Our Stories
What connects us
Recharge
We’re connected in so many ways – through our stories, experiences, and our purpose.
These employee stories explore the many ways we bring that purpose to life.
Fast Lane To Recovery
A look inside the inpatient rehab unit
If I can live still and have somebody else benefit from something like that – I feel like why not?“.
CRAIG KWOLIK, NUTRITION SERVICES MANAGER
What connects us
We’re connected in so many ways. Our new Backroads podcast is just one more way to knit us together.
In this episode, you’ll hear how tragedy and a nurse inspired Lisa Kilgard’s life purpose, and how Dr. Joshua Friese connects with nature to recharge — and give back to others. Plus your voices from The Ledge event.
It Takes a Team
80,000 bees help Dr. Joshua Friese rejuvenate and recharge
My coworkers are my friends, my confidants, and my free therapy sessions.”
Melissa Pribyl, community health and wellness nurse
Together Again
An evening of food, fun and music at The Ledge Amphitheater
Getting back in person has been one of the highlights of this summer.”
Heidi Blommel, Hr Recruitment
Find the good
Lisa Kilgard, RN on Med One
I make time for myself at least 3 days a week to do an intense workout with my Peloton.”
Rachel Capistrant, Endovascular Technologist
A thousand miles from the ICU
What really matters
One of the biggest things I learned about taking care of myself is to turn work off once I go home.”
Michael Schlicht, Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Outside Every Day
Finding purpose in farming, family and faith
I try to be productive on my days off. I try not to just lay around and just try to stay active in the best way that I can.”
Thomas Miller, RN
Music Man
From Buenos Aires to Willmar
My goal is to get my three kids to all 50 states before my oldest one graduates. She will have five states left after this road trip.”
Lisa Kilgard, RN
Fighter Pilot or Cardiologist
Heart surgery, Top Gun, and a father’s influence to innovate
