Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
Sanford Health honors the life and legacy of lead philanthropist Denny Sanford. Learn about his impact.
Sanford Health News
Brother, sister find their calling in long-term care
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Injuries can take a mental toll on athletes
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Trending Stories
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Brother, sister find their calling in long-term care
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Denny Sanford leaves legacy in healthcare and beyond
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Recent Stories
‘Don’t be afraid’: Alan Helgeson on knee replacement journey
Sanford Health employee, radio personality lived with knee pain for decades
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Are antidepressants safe during pregnancy?
Health experts weigh in on mood disorders, medication and keeping moms and babies well
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Rapid City, Sanford Health unveil sports complex partnership
Naming rights agreement is latest among iconic sports facilities with the Sanford Health brand
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Virtual visits provide top-tier preventive care
Annual physicals, mental health, other services available without an in-person visit
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SD nursing home honored to care for World War II veteran
Bronze Star recipient stays active as a speaker from the ‘Greatest Generation’
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Sanford in the News
Cancer
- Cancer survivor shares his journey in books of poetry
- Father grateful for world-class care in his ‘own backyard’
- 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
- More in Cancer
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
- More in Genetics
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
- More in Heart
Orthopedics
- Regional teamwork eases second torn ACL journey for athlete
- ‘Don’t be afraid’: Alan Helgeson on knee replacement journey
- Pediatric scoliosis: What every parent should know
- World of adventure awaits after hip replacement surgery
- Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
- More in Orthopedics
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
- More in Research
Senior Services
- Brother, sister find their calling in long-term care
- SD nursing home honored to care for World War II veteran
- 101-year-old ‘farm girl’ finds community with Good Samaritan
- 7 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
- Good Samaritan shares commitment to high-quality senior care
- More in Senior Services
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
- More in Innovations
News
Sanford Health Foundation
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- Celebrating a Visionary: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Denny Sanford
- 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
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- Back‑to‑School Resources That Build Positivity, Confidence and Growth Mindset
- Conversation Starters to Help Kids Build Confidence for Back-to-School
- Checking In With Your Kids
- How to Create an Active Daily Routine for Kids at Home During the Summer
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