Rehabilitation & Therapy Archives - Sanford Health News

Reuben Jackson

COVID-19 vaccine advocate shares his journey

Rehabilitation supervisor at Good Samaritan Society says ‘there’s nothing to it’

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

Woman getting therapy

It’s safe to get rehab at Good Samaritan Society

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford Innovation Unit sign in silver on blue patterned wall.

Sanford Health’s innovation unit expands to 32 beds

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read

A Good Samaritan Society resident and two masked caregivers pose in her home.

Home health services keep clients independent

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 6 min read

Heidi Jolliff and Norman Opp pose for a photo

Ohio man back on his feet after backbreaking year

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

A Good Samaritan Society nurse works at her home computer, masked, before dawn.

Nursing home nurse helps create a caring community

Leading by example, Marlene Quincey works 12-14-hour shifts during pandemic

Erin Mairose ⋅ 7 min read

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

John Schmitt collapsed while doing yard work with a neighbor, who called 911

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Nursing home makes room for Sanford Fargo patients

Integrated health system leverages resources to expand hospital capacity

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

A mom wearing a blue face mask places one on her daughter's face as well.

COVID-19 FAQ: How do I get my child to wear a face mask?

Many kids struggle with wearing a mask, keeping it on and keeping it clean

Courtney Collen ⋅ 8 min read

A mature woman leans forward from a chair, grabbing her toes to stretch her ankle.

A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?

Courses teach seniors how to manage falls and increase activity levels

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

COVID-19 Q&A: Visitors matter to long-term care residents

DeeAndra Sandgren says Good Samaritan Society allows safe visits

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

A high school student speaks in a lab with a Sanford Health athletic trainer while both wear face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

High school wrestler returns to the mat after concussion

Return-to-play plan included physical, occupational and speech therapy

Jon Berg ⋅ 6 min read

A mature man walks his dog down the sidewalk in a historic neighborhood.

How do you know when it’s time to seek senior services?

Good Samaritan Society offers services in senior living, home health, therapy

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

A Sanford Health patient smiles in his chair at home with a heart-shaped Sanford Health pillow on his chest.

Open heart surgery patient continues rehab during pandemic

39-year-old diabetic caught a heart problem by keeping regular checkups

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

Occupational therapist Michaela McCaskell at her desk with beach balls on a table behind her.

Happy rehab patient benefits from expert therapy care

Occupational therapy continued through pandemic to heal shoulder from surgery

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 4 min read

Resident beats the odds to recover from COVID-19

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 6 min read

Nursing home makes room for Sanford Fargo patients

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Respiratory therapists find home at Sanford Health

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

COVID-19 Q&A: Visitors matter to long-term care residents

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Nursing home nurse helps create a caring community

Erin Mairose ⋅ 7 min read