Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
Sanford Health honors the life and legacy of lead philanthropist Denny Sanford. Learn about his impact.
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A rural-urban residency rotation model
Podcast: Doctor training gets redesigned for all of America, not just big cities
Homing in on your breast health
Podcast: Family medicine provider promotes regular screenings and family history
Support the physical needs of your ‘mental load’
Podcast: Understanding the brain, how it functions and ways to keep it healthy
Sanford Sports helps guide future college football player
Podcast: Student athlete shares how his training, recruitment path led to Iowa
Colon cancer in millennials: What you need to know
Podcast: Surgeon guides younger adults through signs, symptoms and screening awareness
Clinician well-being is a strategy to keep good doctors
Podcast: Leadership, culture, and the power of listening in rural health care
Thriving in a dynamic health insurance landscape
Podcast: How provider-aligned plans keep patients centered
The business of caring for America’s seniors
Podcast: Two senior care CEOs discuss how policy, tech and workforce can advance quality care
Busting myths about the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say
Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis
Podcast: Surgeon talks through mastectomy, lumpectomy, preventive surgery and breast awareness
Recent Stories
Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center opening soon
It has 20 infusion suites, 15 exam rooms, on-site infusion pharmacy and lab services, boutique, bistro, garden and other patient-centered amenities
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Volleyball clubs draw Courtney Thompson to Sanford Health
“Her on-the-court resume is as good as you’ll find, but the best part is her personality and what she brings to our kids."
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Sanford Health’s internship program reaches record numbers
While Sanford Health's internship program started with a focus on nurses, it has since expanded to include nonclinical areas.
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Re/Max donates $31,500 to Sanford Children’s
The donations were raised at the organization’s Third Annual Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament.
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Hospice gives elementary principal tender, loving care
Family-friendly event Aug. 7 in Bismarck, N.D., will help those facing the end of life.
Sanford Health Fargo verified a Level I Adult Trauma Center
Only location between Minneapolis, Seattle, Denver and Omaha, Nebraska.
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Lucky penny inspires hope for others
Sanford Fargo Medical Center display grows on its own. “I’m hoping the coins bring to them what it brought to us."
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Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day is Aug. 2
Treat yourself to a Blizzard and help children
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Giddy up for Cowboy Up Ride Against Cancer
“At Cowboy Up, we remember those who have been taken from us."
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Sanford Health outlines Fargo growth plan
The organization anticipates an investment of $200 million over the next decade.
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Sanford Health, North Memorial Health plan to combine
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Emma, Liam soar to most popular baby names of 2025
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Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
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Lewis Drug and Sanford Health: What happens next?
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Sanford Health Foundation
- 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
- Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
- 2026 Pours for a Purpose Raises nearly $415,000 for Bemidji Emergency Department Remodel
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