Category: Work Life

• Act of Kindness

  Joe Wedin’s CentraCare family sprang into action when he experienced a stroke of bad luck.

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• The Essentials of Cultural Awareness: LGBTQ+ Healthcare

  When Patrick Decker-Tonnesen senses tension, he also sees an opportunity.

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• Energy Is Your Superpower

  Each of us sets the tone with our energy, every day. Our actions, attitudes and mindset impact people around us and our energy is the key to tapping into our strengths.

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• Whatever It Takes

  The St. Benedict’s Community maintenance team responded to every curveball thrown their way.

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• Soul of CentraCare: Debra Klaverkamp, Social Worker

  What’s most rewarding is when I work with people who really are doing the best they can with what they have, and they just need a little bit of extra help.

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• Leading By Example

  Jenn Tschida, director of Family Medicine in Melrose, has been a ringleader since she was 15 years old.

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• Managing Your Energy

  We’ve all had moments where we feel like we don’t have enough energy. How can you tell? Just look at your mood and how you’re feeling – that’s your body’s built-in indicator of your energy level.

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• Soul of CentraCare: Diane Knuth, LPN, OB & Women’s Health

  This coming year, I will mark 50 years as an LPN. I’ll also be celebrating my 50th wedding anniversary, turning 70 years old, and will retire in February, so it’s quite a year of milestones.

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• Why I Am a Nurse

  Every single experience over the course of your career somehow prepares you for a moment that arrives out of the blue. A moment you look back on and can say, “This is why I became a nurse.”

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• Soul of CentraCare: Hani Jacobson, RN, Community Health Specialist

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