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Terri Barta meets with Sanford health neurologist, Dr. Tanya Harlow

Aphasia patient faces future with a smile

Sanford Health treats neurological syndrome which affects people’s ability to communicate

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

A woman carries a tray of potatoes in an industrial kitchen at Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Specialty care workers live legacy of Good Samaritan Society

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Treadmills and other physical therapy and rehab equipment stand ready in a bright new Sanford Health clinic.

New therapy storefront offers easier access, better care

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

A Sanford Health doctor meets with two women, in an exam room: a patient and her health guide.

Health guides help patients navigate health care system

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

A student and Sanford Health mentor hold a giant check in front of a stage with three screens that say "AU Augustana University: Congratulations Balize!"

Speech pathology is a career for student who used to stutter

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Close-up of using foam roller and massaging his leg muscles during gym workout.

Speed up your recovery with blood flow restriction therapy

BFR and low-intensity exercise let you keep training safely during rehabilitation

Ellen Koester ⋅ 4 min read

Living room of a 1920s home with light hardwood floors, thick window frames, wall sconces and period furniture including a plush sofa, two wooden wheelchairs and a desk. Two posters display historical information about the home, the original site of the Good Samaritan Society in Arthur, North Dakota.

History House provides inspiration for future caregivers

Original home of Good Samaritan Society serves as museum at current North Dakota location

Matt Holsen ⋅ 7 min read

Good Samaritan Society nurse in scrubs and face mask works at a stand-up desk in a hallway at the Arthur, North Dakota location.

Original North Dakota location provides pandemic relief

Good Samaritan Society helps Sanford Medical Center Fargo expand patient capacity

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

A nurse in surgical mask helps a patient use a breathing device.

Post-pandemic program gets patients back on their feet

Good Samaritan Society rehabilitation pros see health effects of isolation

Matt Holsen ⋅ 8 min read

View through the end of a clear tube with a hospital bed inside it. The door is open like a bank vault.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A unique service in Bemidji

Sanford Health offers treatment close to home for help healing wounds

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 min read

A seated man in shorts gets help from two Good Samaritan Society health care workers at each side.

‘Team Lowell’ gets 77-year-old on his feet and back home

After a year of rehabilitation, Good Samaritan Society resident walks out on his own

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

A Sanford Health patient lies on his side in the gym, swinging a weight overhead with his left hand, both arms extended.

Workout warrior benefits from regenerative medicine

'The gap is gone' after patient uses his own cells to treat a rotator cuff tear

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

A little girl smiles widely while usingan adaptive swing on a sunny playground.

Therapists help girl with rare disorder walk on her own

Chromosomal syndrome causes lower muscle tone, requires therapy in young children

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 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 ⋅ 13 min read

In a clinical gym, a young woman throws a ball to the floor while balancing on one foot. Her Sanford Health physical therapist stands next to her.

After two years of physical therapy, a return to sports

South Dakota high schooler recovers from injuries to both knees

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?

Mick Garry ⋅ 13 min read

Unique therapy and rehabilitation center reopens at Society

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

Fall prevention top of mind as risk increases in pandemic

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

‘Team Lowell’ gets 77-year-old on his feet and back home

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Therapists help girl with rare disorder walk on her own

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 min read

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