Buhn Bruce Campbell Janice Dagen Tony and Carol Daniels James and Deborah Dewenter John and Sherri Dick Edlund Chiropractic Robert and Billie Edwards Gale and Lois Falk H. Bjorn and Mary Froiland Richard and Judith Goar Bryan and Paulette Grand Don and Faye Hammer David and Patti Hamre Phil and Carole Hofstad Kenneth and Evelyn Johnson Melvin Johnson Paul and Annette Jones Vera Kavanagh Robert and Gloria Klinger David and Kimberley Larson Jason and Emma Larson Ronald and Carolyn LeClaire Darrel and Jean Lillquist Margaret MacGregor Daniel and Karen Malinowski Conrad and Geraldine Murphy Charles and Donna Pirila Thomas and Karyn Rajala Karl Erickson and Susan Rasmussen Jon and Anne Sand Chad and Laurie Schoeck Dan and Linnea Soular Gerald and Kathleen Sovell Willie and Arla Stittsworth Jon and Kim Stolski Wayne and Sandra Thorson Vista North Townhomes Association Jim and Diane Wahl Robert Wahl Donald and Mary Waltman Dallas and Joyce Way Linda Williams

In memory of Richard Speck

Bonnie Jevning and Lowell Vagle Bob and Edith Lindgren Marguerite and Ronald Peterson

James Hensel Bernard and Ardell Lewis Larry McConkey Shirley Sande Willie and Arla Stittsworth Rick and Phyllis Streeter Jim and Susan Sutton Thomas and Bonnie Swanson Scotty Tesar Peggy Vold

In memory of Roger Stubbins Bill Howe

In memory of Lynn V. Sycks Stefanie Komschlies Harold and Linda Sherbrooke

In memory of Emily Tabor Verlie Geror

In memory of Joseph S. Tesar Iva Lee Graupman Taylor and Debra Kendall Scotty Tesar

In memory of Richard Tesar Scotty Tesar

In memory of Shirley Thomas

Kenneth and Donna Hendrickson Bob and Pat Matheny Charles Thomas

In memory of Kimberly Thorson Robert and Joelyn Scriba

In memory of Don Toenyan Sharon Oldenborg Terri Toenyan

In memory of Della Tolman Stan and Darlene Schoonover

In memory of Roland Trepanier Bruce and Susan Aalgaard

In memory of Robert Vincent Mamie Johnson

In memory of Dixie M. Vollen Bruce and Shirley Olson

In memory of Willodee Warrington Mary Betty Quistgard

In memory of Nicholas Welle Margaret Welle

In memory of Bonnie Wilander Jim and Marjorie Gildersleeve

In memory of Robert H. Wilcox Jack and Sharon Israelson

In memory of Harry Wilton Marguerite Shofner

In memory of Tanner Wolden Dan and Melinda Mrazek

In memory of Savanah M. Wroolie Dustin and Amy Wroolie

In memory of Wallace Wubbels Lorraine Wubbels

In memory of Kristin Zajac Anonymous

In memory of Alvin R. Stai Robert Stai

In memory of Bernard Strand Alice Lapp Scotty Tesar

In memory of Isla Streeter

Anonymous David and Mary Lynn Bachand

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Board of Directors

Who’s your Guardian Angel?

Are you looking for a unique way to thank a doctor, nurse, volunteer or other staff member at Sanford who has helped you in a special way? You may say thanks by making a donation to Sanford Health Foundation of Northern Minnesota in his or her name as a part of our Guardian Angel Program.

Your Guardian Angel will receive a beautiful angel pin to wear proudly in honor of your donation. Your gift will play an important role in enhancing care for future patients and their families. Make an online gift today at sanfordhealth. org/About/Foundation/Bemidji or mail to Sanford Health Foundation, 1300 Anne St. NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601.

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Dean Thompson, Chairman Pete Aube Jason Caron, MD Carri Jones Glen Lindseth Bruce Meade Steve Rogness Judy Roy James Russ Margie Ryan Mark Shanfeld, MD Andy Wells Rod Will, MD

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Improving the human condition through exceptional care, innovation and discovery.

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Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota will be the region's premier, patientcentered healthcare delivery organization.

Pulsations is a publication of Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota. Advice offered in this publication is provided for informational/educational purposes only and is not intended for the purpose of diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment and/or advice contained in this publication.

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