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Yesterday, members of our payroll and benefits departments hit the lanes for a great cause at the Pins for Paws โ Scott Oachs Memorial Bowling Tournament. ๐ณ Hosted at Wow! Zone Family Entertainment Center, the event brought together teams from across the community to support the meaningful work of BLUE EARTH-NICOLLET COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC. From helping pets find loving homes to reuniting lost animals with their families and promoting spay/neuter programs, BENCHS continues to make a lasting impact in the greater Mankato area. As both a sponsor and participant, Team Monarch showed up ready to bowl, connect, and give backโand weโre proud to share that we raised $500 to support animals in need. ๐งก๐พ Two games, great company, and a whole lot of purposeโevents like this are a reminder of what community is all about.
We're so proud of our Monarch team members who represented us at the 2026 CHAASE Banquet and helped make the evening memorable! ๐ A special congratulations to the UWEC Health Care Administration program on 50 years of excellence โ and a heartfelt shoutout to our three UWEC practicum students, Ashley House, Olivia Carlson, and Morgan Lee โ 11 months in and continuing to impress every step of the way. The connection between academia and long-term care practice is what moves this field forward, and nights like this remind us why that partnership matters.
๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ: ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐ข ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐จ ๐ Dagmawi is building his future in nursing while continuing to make a difference every day as a CNA at The Residences at Crestview. After nearly four years with the team, heโs now pursuing his BSN at Minneapolis College. He describes a career in long-term care as both deeply satisfying and mutually beneficial workโand encourages fellow Monarch team members to take the next step by applying for scholarship opportunities. Through the Monarch Education Assistance Program, qualifying employees can receive up to $8,000 per year in financial assistanceโhelping team members like Dagmawi grow their skills and take the next step in their careers. Weโre proud to support team members as they advance, develop, and help shape the future of care.
With the 2026 season opener at the end of March, our hashtag#MonarchMonday theme this week was Major League Baseball with โพ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ โพ. Staff and residents were invited to show up in jerseys and team colors from across the league, but Monday turned out to be a full-on Twins takeover! And if one thingโs for sureโif the Twins show up this season the way our staff and residents did for Monarch Monday, we could be headed for the World Series, baby! Highlights from the day: โพ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ in Two Harbors had residents practicing their pitching skills โพ ๐ฆ๐น๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด served up hot dogs, mini donuts, and a photo shoot with baseball-themed props Thanks to all who helped make it a home run kind of day! ๐งก
๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ: ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐จ ๐ At Monarch, we're proud to support team members who are investing in their futures while showing up for others every single dayโand Emily Delao is a shining example of that. Emily is an MDS Coordinator at The Estates at Roseville and has been part of the Monarch family for just over a year. She's currently pursuing her BSN through Metro State University, with big ambitions beyond thatโEmily has her sights set on eventually becoming a nurse practitioner. ๐ Through the Monarch Employee Education Assistance Program, Emily is making that vision a reality. And get thisโthe application process was so quick and easy that Emily actually forgot she had appliedโฆ and was genuinely surprised when her first check arrived! ๐ We love that story, Emilyโand we love even more that you're not stopping at the BSN. ๐ฒ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐!
๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ: ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐ At Monarch, weโre proud to support team members who are continuing their education while making a difference every dayโand Rose Tarley is a wonderful example of that commitment in action. Rose is a Nurse at The Estates at Roseville and is currently pursuing her BSN through Western Governors University. Through the Monarch Education Assistance Program, sheโs able to further her education while continuing to provide compassionate care to those she serves. Rose expressed gratitude for the facility's administrator, Jill for strongly encouraging her to apply for the scholarship and take the next step in her professional journey. And while there may have been a little friendly pressure from Dan to name her ๐ญ๐จ๐ฝ๐ถ๐น๐ฐ๐ป๐ฌ administratorโฆ Rose kept it diplomatic and didnโt crack. ๐ Weโre proud to support Rose as she continues advancing her career and expanding her impact in nursing. ๐พ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐, ๐น๐๐๐!
We were proud to join our team at The Emeralds at Grand Rapids last Thursday for a special open house celebrating an exciting addition to their continuum of care campus. The event marked the unveiling of a brand-new secured unit designed to support individuals living with dementia and others who benefit from a safe, structured, and supervised environment. It was an honor to celebrate alongside ambassadors of the Grand Rapids MN Area Chamber of Commerce during a ceremonial ribbon cutting, as well as community members and local leaders. Guests enjoyed catered refreshments and guided campus tours, offering a firsthand look at this thoughtfully designed space and the compassionate care it will support. We are incredibly proud of our Grand Rapids team for bringing this vision to life and expanding access to specialized care for the Grand Rapids community. Thank you to all who joined in celebrating this meaningful milestone. If you missed the event and would like to schedule a tour, call the facility at (218) 326-3431 or email the administrator, Jenna at JTadych@monarchmn.com.
Last Friday, Monarch Healthcare Management was proud to take part in the Teddy Bear Clinic at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota. ๐งธ๐ฉบ Presented alongside Mankato Clinic, River's Edge Hospital, OFC - Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry, and Airway Foundations, this hands-on event welcomed children for a morning of learning and fun. From 9:00โ11:30 a.m., kids brought their teddy bears in for โcheckups,โ explored mock medical procedures, and interacted with healthcare professionals in a fun, engaging environment. Erin Schultz and Sarah Haman represented Monarch by handing out teddy bear "patients" to every child who entered the museumโhelping kick off their clinic experience with a smile. Weโre always honored to support this event. The Teddy Bear Clinic continues to make a meaningful impact by helping children feel more comfortable with healthcare experiences while sparking early curiosity about careers in the field. ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐งก
Wishing you the luck o' the Irish, a little extra green, and a lot of great company this St. Patrickโs Day! ๐๐ป๐
Monarch Healthcare Management was proud to sponsor the Health & Sciences Industry at South Central Collegeโs ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๏ธ, celebrating students who are preparing to pursue careers in high-demand fields. At ceremonies held on March 3 in Faribault and March 5 in North Mankato, students signed letters of intent indicating their plans to enroll in Career and Technical Education programs beginning Fall 2026โan exciting milestone that recognizes the value of hands-on education and the essential careers it leads to. Thanks to the support of the SCC Foundation and industry partners, every participating student received a $500 scholarship, with some awarded up to $2,500 through Minnesota Workforce Development Scholarships. ๐ธ๐ง๐ผโ๐๐๐ผ We were honored to stand behind these future professionals alongside other partners and celebrate their commitment to learning and serving their communities. Representing Monarch at the events were Erin Schultz, Sarah Haman, Jessica Yang, and Macy Booker. Congratulations to all the students who signed their letters of intentโwe canโt wait to see where your journeys in health sciences and technical careers take you!
