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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, wearing a face mask, speaks into media microphones while two health workers watch.

MN governor visits long-term care center to promote vaccine

Good Samaritan Society celebrates successful COVID-19 vaccination effort

Katie Foutz Katie Foutz ⋅ 4 min read
Sanford Innovation Unit sign in silver on blue patterned wall.

Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care

Carson Walker Carson Walker ⋅ 6 min read
Rochelle Rindels and Matt Holsen

Almost all Society locations have had COVID-19 vaccinations

Matt Holsen Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Trending Stories


Physicians turn stroke invention into startup company

Carson Walker Carson Walker ⋅ 8 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: How will I know it’s my turn for vaccine?

Jon Berg Jon Berg ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford chief physician: COVID-19 isn’t safe, vaccine is

Courtney Collen Courtney Collen ⋅ 14 min read

New antigen testing offers COVID-19 providers more insight

Mick Garry Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Society staff & residents in Minnesota get COVID-19 vaccine

Matt Holsen Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

What to expect before, during, after COVID-19 vaccine

Mick Garry Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Vaccination monitoring quick, convenient with v-safe

Mick Garry Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford helps lead massive vaccine distribution effort in SD

Courtney Collen Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: How can I keep my newborn safe?

Simon Floss Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford Bismarck, Fargo offer first COVID vaccine to public

Nathan Aamodt Nathan Aamodt ⋅ 5 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


Sanford Children's Hospital is shaped like a castle with turrets, towers and banners.

Sanford genetics group shares benefits of custom kids’ care

Consortium writes in medical journal: DNA can improve pediatrics
Katie Foutz Katie Foutz ⋅ 3 min read
Sarah Carey headshot

Triage nurse cares for patients one phone call at a time

Sarah Carey uses family medicine and hospital experience to reach out remotely
Erin Mairose Erin Mairose ⋅ 6 min read
Generic COVID-19 vaccine photo

COVID-19 vaccine: When’s the right time for the second dose?

Good Samaritan Society CMO: Don't worry if your doses are more spread out
Matt Holsen Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read
News media interviews a Sanford HEalth patient on camera after her first COVID-19 vaccine.

Sioux Falls patients receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

"It's our only chance of getting life back to what we really want"
Simon Floss Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read
A health care worker in face mask and shield vaccinates a woman, facing away from the camera, with COVID-19 vaccine while two other health care workers prepare for more patients.

What to expect before, during, after COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available to the public. Know when and where to be immunized.
Mick Garry Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read
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Sanford in the News


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)

How the first COVID-19 vaccinations rolled out at hospitals across the U.S.

Time (December 2020)

Before vaccinations can commence, a logistical feat must be pulled off

New York Times (December 2020)

‘A shot of hope’: What the vaccine is like for front-line doctors and nurses

New York Times (December 2020)

COVID shot to ‘win the war’ rolls out as U.S. deaths top 300,000

Bloomberg (December 2020)

Hospitals await first shipments of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Bloomberg (December 2020)

Inside the multi-state network that is getting vaccines to rural America

CNN (December 2020)

South Dakota COVID patients receive experimental antibody therapy

MSNBC (December 2020)

U.S. rural hospitals in 'crisis situation'

NBC Nightly News (December 2020)
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Cancer


  • 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
  • What it’s like to beat ovarian cancer during a pandemic
  • Sewing group ties ‘knots of love’ into blankets for patients
  • More in Cancer

Children's Health


  • 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?
  • Sanford chief physician: COVID-19 isn’t safe, vaccine is
  • More in Children's

Genetics


  • 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
  • Inaugural Lorraine Cross Award winners on moving forward
  • More in Genetics

Heart


  • Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care
  • Physicians turn stroke invention into startup company
  • Compassion of cath lab nurse helps patients feel at home
  • You can start preventing heart disease at any age
  • For chronic illness patients, flu shots even more important
  • More in Heart

Orthopedics


  • Sanford MMA’s Michael Chandler earns big UFC opportunity
  • Employees making a difference: Linda Christopherson
  • What you need to know about joint pain
  • What you need to know about total joint replacement surgery
  • South Carolina wins Women’s Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic
  • More in Orthopedics

Pregnancy & Childbirth


  • 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
  • Keeping pregnancy and family care close to home in Sheldon
  • Spreading awareness, support after pregnancy or infant loss
  • More in Pregnancy

Research


  • Grad student chases science career on unique path
  • Sanford Health seeks residents’ input on local health needs
  • ‘Virtual Doctor’ takes top honors in HealthHack contest
  • Sanford Lab adds 5,000 square feet to prepare for flu season
  • MD turns to world of data, helping patients in new ways
  • More in Research

Senior Services


  • MN governor visits long-term care center to promote vaccine
  • Almost all Society locations have had COVID-19 vaccinations
  • COVID-19 vaccine: When’s the right time for the second dose?
  • COVID-19 vaccination clinic brings hope to Iowa residents
  • Half of residents have received first COVID-19 vaccine dose
  • More in Senior Services

Sports


  • Rep 1 Sports announces new class of NFL prospects preparing for professional career with Sanford POWER
  • Vikings to host Winona State
  • USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 2 TOURNAMENT COMING TO MATCH POINTE
  • Pentagon to offer live streaming of select events
  • Augustana men's basketball to open Pentagon slate
  • More in Sports

Women's


  • 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
  • Sanford doctor and cancer survivor stresses continuing care
  • Sanford nurse practitioner writes book about battling cancer
  • More in Women's

Innovations


  • Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care
  • Sanford Health launches startup program in 2020
  • Physicians turn stroke invention into startup company
  • Neuropsychologist invents ‘brain break’ cap at Sanford
  • ‘Virtual Doctor’ takes top honors in HealthHack contest
  • More in Innovations

News


  • MN governor visits long-term care center to promote vaccine
  • COVID-19 vaccine: When’s the right time for the second dose?
  • COVID-19 vaccination clinic brings hope to Iowa residents
  • Sanford Bismarck, Fargo offer first COVID vaccine to public
  • Half of residents have received first COVID-19 vaccine dose
  • More in News

Sanford Power


  • POWER working with Rep1 Sports to prepare NFL prospects
  • Abbi Kopp
  • Ben Likness
  • Sioux Falls & Fargo POWER S&C Clinic Update
  • Nic Devine
  • More in Sanford Power

Sanford Health Foundation


  • Giving Hearts Day: Hope for cancer survivors
  • Bank supports Employee Crisis Fund
  • New members join Foundation board of directors
  • FAQs: Getting your COVID-19 vaccine
  • Fueling childhood cancer research
  • More in Sanford Health Foundation

Profile by Sanford


  • Weight Loss Success During Covid: Che’s Story
  • Reset Your Diet: Free Guide to Get Back on Track
  • Air Fryer Donut Holes
  • 10 Tips to Boost Your Metabolism for Weight Loss
  • Keep Your Resolutions Going With These 5 Tips
  • More in Profile by Sanford

Sanford fit


  • Wellness Wives' Tales: Bedtime Routines
  • Teaching Yoga Online
  • Setting SMART Goals with fit
  • Make Family-Style Dining a Priority (Even in a Pandemic)
  • Healthy, Happy Holidays!
  • More in Sanford fit

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