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Fargo nurse lives out long-time passion for care

RN Laura Tuinstra saw early role models in nurses who cared for her family

Courtney Collen Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read
Entryway sign at senior independent living community says QUIET PLEASE. CHAPEL SERVICE IN PROGRESS. THANK YOU.

Independent living at Good Samaritan Society is an upgrade

Matt Holsen Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read
Aerial view of Sanford Vermillion Medical Center with sunset and trees in background.

Small-town doctors’ visits keep heart care close to home

Mick Garry Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Trending Stories


Flu FAQ with Sanford Health providers

Katie Foutz Katie Foutz ⋅ 2 min read

COVID-19 vaccine: Who are the priority populations?

Matt Holsen Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Society leaders get vaccine, ask others to do the same

Matt Holsen Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

Why you should wear a mask even after getting vaccinated

Courtney Collen Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 vaccine soon will allow us more freedom, comfort

Courtney Collen Courtney Collen ⋅ 8 min read

Family medicine LPN driven by care, compassion

Courtney Collen Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

Artificial intelligence flags behavioral health issues

Carson Walker Carson Walker ⋅ 8 min read

Child’s memory inspires gift for childhood cancer research

Avatar Kay Todd ⋅ 5 min read

Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID-19 vaccines affect pregnancy?

Simon Floss Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

Routine heart care hits close to home for chief physician

Courtney Collen Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Podcasts


How to find a mental health provider

Duration: 17:22
Depending on what you're looking for, there will be a provider that fits your needs
Ashlea McMartin explains how to talk about suicide with friends, loved ones

How to talk about suicide with friends, loved ones

Duration: 31:34
We can all do our part to prevent suicide, communicate first
Dr. Stephen Wonderlick talks about the Behavioral Health Bridge

The Behavioral Health Bridge

Duration: 16:15
Partnership with University of North Dakota promotes behavioral health treatment and addresses current needs

How an embedded therapist helps prevent suicide

Duration: 15:11
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, Sanford providers say you're not alone

Meet Chelsea Christensen, an Integrated Health Therapist

Duration: 17:34
Providing patients with quick access to behavioral health support
Dr. Jeff Leichter talks about the integrated health therapists program at Sanford

Introducing the Health & Wellness Podcast: IHT at Sanford

Duration: 19:07
Program supports mental health with integrated therapists in primary care clinics
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Recent Stories


Paramedics working inside an ambulance and wearing protective gear.

After a heart attack, Sanford lab tech pushes awareness

Women can experience different symptoms of a heart attack. Learn the signs.
Simon Floss Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read
A Good Samaritan Society staff member in face mask stops at the front desk.

Health care heroes step up to strengthen staff in Kansas

Good Samaritan Society workers bolster six other locations facing COVID-19
Aubrey Gilbert Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 6 min read
Sanford Researcher Indra Chandraesekar in the lab

A clue to the causes of kidney disease: It’s in your cells

Dr. Indra Chandrasekar's team at Sanford Research uncovers new link to disease
Bethany Freel Bethany Freel ⋅ 10 min read
A Good Samaritan Society resident and two masked caregivers pose in her home.

Home health services keep clients independent

“Good Sam is the best thing that ever happened to me," says 81-year-old client
Aubrey Gilbert Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 6 min read
Sanford POWER golf coach squats to help position a player's golf club on indoor green.

Sara Detlefsen is helping women and girls enjoy playing golf

Now a Sanford POWER instructor, LPGA pro continues her life’s work
Mick Garry Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read
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Sanford in the News


Coronavirus vaccine makes a long, cold journey to rural America

CNN (January 2021)

COVID-19 cases decline in nursing homes, offering hopeful sign for vaccines

Wall Street Journal (January 2021)

May I borrow your COVID immunity?

Wired (January 2021)

How the Dakotas are successfully rolling out COVID vaccines — and 2 major lessons for larger states

Business Insider (January 2021)

U.S. coronavirus cases are falling, but variants could erase progress

New York Times (January 2021)

Lifesaving COVID-19 antibody treatments are plentiful, but still sitting on the shelf

CNN (January 2021)

Why West Virginia and South Dakota are beating California at the vaccine race

The Mercury News (January 2021)

Minnesota pushes for weekend shots to boost COVID vaccine rate

Star Tribune (January 2021)

An inoculation ends with a marriage proposal for a South Dakota nurse

New York Times (January 2021)

Challenges of distributing COVID-19 vaccines to rural hospitals

Business Insider (December 2020)
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Cancer


  • How to learn your own breast density and cancer risk
  • Child’s memory inspires gift for childhood cancer research
  • Brain tumor just a temporary setback for USD senior
  • Sanford doctor and cancer survivor stresses continuing care
  • Sanford nurse practitioner writes book about battling cancer
  • More in Cancer

