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Stories from working through the storm

Stories from working through the storm

Sanford Bemidji employees went above & beyond in the days following June 21 storm
Jason Anschutz 8 min read
Nurse thankful for new RSV treatments after son’s scare

Nurse thankful for new RSV treatments after son’s scare

Vaccine in pregnancy, antibody treatment in infancy can save lives
Jason Anschutz 7 min read
Student athlete keeps working for gridiron greatness

Student athlete keeps working for gridiron greatness

Sanford Sports Academy helps high schooler chase his dream after serious car accident
David Brown 13 min read
A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?

A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?

Courses teach seniors how to manage falls and increase activity levels
Mick Garry 12 min read
Keep button batteries out of curious kids’ reach

Keep button batteries out of curious kids’ reach

Slim, battery-powered electronics can pose choking and burn risks
Parenting Services 4 min read
Fireworks safety: The do’s and don’ts

Fireworks safety: The do’s and don’ts

Make sure Independence Day celebrations don't send you to the emergency room
Hillary Becker, MD 5 min read
Sanford, USD launch emergency medicine residency program

Sanford, USD launch emergency medicine residency program

Three-year program begins July 2026, including telemedicine and rural training
Jon Berg 3 min read
Pilot retires after 42-year career at Sanford Health

Pilot retires after 42-year career at Sanford Health

Sherwin Bolks spent decades transporting patients, doctors and business leaders
Courtney Collen 4 min read
Sculptor is back to life’s work after lifesaving stroke care

Sculptor is back to life’s work after lifesaving stroke care

Emergency responders fly rural patient 100 miles to Sanford USD Medical Center
Simon Floss 10 min read
Poison safety tips for parents with small children

Poison safety tips for parents with small children

Keep medicine, cleaning products, even batteries out of reach at home
Giridhar Guntreddi, MD, FAAP 8 min read