Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
Sanford Health honors the life and legacy of lead philanthropist Denny Sanford. Learn about his impact.
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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
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Sanford USD Medical Center is a top 100 hospital for GI care
Sioux Falls location is only hospital in South Dakota honored by Healthgrades
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Social services staffer wins hearts pairing seniors, animals
National accolades go to Pam Stewart – plus her golden retriever
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Home care nurse is ‘primary reason’ clients stay independent
RN case manager Audrey Cheadle is National Ever Forward Caregiver Champion
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Administrator inspires staff, residents to ‘be who you are’
Laura Salonek is the National Ever Forward Administrator Champion
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Nursing director honors father after winning national award
Jennifer Burchell felt called to be a nurse after caring for her dad
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Employee does it all, from resident care to driving bus
Traci Gragert is National Ever Forward Employee Champion at Good Samaritan Society
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Dedicated husband, volunteer perks up long-term care center
Award-winning volunteer Howard Lacey runs daily coffee hour where his wife lives
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Hospice manager helps coordinate care when needed most
Liz Weisbrich makes complex laws simpler for providers and end-of-life care better for patients
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Plane crash victim reunites with nurse at Sanford Fargo
Both patient and caregiver say the other helped them in their time of need
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Inclusive health care messaging informs and inspires
National ad awards recognize Sanford Health’s impact on delivering quality care to all
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