Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
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Meet 3 women who are leading senior care into the future
Podcast: ‘Women of Distinction’ recipients recall first jobs and rural care as a calling
Sanford Health’s commitment to our veteran community
Podcast: Capt. Paul Weckman on veterans programs at Sanford, Good Samaritan Society
The fight against CF: breathing life into patients
Podcast: 2020 Sanford Lorraine Cross Award finalist Dr. Michael Welsh talks fighting CF
A mark through coronaviruses
Podcast: Dr. Mark Denison has been studying coronaviruses since the 1980s
Committing to a cure for cancer
Podcast: Through CAR T-cells, Dr. Carl June has found a way to fight leukemia
Recent Stories
Sanford earns workplace mental health honor for second year
Bell Seal-certified organizations demonstrate ongoing commitment to employee well-being
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Women-led cancer research at Sanford earns ACS funding
Dr. Pilar de la Puente also is named an American Cancer Society ResearcHERS Scholar
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Sanford Health recognized by Becker’s as a top place to work
Professional development, diverse workplaces, wellness benefits among reasons for ranking
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Fortune names Sanford Health to ‘most innovative’ list
America’s Most Innovative Companies includes health system for second year in a row
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Nurse turned clinic director is now nurse leadership fellow
2024 recipient of Becky Nelson Fellowship has spent 20+ years at Sanford
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Sanford USD Medical Center makes World’s Best Hospitals list
Newsweek list also names medical center a global leader for infection prevention
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Sanford earns 3 of Top 100 Critical Access Hospital Awards
Chartis recognizes rural medical centers for outstanding performance
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2 Good Samaritan Society leaders named national Rising Stars
McKnight's program honors standouts in skilled nursing, senior living and home care
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Emergency prep is everyday work for Army reservist
Sgt. Liz Kodet, emergency management specialist, is Sanford’s Veteran of the Year
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AMA honors Sanford Health for promoting clinician well-being
Health system earns recognition for preventing work-related stress and burnout
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