Five medical centers across the Sanford Health system have earned awards on the Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals Award Report.
The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals is a credential that identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations, with a special focus on the female experience.
North Dakota hospitals
In North Dakota, Sanford Bismarck Medical Center has received several Women’s Choice Awards.
“Our dedicated team of caregivers is deeply committed to our patients’ well-being, ensuring not only the highest quality of care but also a comfortable and compassionate experience,” said Todd Schaffer, president and CEO of Sanford Health in Bismarck. “These awards are a reflection of the incredible dedication of our entire team, and we remain committed to advancing the health and well-being of the families across the region who depend on us every day.”
As part of the Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals awards, Sanford Bismarck Medical Center was awarded in the following categories:
- Best for Bariatric Surgery
- Best for Patient Safety
- Best for Heart Care
- Best Comprehensive Breast Centers
- Best Mammogram Imaging Center
- Best for Women’s Services
Sanford Medical Center Fargo also has received several Women’s Choice Awards.
“This recognition doesn’t happen without every single member of our amazing team of clinical and support employees, who go above and beyond in making sure Sanford provides the best possible patient experience,” said Tiffany Lawrence, Sanford Fargo president and CEO. “Sanford Health is committed to enhancing the patient care experience with the latest innovations and clinical trials that lead to improved patient outcomes. We are incredibly grateful to be the leader in rural health care, as well as being able to provide world-class health care close to home.”
As part of the Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals awards, Sanford Fargo was awarded in the following categories:
- Best for Bariatric Surgery
- Best for Heart Care
- Best for Knee/Hip Replacement
- Best Stroke Centers
- Best for Cancer Care
- Best Comprehensive Breast Centers
- Best Mammogram Imaging Center
South Dakota hospitals
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sanford USD Medical Center has received multiple Women’s Choice Awards.
“Our devoted team of caregivers is an extremely passionate group of people who not only care about our patients’ health but also the experience they have with us while receiving the best health care at our hospital,” said Andy Munce, president and CEO of Sanford Sioux Falls. “As a rural health care provider, our doors are always open to care for patients in our own backyard as well as patients from communities across the region.”
As part of the Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals awards, Sanford USD Medical Center was recognized in the following categories:
- Best for Bariatric Surgery
- Best for Patient Safety
- Best for Heart Care
- Best for Orthopedics
- Best Stroke Centers
- Best Comprehensive Breast Centers
- Best Mammogram Imaging Center
- Best for Women’s Services
- 100 Best for Patient Experience
Also in South Dakota, Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center has received the Best for Emergency Care and Best ER Wait Time & Efficacy awards on the Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals Award Report.
The Emergency Timeliness award is given to emergency departments that outperform national average measures for time spent in the emergency department before leaving as well as the percentage of patients who left the emergency department before being seen.
“As one of the few Level IV trauma centers in northeast South Dakota, Sanford Aberdeen is committed and prepared 24/7 to care for patients in our emergency department,” said Kila Legrand, administrator of Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. “From motor vehicle and farming accidents to sudden health problems, having emergency care available in a rural area like northeast South Dakota is essential.”
Minnesota hospitals
In Minnesota, Sanford Luverne Medical Center has received the Best ER Wait Time & Efficacy award on the Women’s Choice Award 2025 Best Hospitals Award Report.
“Patients from surrounding, rural areas rely on the timeliness of our emergency care team at Sanford Luverne,” said Tammy Loosbrock, administrator of Sanford Luverne Medical Center. “Having emergency care available in a rural area like southwest Minnesota is crucial in responding to vehicle accidents, farming accidents and sudden health problems. We are committed to being at the ready when patients need us in emergency situations.”
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