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Sanford Chamberlain, Vermillion recognized for care quality

Sanford Chamberlain, Vermillion recognized for care quality

Nursing homes on the honor roll demonstrate a focus on safety and quality
SHN Staff 4 min read
Sanford Health timeline: Rented house to regional network

Sanford Health timeline: Rented house to regional network

Starting as Sioux Falls' only hospital, system marks 125 years of patient care
SHN Staff 14 min read
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center starts remodel project

Sanford Vermillion Medical Center starts remodel project

Highlights include decor, updated patient rooms and a new special-purpose room.
SHN Staff 3 min read
Parkinson’s patients reclaim abilities with therapy programs

Parkinson’s patients reclaim abilities with therapy programs

“I didn’t realize I was talking so softly before. Now I can speak out and be heard."
SHN Staff 9 min read
Surgery in her town helps mom see new baby as she heals

Surgery in her town helps mom see new baby as she heals

And access to Sanford Health medical centers means advanced care is also nearby.
Carson Walker 5 min read
Nurses’ compassion and dedication make all the difference

Nurses’ compassion and dedication make all the difference

“The people here give and give, because they care. It seems so small to say they care, but it’s really so big.”
SHN Staff 5 min read
Ava’s House: Hospice care with heart

Ava’s House: Hospice care with heart

"I am grateful for this place, and that my father felt so loved and cared for in the last days of his life.”
Kim Tubbs 7 min read
Rural nursing: What’s nice about small-town care

Rural nursing: What’s nice about small-town care

"You never know what’s going to come through your door next.”
SHN Staff 5 min read
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day is Aug. 2

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day is Aug. 2

Treat yourself to a Blizzard and help children
SHN Staff 5 min read
Dr. Mary Jo Olson delivers 1,000th baby in Vermillion

Dr. Mary Jo Olson delivers 1,000th baby in Vermillion

VERMILLION, S.D. — With her soft voice, gentle demeanor and strong credibility, it’s no wonder soon-to-be parents keep coming back to Mary Jo Olson, M.D., to deliver their babies. Dr. Olson delivered Sidney Ann, her 1,000th baby at Sanford Health on March 30. A graduate from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Olson […]
Makayla Disburg 5 min read