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Driven by faith, long-term care resident launches ministry

Driven by faith, long-term care resident launches ministry

“Without my faith, I don't even know if I'd be here”

Justin Wulf ⋅ 5 min read
Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others

Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others

Grace Olson ⋅ 5 min read
Busting myths about the HPV vaccine

Busting myths about the HPV vaccine

Courtney Collen ⋅ 25 min read

Trending Stories


COVID-19 FAQ: How often do you need a COVID shot?

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot

Ellen Koester ⋅ 8 min read

Sanford Health connects patients to community resources

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Flu season and COVID-19: Concerns for seniors

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Senior theater group encourages anything but acting your age

Justin Wulf ⋅ 8 min read

Nurse thankful for new RSV treatments after son’s scare

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 7 min read

Why the flu vaccine matters this season

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Training helps strong leaders emerge from current clinicians

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening

Spencer Thompson ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination

Paul Heinert ⋅ 4 min read

Podcasts


Busting myths about the HPV vaccine

Duration: 15:07
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say

Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis

Duration: 22:34
Podcast: Surgeon talks through mastectomy, lumpectomy, preventive surgery and breast awareness

Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer

Duration: 28:53
Podcast: No, deodorant and underwire bras do not lead to a diagnosis
Nurse visiting mature patient at home. She is measuring blood pressure to patient at his living room.

Hospital at Home moves care where patients heal best

Duration: 36:54
Podcast: Hospital leaders advocate for expanding, supporting more home care

Tips for finding senior care, from a senior care nurse

Duration: 15:03
Podcast: Nursing director shares lessons from moving her own grandparents into a nursing home

Functional fitness: What is it & why is it needed as we age?

Duration: 17:20
Podcast: Experts work with your goals to help with movements, activities that directly translate into your everyday lifestyle
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Recent Stories


Veteran honored with end-of-life pinning ceremony

Veteran honored with end-of-life pinning ceremony

Hospice nurse cared for both husband and wife, who died within months of each other
Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read
COVID-19 FAQ: How often do you need a COVID shot?

COVID-19 FAQ: How often do you need a COVID shot?

Dr. Jeremy Cauwels explains why you need this season’s updated COVID-19 vaccine
Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read
Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination

Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination

Partnership strengthens care delivery in Watertown, northeast SD, western MN
Paul Heinert ⋅ 4 min read
Senior theater group encourages anything but acting your age

Senior theater group encourages anything but acting your age

Acting class creates growing community for assisted living residents
Justin Wulf ⋅ 8 min read
Sanford Health marketing team garners global praise

Sanford Health marketing team garners global praise

MarCom Awards recognize podcasting, social content, ad campaigns and more
Grace Olson ⋅ 3 min read
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Sanford in the News


States vie for funds in $50B rural health program, and the deadline is coming

Chief Healthcare Executive (October 2025)

AHA trustees discuss future of rural care at Sanford Rural Health Summit

American Hospital Association (October 2025)

Dr. Oz on $50B rural health fund: ‘Find the best ideas’

Chief Healthcare Executive (October 2025)

Hospital CEOs see no choice but to change

Chief Healthcare Executive (October 2025)

AHA participates in fourth annual Sanford Rural Health Summit

American Hospital Association (October 2025)

AI can bridge gaps in clinical trial capacity, Oracle Health exec says

Newsweek (October 2025)

Health care CEOs push for national health policy, advocacy

Newsweek (October 2025)

Gov. Tim Walz says accessible rural health care is a ‘hell of a tall order’

Newsweek (October 2025)

CMS head Mehmet Oz on new federal health care regulations

Newsweek (October 2025)

HL Shorts: Transformation starts with a value-based mindset

HealthLeaders (October 2025)
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Cancer


  • Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
  • Sarcoma patient preaches listening to your body
  • Weight loss surgery changes Bismarck woman’s life
  • Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
  • 2-year-old cancer patient back home after nearly 200 days
  • More in Cancer

Children's Health


  • Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
  • Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot
  • Former nurse’s micropreemie twins cared for at old workplace
  • Nurse thankful for new RSV treatments after son’s scare
  • Is it a cold or RSV? Know when to call your child’s doctor
  • More in Children's

Genetics


  • Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
  • Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening
  • Patients: Pharmacogenomic testing a ‘life-changing’ option
  • Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
  • Sanford Imagenetics reaches PGx testing milestone
  • More in Genetics

Heart


  • Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening
  • ND woman first in state with new implantable defibrillator
  • Heart screening saves Bemidji man’s life
  • Navigating the murky world of cholesterol control
  • Quit smoking or using tobacco: A how-to for your health
  • More in Heart

Orthopedics


  • Marathoner, mountaineer finds strength in setbacks
  • The benefits of anterior hip replacement
  • Empathy helps doctor treat injured student athletes
  • Sarcoma patient preaches listening to your body
  • TV producer is back in studio after wide-awake hand surgery
  • More in Orthopedics

Pregnancy & Childbirth


  • What is RSV and how can you prepare?
  • NICU read-a-thon helps babies and families alike
  • Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts
  • Nurse and patient remain friends a decade after stillbirth
  • Smoking, tobacco use while pregnant affect your baby
  • More in Pregnancy

Research


  • Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
  • Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
  • Help collect ticks for study of their health effects
  • Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
  • Early diabetes detection prevents serious illness in toddler
  • More in Research

Senior Services


  • Driven by faith, long-term care resident launches ministry
  • Senior theater group encourages anything but acting your age
  • Good Samaritan leaders accept awards at AHCA/NCAL convention
  • ‘Jaw-dropping’ moment sparks cultural connection in Iowa
  • Good Samaritan CEO named vice chair of AHCA board
  • More in Senior Services

Women's


  • What is RSV and how can you prepare?
  • NICU read-a-thon helps babies and families alike
  • Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts
  • Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
  • Barriers to breastfeeding and how to overcome them
  • More in Women's

Innovations


  • VR headsets help children’s patients in ND
  • Fortune names Sanford to America’s Most Innovative Companies
  • Fargo PA invents device for use in knee replacement surgery
  • Fortune names Sanford Health to ‘most innovative’ list
  • Rural health summit aims to cultivate health care workforce
  • More in Innovations

News


  • Sanford Health connects patients to community resources
  • Sanford, Prairie Lakes Healthcare announce combination
  • Sanford Health marketing team garners global praise
  • Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
  • Good Samaritan CEO named vice chair of AHCA board
  • More in News

Sanford Health Foundation


  • Nora’s Story: From Tragedy to Triumph
  • Moments of Good in 2025
  • Heather’s Story: A Mom of 3 Navigates a Cancer Journey
  • Children’s Gala Raises Nearly $1.5 Million for Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Kate’s Story: From Cancer Caregiver to Cancer Patient
  • More in Sanford Health Foundation

Sanford fit


  • Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Gratitude
  • How to Recognize and Manage Teen Burnout
  • How to Help Your Child Rest and Recharge with a Cozy Reading Ritual
  • How Sensory Play Can Help with Picky Eating
  • Teen Essentials for Back-to-School and Beyond
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Sanford PROMISE


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