Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
Sanford Health honors the life and legacy of lead philanthropist Denny Sanford. Learn about his impact.
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Podcasts
Hospital at Home moves care where patients heal best
Podcast: Hospital leaders advocate for expanding, supporting more home care
What does a heart attack feel like?
Podcast: Pain or tightness in the chest, neck, jaw, arm are all signs to call 911
‘While the kids are with you, they’re safe’
Podcast: From foster care to adoption, sisters with medical needs join blended family
Stadium announcer loses speech, recovers from stroke
Podcast: Randy Preston, voice of Sioux Falls Canaries and more, benefits from ‘BE FAST’
Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly
Podcast: Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously
World Clinic makes lasting health care changes
Podcast: Sanford World Clinic VP Jim Slack: Sustainable care is a top goal
Recent Stories
Agencies train together to keep the community safer
Hospitals, first responders unite in mass casualty drill to better navigate real crisis situations
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Community paramedic program answers call for access to care
Emergency response and daily outreach bridge barriers in rural North Dakota
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Hospital partnership builds an ICU for rural Minnesota
Intensive care unit keeps more Bemidji-area patients close to where they live
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Sanford Fargo part of special forces medical training course
U.S. Army and Navy personnel get experience in Sanford medical center and clinics
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Sanford Ambulance expands trauma care in the community
Medics are now bringing lifesaving whole blood to the scene
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‘Miracle’ baby home and healthy after extended PICU stay
The right side of newborn Catherine’s heart was not able to sustain her at birth
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Stories from working through the storm
Sanford Bemidji employees went above & beyond in the days following June 21 storm
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Nurse thankful for new RSV treatments after son’s scare
Vaccine in pregnancy, antibody treatment in infancy can save lives
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Student athlete keeps working for gridiron greatness
Sanford Sports Academy helps high schooler chase his dream after serious car accident
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A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?
Courses teach seniors how to manage falls and increase activity levels
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Stories from working through the storm
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Keep button batteries out of curious kids’ reach
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- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- 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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- Checking In With Your Kids
- How to Create an Active Daily Routine for Kids at Home During the Summer
- How to Co‑Create a Screen‑Free Routine with Your Teen
- Build Healthy Habits with Curiosity: Conversation Swaps That Boost Cooperation
- How to Keep Kids Eating Well When Routines Disappear
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