The story of Sanford Health is written by our doctors, nurses and staff members who touch the lives of patients and families every day through exceptional care and kindness.
The Guardian Angel Program is a special way grateful patients and families can recognize exceptional caregivers who’ve made a difference. 100% of their gifts of gratitude go toward helping future patients and families in their communities.
Join us in celebrating our 2024 Guardian Angel honorees. These extraordinary caregivers each received special recognition and a Guardian Angel pin they can wear to share the power of kindness:
Allison Aberle
Brady Anderson
Connor Anderson
Rebecca Anderson
Samantha Anderson
Dr. Steven Anderson
Susan Anderson, NP
Brooke Arndorfer
Dr. Richard Arness
Kim Bastemeyer
Ashley Benson
Kayla Benz
Becky Berentschot
Andrea Berger
Casey Bjoralt
Dr. Paul Bjordahl
Natalie Braun
Dr. Bradley Braunagel
Dr. Joseph Bruenjes
Dr. Andrew Burgard
Tyler Buss
Theresa Cameron, PAC
Dr. Charlene Card
McKenzie Carson
Dr. Danny Choy
Travis Christopher
Macy Cornwall
Kristin Crawford
Angela Cross
Tara Curtis-Haberlock
Laura Dahl
Dr. Jared Daniel
Dr. Khalin Dendy
Dr. Paula Denevan
Stacey Devries
Dr. James Dewar
Dr. Amanda Diamond
Dr. William Dicks
Joseph Dirks
Dr. Jesse Dirksen
Dr. Marioara Doina
Gavozdea Barna
Julie Dokken
Jessica Drummond
Barbara Dudgeon
Karla Ecklund
Douglas Edwards
Dr. Layne Egan
Paige Erbstoesser
Dr. Emmanuel Erestain
Deanna Erickson
Vickie Ernst
Dr. April Evans
Julie Fettig
Emily Fleischhacker
Dr. Stephen Foley
Sally Frank
Dr. Jerome Freeman
Dr. Anu Gaba
Kellie Garver
Bill Gassen
Dr. Jared Gervais
Debbie Gonnerman
Dr. Thandiwe Gray
Nicole Grobe
Dr. Donald Gullicks
Dr. Craig Haggerty
Dr. Michael Haley
Cynthia Hanson
Heather Hanson
Dr. Lindsey Hanson
Kyla Harney
Princess Harris
Dr. Jeanne Hassebroek-Johnson
Kristina Hathaway
Amanda Hatter
Dr. Erik Heitkamp
Dr. Alisha Hemraj
Dr. Kristin Hermanson
Shelly Hewson
Samuel Hill
Sarah Hoepfner
Anna Holen
Benjamin Hovestol
Lorna Ihle
Dr. Adam Jackson
Kristine Joy Jarabelo
Dr. Ashley Jensen
Dr. Brian Johnson
Luke Johnson
Danielle Joyce
Olivia Karzon
Jaclyn Keller
Katelyn Kennedy
Micah King
Kylee Klimpke
Emily Knese
Dr. Richelle Knudson
Deana Koehnen
Dr. Bradley Kohoutek
Austin Kulzer
Dr. Jacob Kusmak
Jeanne Kussatz
Hannah Laprath
Kim Ledger
Teresa* Lewis
Dr. Scott Lichty
Dr. Maritza Lopez
Stephanie Lorenz
Dr. Mark Lounsbery
Dr. Aaron Luebke
Dr. Seth Maliske
Billy Marsh
Christina Martin
Sarah Matcha
Dr. Miroslaw
Mazurczak
Judy McCombs
Dr. Derek McLister
Dr. Sara Mees
Leah Mellor
Dr. Samuel Milanovich
Dr. Brenda Miller
Julie Minion
Kelley Moore
Dr. Kevin Murphy
Michael Myers
Dr. Amber Neugebauer
Dr. Antoinette Newman
Dr. Roxanne Newman
Dr. Laura Nichols
Nurses on 2nd floor in ICU and Hospice
Dr. Ukamaka Nwadibia
Jennifer Olbum
Isabelle Olson
Dr. Lacey Olson
Dr. Zachary Osborne
Dr. Timothy Pansegrau
Raul Parra
Alicia Pederson
Laura Peterson
Dr. Steven Pletcher
Erin Puttonen
Dr. Steven Quamme
Dr. Akuffo Quarde
Anne Reese
Dr. Sara Reinke-Schmidt
Billie Rud
Dr. Sara Ruter
Dr. Mohamed Sanaullah
Sanford Boekelheide
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Sanford Cardiology
Sanford Emergency Room Staff
Sanford Fargo Home
Hospice
Sanford Health Dickinson Infusion Clinic
Sanford Hospice House – Fargo
Sanford Inpatient Rehab Unit
Sanford Oncology
Department
Sanford Roger Maris
Cancer Center Pediatric Oncology team
Roger Maris Cancer
Center staff
Quinn Schwartzkopf
Dr. Christen Seaman
Kelli Sears
Dr. Cindy Sondag
Dr. Todd Sorensen
Dr. Matthew Sorrell
Dr. Preston Steen
Dre Steinwehr
Catherine Stigen
Dr. Kenneth Stone
Paige Strandberg
Dr. Adam Stys
Megan Taggart
Dr. Shelby Terstriep
Katie Thompson
Ernest Thurman
Dr. Hassan Turaihi
Dawsen Tyryfter
Diana Vanderwoude
Cindy Vanwell
Kacie Wagner
Carah Wickey
Angela Wilebski
Dr. Rodney Will
Christy Williams
Susanne Wood
Dr. Nicole Woodley
Dr. Kirk Wyatt
Dr. Sadaf Yousuf
Dr. Abdallah Abou Zahr
Tessa Zens
Dr. Ryan Zimmermann
GUARDIAN ANGEL HONOREE:DR. STEVEN QUAMME
Family Medicine | Bemidji
“Dr. Quamme is incredibly caring and compassionate toward his patients. After my son suffered a massive stroke, he was there with us every step of the way, over the course of many years. He truly prioritizes your health and well-being.”
— Bemidji family
GUARDIAN ANGEL HONOREE:STEPHANIE LORENZ
Chaplain | Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck
“She made fingerprint pendants and a “heartbeat in a bottle” for my family when my husband died. She then met with us later to make a special pendant for my niece. She went above and beyond.”
— Bismarck family
Known for her compassion and empathy, Chaplain Lorenz has made more than 2,000 pendants for local families navigating difficult health care journeys.
GUARDIAN ANGEL HONOREE:DR. CHRISTEN SEAMAN
Pediatrics, Critical Care | Fargo
“My son was admitted to the hospital after having severe respiratory issues. Even with intervention, he wasn’t improving. He got moved to the PICU and Dr. Seaman took over his care. I cannot say enough about how amazing she is. Her care is unmatched!”
— Fargo family
GUARDIAN ANGEL HONOREE:DR. JARED DANIEL
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Sioux Falls
“He made my daughter feel special and heard. When she voiced concerns, he took the time to listen and address them. With every step, his team has been authentic and reliable, and the professionalism, thoroughness and skill have been so reassuring. What a blessing they have been.”
— Sioux Falls family
Give in Honor of a Guardian Angel Today
If you’re inspired by this story and want to support a Sanford Health Foundation initiative, give in honor of a Guardian Angel today. Give the gift of appreciation to a Sanford Health employee who had a special impact on your care. Your gift can support any of our priorities and can help us go more good for more patients. Learn more about Guardian Angel Awards.
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