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
Sanford leaders share strategies at rural health conference
Workforce, technology among key topics at American Hospital Association event
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Sanford Health announces new full continuum senior community
Good Samaritan Society - Founder's Crossing will offer all services under one roof
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Sanford offers apprenticeship in health care professions
Try a new career with a four-week paid rotation in high-demand jobs
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Sanford Health names Tommy Ibrahim as new health plan CEO
Dr. Ibrahim most recently was president & CEO of Bassett Healthcare in New York
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AMA honors Sanford Health for promoting clinician well-being
Health system earns recognition for preventing work-related stress and burnout
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Sanford partners with Helix to improve preventive care
Screening will identify individuals and communities at higher risk for disease
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US News Best Nursing Homes list names Good Samaritan Society
14 locations earn high ratings in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or both
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Culture, education lead to 4th Magnet honor in Bismarck
Magnet designation is the highest national award for professional nursing
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Sanford CEO named among 100 Most Influential People of 2023
Modern Healthcare honors President & CEO Bill Gassen for second year in a row
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Newsweek names Sanford Bismarck best-in-state hospital
Ranking is based on medical professionals survey, patient experience, quality data
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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 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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