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
Pandemic shows Good Samaritan, Sanford are stronger together
2019 merger between two health systems helps solve 2020 challenges
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Rock Rapids Clinic completes first year as community asset
Convenient care will continue to be a focus as clinic moves forward
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Sanford Health partners on community mental health triage
Center aims to care for people with substance abuse, other mental health needs
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Veterans Affairs officials visit Sanford Veterans Club
Special recognition, private lounge help veterans feel at home
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Sanford Health News launches new email version
SHN Update brings top health news stories to your inbox each week
MeritCare merger made Sanford Health nationally relevant
Two companies created largest rural health system 10 years ago
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Canton celebrates 70 years of health care
Hospital location has housed government, an asylum, grain storage and more
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From roles to tools (and air conditioning), care has changed
Doctors' and nurses' duties have evolved, along with technological advancements
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Sanford Health’s history of service to patients, community
Facing epidemics, or one patient's fear, employees try to make a difference
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Tracing memories in Sanford Health’s 125-year mission
Past and present leaders reflect on the health system's history and future
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Sanford Health, North Memorial Health plan to combine
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Lewis Drug and Sanford Health: What happens next?
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Sanford Health Foundation
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- Celebrating a Visionary: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Denny Sanford
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- Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
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