Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
Sanford Health honors the life and legacy of lead philanthropist Denny Sanford. Learn about his impact.
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Sanford in the News
Cancer
- Mentor supports women with breast cancer going on 10 years
- Breast cancer survivor opts for mastectomy, plastic surgery
- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- Young colorectal cancer patient urges others to get screened
- Camp for cancer patients designed to support entire family
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Children's Health
Genetics
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
- 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
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Heart
- Heart surgery, pacemaker keep sailing enthusiast in motion
- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- Hypoxia leaves woman bedridden for more than a year
- Sanford cardiac surgeon receives 25th Guardian Angel award
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
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Orthopedics
- Pediatric scoliosis: What every parent should know
- World of adventure awaits after hip replacement surgery
- Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
- Marshfield Children’s helps girl heal from kickball injury
- New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
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Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Michelle Baack, MD, appointed president of Sanford Research
- NDSU and Sanford Health collaborate on GLP-1 research
- Curiosity sparks decades of guiding students through science
- Half of ticks tested in WI study carry Lyme disease bacteria
- Early-phase cancer treatments available at Sanford Health
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Senior Services
- 101-year-old ‘farm girl’ finds community with Good Samaritan
- 6 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
- Good Samaritan shares commitment to high-quality senior care
- Quality care, reliable funding are top issues for seniors
- Activities enrich life for senior care residents
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Innovations
- Michelle Baack, MD, appointed president of Sanford Research
- Sanford Health shares AI adoption insights at national event
- Sanford Health CEO to speak at Healthcare of Tomorrow event
- Sanford leaders spotlight AI innovation at digital summit
- Fortune’s ‘most innovative’ list includes Sanford Health
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News
Sanford Health Foundation
- A Legacy That Inspires: 2026 Roger Maris All-Star Week Raises over $1 million for Cancer Care
- Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
- 2026 Pours for a Purpose Raises nearly $415,000 for Bemidji Emergency Department Remodel
- Lexi’s Story: Emergency Patient to Emergency Advocate
- 2026 Blueway Events Raise $380,980 for Cancer Care in Bismarck
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Sanford fit
- Checking In With Your Kids
- How to Create an Active Daily Routine for Kids at Home During the Summer
- How to Co‑Create a Screen‑Free Routine with Your Teen
- Build Healthy Habits with Curiosity: Conversation Swaps That Boost Cooperation
- How to Keep Kids Eating Well When Routines Disappear
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