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
23 Good Samaritan Society locations receive national award
The Bronze Award is the first of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program
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Society leaders to join congressional briefing in nation’s capital
Leaders will voice concerns with lawmakers about federal staffing mandate
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Newsweek names Sanford to best maternity hospitals list
Sanford USD Medical Center is only hospital in South Dakota named in 2024 ranking
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‘Grow the Good’ makes an impact on rural health care
12 national ad awards go to Sanford Health internal and external marketing efforts
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Sanford earns workplace mental health honor for second year
Bell Seal-certified organizations demonstrate ongoing commitment to employee well-being
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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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Sanford Health drives conversation at national conference
Business and strategy leaders bring home lessons on AI, patient experience and more
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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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Sanford Health leaders to discuss trending health topics
Health system leaders join national experts at Becker's Annual Meeting in Chicago
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University of North Dakota, Sanford announce partnership
Sanford Health will be official physician provider for UND student-athletes as of July 1
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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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- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- Celebrating a Visionary: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Denny Sanford
- A Legacy That Inspires: 2026 Roger Maris All-Star Week Raises over $1 million for Cancer Care
- Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
- 2026 Pours for a Purpose Raises nearly $415,000 for Bemidji Emergency Department Remodel
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