Coronavirus - Sanford Health News

A portrait of Stacey Wrightsman, a community relations leader for Sanford Health.

Sanford reinforces ‘community’ amid global pandemic

Stacy Wrightsman's Community Relations team reaches out, encourages connections

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

How to maintain a healthy mind through COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

doctor in white coat talks to male visitor

Visitor policy promotes a safer environment at Sanford

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

White metal door with sign that says ATTENTION: NO VISITORS ARE ALLOWED

Sanford Health updates hospital visitor policy amid COVID-19

SHN Staff ⋅ 24 min read

A photo of Santiago Lopez, who's talking about children with COVID-19

COVID-19 FAQs: How does coronavirus affect kids?

Cara DeCourcey ⋅ 3 min read

Dean Chumley smiles and holds an electronic thermometer at the visitor screening station at Sanford Children's

Athletic trainers, coaches help screen clinic visitors

Need for assistants has POWER staff trading in weights for thermometers

Jon Berg ⋅ 4 min read

A man wears a face shield, one of many shields that a Worthington, Minn., company plans to make.

Worthington company plans to make millions of face shields

Twist-tie manufacturer eager to help Sanford Health with protective equipment

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Greg Wilcox speaks to a group of people scattered at tables.

Keeping a positive mindset amid COVID-19 pandemic

Fear is a natural response. Here are 5 tips for managing it

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Justin Underwood holds a plank

Working toward that world-record plank while stuck at home

Sanford Wellness Center fitness expert gives tips for tackling, modifying plank

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Lab technician works with COVID-19 tests under a hooded bench

Sanford Health launches in-house testing for coronavirus

Tests available at Sanford clinics & medical centers with results in 24-48 hours

Shawn Neisteadt ⋅ 4 min read

Hundreds of test tubes hold COVID-19 tests underway at Sanford laboratory

COVID-19 FAQs: Who gets tested?

U.S. currently can't test rapidly or "anyone we want," says Sanford Health

Katie Foutz ⋅ 4 min read

A woman with her hand on her forehand holds up a thermometer. Answers to questions about Sanford Health Plan's coverage of testing costs and more related to coronavirus.

COVID-19 FAQs: What does Sanford Health Plan cover?

Answers to questions about testing, treatment and telehealth

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

From the front lines: Health care hero Molly DeSpiegler, RN

Sanford Health nurse volunteered to work with patients who may have coronavirus

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford Health nursing leader Diana Berkland talks about the nursing workforce.

COVID-19 Q&A: ‘We need you,’ nursing leader tells workers

Sanford's Diana Berkland says safety and data will help in 'unprecedented times'

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Good Samaritan focuses on safety and well-being of residents

CMO answers questions about COVID-19 protections via Facebook Live

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Cancer patient, 12, gets one last fishing trip — at hospital

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 19 min read

COVID-19 FAQs with an infectious disease specialist

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Canceling public events for public health

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: What is social distancing?

Katie Foutz ⋅ 5 min read

Blood donations needed during COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read