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Daughter born with rare disease benefits from liver donation and transplant

Sanford Bemidji has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and expanding green initiatives in every way. With millions of tons of waste going to landfills each year, everyone is losing. And the health care industry is one of the largest waste producers annually. Health care requires vast quantities of equipment, technology and resources to take […]

In the U.S., more than 100,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant

FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health received four electric vehicle chargers that are now available for use at its new Fargo hospital. Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) and Lignite Energy Council are part of an ongoing initiative to collaborate with local leaders in the community to keep Fargo at the forefront of energy and technology trends. […]

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) work to save lives every day. They are trained for high-stress situations and caring for and preserving human life. Currently, there is a nationwide shortage of EMTs and paramedics. As the Fargo, North Dakota, region grows, F-M Ambulance – a subsidiary of Sanford Health – is feeling the demands of this […]

FARGO, N.D. — Carrie Brower-Breitwieser’s running stride is mimicked by the faster, softer pitter-patter of her 6-year-old daughter Audrey, who runs beside her. The duo is preparing to run the Sanford Fargo Marathon’s 5K this May, but this isn’t their first race. In fact, Audrey already has 12 5Ks under her belt. Her interest in […]

FARGO, N.D. – Kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo recently had a couple of special visitors. Olympic gold medalists Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando spent time greeting children in the pediatric unit, letting them wear their gold medals and pausing to let gleeful parents snap a few photos. The sisters from the USA Women’s […]

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 […]

For Jennifer Moser, Sept. 2, 2016, started like any other day. The 27-year-old went to work teaching art to elementary school students in Brookings and then left town for the weekend to visit family in Miller, South Dakota. She only made it 10 miles when a car crossed the center line and hit Moser’s vehicle […]

If you ever watch a medical drama television show, you often see a patient being rushed into the emergency department and the medical staff immediately caring for the person. But how does the patient get there? For rural states like those served by Sanford Health, an air ambulance service is crucial to transport patients needing […]