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Former Society leader proud to be part of 100-year history

Former Society leader proud to be part of 100-year history

Dave Horazdovsky retired after 42 years serving residents in many roles, including CEO

Matt Holsen ⋅ 7 min read

A senior woman wearing a sash, tiara and wrist corsagesmiles at you during her 100th birthday celebration at the Good Samaritan Society.

Nursing home hosts ‘century march’ for 100-year-olds

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

Sanford Health offers COVID-19 antibody testing to public

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

Society staff & residents in Minnesota get COVID-19 vaccine

Society staff & residents in Minnesota get COVID-19 vaccine

Administrative assistant announces, "It's here! The vaccine is here! We're excited"

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit

Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit

Sanford Health continues to offer mammograms-on-the-go to many rural areas

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Equine therapy boosts spirits with horse power

Equine therapy boosts spirits with horse power

Sanford Health, Good Samaritan Society welcome horse visitors to Windom location

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford facilities in rural areas ready for COVID-19 surge

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

Vietnam War created PA training for rural, Native care

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

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

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

Rural Health Day recognizes care providers and patients

Michelle Erpenbach ⋅ 7 min read

Population health: Get healthy now to prevent illness later

Population health: Get healthy now to prevent illness later

Movement could help people overcome social barriers to health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 17 min read

Sanford AirMed: A crucial health service in rural Midwest

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

Research: Community support can ease rural bullying effects

Research: Community support can ease rural bullying effects

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

SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read

Q&A: Good Samaritan Society’s David Horazdovsky, Randy Bury

Q&A: Good Samaritan Society’s David Horazdovsky, Randy Bury

Veteran Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society leaders guide the new venture.

Jared Leighton ⋅ 24 min read