Sanford studying impact of genetics on cancer treatments
A new study open and enrolling patients at Sanford Health is exploring how genomic profiling might help improve treatment options for patients with advanced or rare forms of cancer. The COMPASS study examines the latest genetic sequencing tools to personalize cancer treatments based on each patient’s genomic information. Steven Powell, M.D., and Sam Milanovich, M.D., […]
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Sanford Health to offer expanded walk-in care
Sanford Health now offers patients with unexpected medical needs the ability to see a provider on the same day without an appointment. Sanford now offers walk-in services at family medicine and children’s clinics in Sioux Falls. All day walk-in hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays with acute care hours from 5-9 p.m. Additionally, weekend […]
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Carson Wentz partners with Sanford Health
NFL quarterback and health system have a well-established training relationship
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A $1 million gift for Ava’s House
Ava’s House by Sanford will be a peaceful setting for families to be together, to say the words that haven’t been said, heal hurts, love and laugh. It will be a place to live life to its fullest until the last breath. Todd and Linda Broin understand the vital need for a hospice facility like […]
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Cancer research receives grant to move into clinical trials
The Cancer Biology Research Center at Sanford Research is the recipient of a five-year, nearly $11.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to translate laboratory research into clinical trials for head and neck and pediatric cancers. The grant was awarded as part of the NIH’s Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence, or CoBRE, which […]
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Profile by Sanford opens third Fargo metro location
On Aug. 22, Profile by Sanford opened its third location in the Fargo metro area, located at 749 23rd Ave. E., Suite B in West Fargo across from Costco. The area’s first Profile store opened in July 2013 and is located at Times Square Plaza East, 4950 13th Ave. S., Unit 16, Fargo. The area’s […]
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Sanford House will honor Denny Sanford
Sanford Health is honoring the enduring legacy of philanthropist Denny Sanford with the construction of the Sanford House, a facility that will pay tribute to the health system’s name sake and contain the Sanford Health Foundation offices and an event space. Sanford Health leadership made the announcement Tuesday night in Sioux Falls at an employee […]
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Sanford Medical Center Fargo set to open end of July 2017
While construction continues at the site of the new $494 million Sanford Medical Center Fargo, planning teams have narrowed in on an opening date for the hospital which is one year away: end of July 2017. Exterior work, such as parking lots and landscaping, will finish in fall of 2016. Interior construction continues to span […]
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Genetic profiling increases cancer treatment options
Genetic profiling of cancer tumors provides new avenues for treatment of the disease, according to a study conducted by Sanford Health and recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. In 2014, Sanford developed and launched the Genetic Exploration of the Molecular Basis of Malignancy in Adults, or GEMMA, to determine if evaluating genetic information […]
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Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society partner
To improve senior services in the Bismarck-Mandan area, Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society are combining expertise and resources to create a joint venture. As part of this partnership, a 120-bed rehabilitation/skilled care center is being built in southeast Mandan. The joint venture will also include existing Sanford Health Continuing Care Centers in Bismarck-Mandan […]
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