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Sanford Health offers COVID-19 antibody testing to public

Test for probable exposure available at dozens of sites

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 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

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

A Sanford Health nurse gives COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations to a woman in her car. An adolescent boy is in the passenger seat. All are wearing face masks.

Sanford Health offers flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Nathan Aamodt ⋅ 4 min read

Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Sanford hosts ‘Thank You Drive Through’ ice cream socials

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

A nurse in full PPE talks to a driver at a COVID-19 test drive-thru station in Fargo, ND

Sanford facilities in rural areas ready for COVID-19 surge

Assured of regional expertise & supplies, sites focus on preparing for patients

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 15 min read

Physician assistants and rural health care. Hay bales in field after harvest and dramatic sky during sunset.

Vietnam War created PA training for rural, Native care

Rural Americans rely heavily on those trained through this innovative program

Jared Leighton ⋅ 17 min read

An older man with his back to the camera watches a blue screen set up for a telemedicine appointment.

Telemedicine makes medical care across the miles possible

Kidney patient in Minnesota gets virtual checkups with doctor in South Dakota

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 5 min read

Rural Health Day: Dianne Karlstad and Troy Grassel laugh during physical therapy

Health care in your hometown? It’s about family, community

Rural Health Day recognizes care providers and patients

Michelle Erpenbach ⋅ 7 min read

Alice Osland sits at a table with a cake congratulating her on her reitrement in front of her.

Longest-tenured Sanford Health worker retires after 59 years

Alice Osland began working as an LPN in Westbrook, Minnesota, in 1960

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 4 min read

population health: Individuals standing in line

Population health: Get healthy now to prevent illness later

Movement could help people overcome social barriers to health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 17 min read

A young man sits on a cough between his parents. Family photos and a sign that says "Olson" are displayed on the wall behind them.

Sanford AirMed: A crucial health service in rural Midwest

“He wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the air ambulance."

Jon Berg ⋅ 5 min read

Emily Griese

Research: Community support can ease rural bullying effects

Findings published in SD Medicine, plus other Sanford Health research notes.

SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read

Sanford Mayville Medical Center was recognized as one of the Top 20 critical access hospitals by the National Rural Health Association

Sanford Health critical access hospitals get national award

Hillsboro, Mayville and Westbrook among the best critical access medical centers in the U.S.

Nadine Aljets ⋅ 3 min read

Brittany Chapin and general surgeon Dr. Kelly Ming

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