Children's Health


  • Child’s memory inspires gift for childhood cancer research
  • Sanford genetics group shares benefits of custom kids’ care
  • Why does my child react that way?
  • What to do when your child says ‘it wasn’t me!’
  • COVID-19 FAQs: How can I keep my newborn safe?
  • More in Children's

Genetics


  • A clue to the causes of kidney disease: It’s in your cells
  • Sanford genetics group shares benefits of custom kids’ care
  • Veteran in South Dakota grateful for Sanford Chip DNA test
  • The Chip: Pursuit of DNA leads to life-saving discovery
  • MD turns to world of data, helping patients in new ways
  • More in Genetics

Heart


  • Small-town doctors’ visits keep heart care close to home
  • After a heart attack, Sanford lab tech pushes awareness
  • Bismarck cardiologist warns about COVID-19 damage to heart
  • Routine heart care hits close to home for chief physician
  • Heart failure clinics help keep patients out of hospital
  • More in Heart

Orthopedics


  • Sara Detlefsen is helping women and girls enjoy playing golf
  • Sanford MMA’s Burns to see familiar foe in UFC title fight
  • Getting to know orthopedic surgeon Harvey Oliver
  • NFL Alumni, Sanford Health team up on lifelong player health
  • Sanford MMA’s Michael Chandler earns big UFC opportunity
  • More in Orthopedics

Pregnancy & Childbirth


  • Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID-19 vaccines affect pregnancy?
  • Pandemic pregnancy: What to consider during COVID-19
  • Sanford Health helps Teddy Bear Den to live out mission
  • COVID-19 FAQs: How can I keep my newborn safe?
  • Sanford chief physician: COVID-19 isn’t safe, vaccine is
  • More in Pregnancy

Research


  • A clue to the causes of kidney disease: It’s in your cells
  • NFL Alumni, Sanford Health team up on lifelong player health
  • Child’s memory inspires gift for childhood cancer research
  • Grad student chases science career on unique path
  • Sanford Health seeks residents’ input on local health needs
  • More in Research

Senior Services


  • Independent living at Good Samaritan Society is an upgrade
  • Health care heroes step up to strengthen staff in Kansas
  • Home health services keep clients independent
  • Wisconsin woman’s daily letters bring residents joy
  • Society residents, married 64 years, share keys to success
  • More in Senior Services

Sports


  • GAMEDAY DOWNLOAD: NSIC/Sanford Health Basketball Championships
  • Augustana to host Upper Iowa in NSIC women's play
  • NSIC will not allow fans at winter championships
  • Teaching professional Sara Detlefsen joins POWER Golf Academy
  • Rep 1 Sports announces new class of NFL prospects preparing for professional career with Sanford POWER
  • More in Sports

Women's


  • After a heart attack, Sanford lab tech pushes awareness
  • Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID-19 vaccines affect pregnancy?
  • Pandemic pregnancy: What to consider during COVID-19
  • How to learn your own breast density and cancer risk
  • Sanford Health helps Teddy Bear Den to live out mission
  • More in Women's

Innovations


  • Artificial intelligence flags behavioral health issues
  • NFL Alumni, Sanford Health team up on lifelong player health
  • Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care
  • Sanford Health launches startup program in 2020
  • Physicians turn stroke invention into startup company
  • More in Innovations

News


  • Independent living at Good Samaritan Society is an upgrade
  • New senior pastor installation uplifting moment for Society
  • Society leaders get vaccine, ask others to do the same
  • Samaritan’s Feet founder named chair of Sanford Int’l Board
  • COVID-19 vaccine: Who are the priority populations?
  • More in News

Sanford Power


  • Hannah Sprecher & Ava Steffen
  • Emmett Wurst
  • Jaden Just
  • Cale Carey
  • POWER working with Rep1 Sports to prepare NFL prospects
  • More in Sanford Power

Sanford Health Foundation


  • Scheels donates $120,000 to Sanford POWER
  • Donor support impacts COVID patients
  • Why I give: Dennis Barrett
  • Screening saves former mayor
  • Why I give: Amy Davis
  • More in Sanford Health Foundation

Profile by Sanford


  • Couple Loses 180 Pounds Together in Inspirational Weight Loss Journey
  • 4 Simple Exercises Anyone Can Do to Get Moving
  • Self-Compassion Guide: Show Yourself Love with this Free Download
  • 5 Easy, Healthy Pizza Recipes for Weight Loss
  • Making Heart Health Easier
  • More in Profile by Sanford

Sanford fit


  • Movement and Inclusion: You Can Have It All
  • Food for Thought - Wellness Wives' Tales
  • Wellness Wives' Tales: Bedtime Routines
  • Teaching Yoga Online
  • Setting SMART Goals with fit
  • More in Sanford fit

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