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 Health News earns first regional Emmy award
Peers in media recognize quality of stories on veterans, arts, and company news
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Sanford Health, VA share data to improve veteran health care
Sanford is one of 13 community health systems involved in veteran data-sharing pledge
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Sanford Health’s Erica DeBoer named to ‘CNOs to know’ list
Becker's honors chief nursing officers who make their health systems better
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Rural health summit aims to cultivate health care workforce
Shortage of health care providers in rural areas worsens rural health disparities
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Researcher earns $2M grant to study prenatal brain growth
Sanford Research scientists hope to determine how neurons develop inside the brain
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Sanford Medical Centers ranked No. 1 hospitals in Dakotas
U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 rankings recognize hospitals for exceptional care
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Sanford USD Medical Center earns Level I trauma verification
Patients have quick access to first-class health care at SD's only Level I trauma center
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Sen. Tina Smith convenes roundtable at Sanford Bemidji
Providers, policymakers talk expanding access to maternal health care
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Forbes names Sanford USD Medical Center among best employers
Health system employs more than 13,000 people in South Dakota
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2023 brand ambassadors: From strangers to family in 4 days
Program brings colleagues together for health system’s mission – and lots of fun
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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
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Sanford Health Foundation
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- 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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