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Multi-generational family talking in the kitchen

Advance care planning begins with conversation

Dr. Dan Heinemann says planning makes end-of-life decisions easier on loved ones

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Two Sanford Health staff members sit in a living room facing a video camera.

Good Samaritan Society looking to reopen, but only when safe

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

A nurse in a face mask measures a female patient's pulse and oxygen levels with a fingertip monitor.

COVID-19 FAQs: Does wearing a mask affect your breathing?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Dr. Joshua Crabtree and Courtney Collen smile in front of a wall of windows

COVID-19 Q&A: Clinic leader on back-to-school safety, care

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

A boy sits on his dad's shoulders outside while flying a toy airplane.

COVID-19 FAQs: Is it safe to fly? Work? Go to the beach?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

Dr. David Pearce and Courtney Collen sit for an interview in a lab at Sanford Research.

Sanford Research: A leader in science, eliminating diseases

Dr. David Pearce on how clinical trials and studies become life-changing care

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

Rochelle Rindels and Courtney Collen sit facing each other in lounge chairs during a Facebook Live broadcast at the Good Samaritan Society National Campus.

COVID-19 Q&A: Nursing leader on caregiver, resident safety

Good Samaritan Society makes phased reopening plans for residents and visitors

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Courtney Collen sits in front of a computer monitor showing herself on the left and Dr. Stephanie Hanson on the right talking via Skype about kids and COVID-19

COVID-19 Q&A: Pediatrician urges well visits, physicals

Families need to keep up with immunizations to avoid outbreaks of other diseases

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Nate Schema of the Good Samaritan Society sits in a chair across from Courtney Collen with Sanford Health News for a Facebook Live Q&A about operations during the pandemic

COVID-19 Q&A: Pandemic operations at Good Samaritan Society

Leader Nate Schema is inspired by stories of how communities rally around sites

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Meghan Goldammer and Courtney Collen sit in chairs on opposite sides of a round table for a conversation with topics that included Nurses Week

COVID-19 Q&A: Sanford nursing leader encourages workforce

Pandemic alters Nurses Week and nurses' work, says Meghan Goldammer

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Allison Suttle faces Courtney Collen during an interview about health care

Sanford chief medical officer: Don’t put your health on hold

Routine immunizations and screenings are still vital and safe to come in for

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Tom Syverson sits down with Courtney Collen for an interview

COVID-19 Q&A: Impact on government affairs, public policy

The coronavirus pandemic has brought focus down to a single issue

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

Stacy Wrightsman talks with Courtney Collen outdoors about community relations

COVID-19 Q&A: Stacy Wrightsman on state of community

Community relations leader unveils new web page listing ways public can help

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

Rochelle Rindels and Courtney Collen hold a Facebook Live Q&A

COVID-19 Q&A: Good Samaritan Society nursing leader

Rochelle Rindels thanks long-term care nurses for serving during difficult time

Courtney Collen ⋅ 2 min read

John Snyder and Courtney Collen talk health coverage during pandemic

COVID-19 Q&A: Your health insurance questions answered

Sanford Health Plan president talks coronavirus medical bills and more

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

How the Society keeps seniors active while keeping them safe

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

How to maintain a healthy mind through COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Is it safe to fly? Work? Go to the beach?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

COVID-19 Q&A: Inside the test lab with Rochelle Odenbrett

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 Q&A: Dr. Cauwels addresses safety, preparations

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read