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Allison Suttle, Kristi Noem and Kim Malsam-Rysdon stand listening to questions at a clear podium.

Prevention helps keep South Dakota COVID-19 cases low

Schools remain closed while medical labs develop more tests

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

The bloodmobile sits in a parking lot. Blood donations are needed during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Blood donations needed during COVID-19 pandemic

As venues close to the public, bloodmobile has lost some of its scheduled drives

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

An older man who resides at a Good Samaritan Society location looks at his daughter via FaceTime on a cellphone. Technology is helping visitors who can't see their loved ones right now.

Staying in touch when you can’t visit patients, residents

Messages can be hand-delivered at Sanford Health, Good Samaritan Society

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 4 min read

Exterior daytime view of Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Canceling public events for public health

Social distancing is one way to slow the spread of novel coronavirus

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Dr. Greg Johnson, CMO of the Good Samaritan Society

How the Society keeps seniors active while keeping them safe

Good Samaritan CMO outlines plans including medical supplies, communications

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Dr. Allison Suttle and Courtney Collen face each other in lounge chairs and with bright lights above them.

Your COVID-19 questions answered, via Facebook Live

Coronavirus Q&A covers what to do if you're sick, and even if you're not

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: How can I tell if I have coronavirus?

COVID-19 symptoms are much like cold and flu

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor sign in a native plant garden out in front of a nursing home building.

Long-term care facilities limit visitors to protect seniors

Good Samaritan Society focused on preventing cases of COVID-19

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 3 min read

Social distancing: Woman works from home sitting on exercise ball at her desk faces a computer screen and large windows.

COVID-19 FAQs: What is social distancing?

Efforts now can 'flatten the curve' and help everyone around you stay healthy

Katie Foutz ⋅ 5 min read

Young boy outside looks up with questioning look.

Explaining COVID-19 to kids

They've got coronavirus questions. How should you answer?

Sanford Fit ⋅ 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