Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
Sanford Health honors the life and legacy of lead philanthropist Denny Sanford. Learn about his impact.
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Sober curiosity can inspire better relationship with alcohol
Podcast: Counselors offer resources for sobriety support beyond Dry January
STIs can affect your sexual and reproductive health
Podcast: Family medicine doctor advises dose of honesty with people you care about
What is joint pain and what can you do about it?
Podcast: Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Cody Sessions, shares options for nagging knee or hip pain
Recent Stories
How Sanford Health is growing the MN health care workforce
Meet two employees advancing their careers with earn-and-learn program
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Longtime pilot, veteran takes final Sanford AirMed flight
Emergency medical helicopter crew calls their job a ‘fulfilling mission’
⋅ 5 min read
Sanford among nation’s top hospitals for heart attack
Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level cardiac care
⋅ 3 min read
How Sanford and Fairview are improving access to care
Programs provide food, vaccines, language support and more in patients’ own neighborhoods
⋅ 14 min read
New tech targets tumors in less time
Linear accelerators deliver latest in cancer radiation therapy close to home
⋅ 6 min read
Why running is good for you, according to doctors
Beyond fitness, running helps you set goals, practice mindfulness and create community
⋅ 15 min read
New to CPAP? Tips on getting used to sleep apnea treatment
Don’t quit your machine. Sanford Health Equip tackles new patients’ FAQs about CPAP.
⋅ 10 min read
Doctors from around the world care for Sanford patients
Internationally trained physicians help people of all cultures access health care
⋅ 13 min read
Sanford nurse starts skills fair at hospital in Costa Rica
Jackie Gibbons works with Sanford World Clinic as part of Global Nursing Mentor Program
⋅ 6 min read
Mobile crisis nurse surprised with scholarship
Continuing education helps Megan White keep making a difference in mental health
⋅ 5 min read
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Long-time facilities manager retires, son steps in
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Help collect ticks for study of their health effects
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- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- ‘Miracle’ baby home and healthy after extended PICU stay
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening
- ND woman first in state with new implantable defibrillator
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Orthopedics
- Marshfield Children’s helps girl heal from kickball injury
- New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- What to know about total joint replacement surgery
- Air Force veteran finds joy serving Aberdeen athletes
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Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- 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
- Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
- Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
- More in Research
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Maci’s Story: Finding Joy in the Journey
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- 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
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Sanford fit
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- Back‑to‑School Resources That Build Positivity, Confidence and Growth Mindset
- Conversation Starters to Help Kids Build Confidence for Back-to-School
- Checking In With Your Kids
- How to Create an Active Daily Routine for Kids at Home During the Summer
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