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Sculptor back to full strength after stroke

Sculptor back to full strength after stroke

Roger Wermers has met and exceeded every goal he had post-stroke
Simon Floss portrait Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read
Father of seven survives stroke with quick, coordinated care

Father of seven survives stroke with quick, coordinated care

Marshfield cath lab, surgical teams clear blood clot that leads to spectacular recovery for 41-year-old patient
Mick Garry headshot Mick Garry ⋅ 17 min read
Neuropsych program helps family with history of Alzheimer’s

Neuropsych program helps family with history of Alzheimer’s

Daughter takes steps to care for her mother, stave off future effects of the disease
Jason Anschutz Headshot Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read
A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?

A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?

Courses teach seniors how to manage falls and increase activity levels
Mick Garry headshot Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read
Gymnast competes again with help from sports psychologist

Gymnast competes again with help from sports psychologist

Laycee Andersen works on her mental game while recovering from physical injuries
Simon Floss portrait Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read
Sculptor is back to life’s work after lifesaving stroke care

Sculptor is back to life’s work after lifesaving stroke care

Emergency responders fly rural patient 100 miles to Sanford USD Medical Center
Simon Floss portrait Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read
Virtual and outpatient therapy strengthens stroke survivor

Virtual and outpatient therapy strengthens stroke survivor

One location near home connects patient to all the therapists she needs
Matt Holsen headshot Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read
Sanford Health expands care in western South Dakota, Wyoming

Sanford Health expands care in western South Dakota, Wyoming

Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center, Black Hills Surgical Hospital to join Sanford Health
Paul Heinert ⋅ 6 min read
Young stroke survivor is now a self-sufficient teen

Young stroke survivor is now a self-sufficient teen

Lilah Newton continues to improve with help of Sanford Children’s Therapies
Jason Anschutz Headshot Jason Anschutz ⋅ 7 min read
Newsweek ranks Sanford hospitals among America’s best

Newsweek ranks Sanford hospitals among America’s best

Sioux Falls and Bismarck medical centers earn honors in five specialties
Jon Berg ⋅ 4 min read