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
Rural doctor and farmer relates to her patients
Podcast: ‘I know the sacrifices they make to get here,’ says Dr. Elizabeth Brown
Innovative solutions keep senior care close to home
Podcast: Good Samaritan Society CEO chats with two nursing home leaders making an early impact
Virtual care becomes everyday practice
Podcast: Some primary care, mental health providers see all of their patients online
Virtual clinic shortens distance to health care
Podcast: Residents of rural North Dakota welcome Sanford Virtual Care’s first satellite clinic
Sanford’s journey to zero preventable harm
Podcast: Why every doctor, nurse, and employee receives high-reliability skills training
Flexible work and well-being in rural health care
Podcast: VP of employee experience shares how Sanford Health attracts, retains workers in the Midwest
PGA is among Sanford Health’s unique partnerships
Podcast: Sanford Labs leader Rochelle Odenbrett describes COVID-19 testing on golf tour
Recent Stories
Colorado wildfires: Good Samaritan Society evacuates safely
Estes Park Village residents are back home after a few days at other locations
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Sanford Health fights hunger with $3 million donation
The pandemic has exacerbated hunger, and the health system is responding
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Technology plays an important role during pandemic
Screening & reporting app among custom tech solutions at Good Samaritan Society
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Sanford introduces better way to diagnose, treat lung cancer
Sanford Health is first in South Dakota to add Monarch Platform technology
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Society president Randy Bury chosen for health care board
American Health Care Association represents long-term care providers nationwide
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Sanford opens new unit, adds 14 hospital beds in Bismarck
Addition to main floor of medical center will include six intensive care beds
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Sanford Research launches science distance learning website
Educational videos, lessons, equipment lending library now available online
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Sanford Health earns Defense Department Freedom Award
It's the highest U.S. government honor for employers of Guard & Reserve members
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Sanford Health News is broadcasting live
New livestream page offers one more way to keep informed on health topics
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LPGA great joins Sanford POWER Golf Academy team
Cindy Rarick has played golf worldwide. Now golfers in South Dakota will benefit
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Lewis Drug is joining Sanford Health
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Lewis Drug and Sanford Health: What happens next?
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Sanford Health Foundation
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