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Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

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
Friend’s heart attack signs help woman survive own ordeal

Friend’s heart attack signs help woman survive own ordeal

Cardiac rehab patient strengthens her heart at Sanford Bismarck
Jason Anschutz 5 min read
COVID long-hauler still recovering one year after diagnosis

COVID long-hauler still recovering one year after diagnosis

Symptoms that linger include shortness of breath, brain fog, extreme fatigue
Jason Anschutz 6 min read
Fargo man rehabs at Sanford after traumatic bike accident

Fargo man rehabs at Sanford after traumatic bike accident

Ralph Holte suffered multiple injuries, spent 60 days away from home
Jason Anschutz 6 min read
Therapy pool, wellness center help seniors stay active

Therapy pool, wellness center help seniors stay active

Rehabilitation amenities bring residents back even after they finish treatment
Matt Holsen 5 min read
Patient learns to walk again with help of donated walker

Patient learns to walk again with help of donated walker

Family honors father by giving back to clinic that helped him. Now others benefit.
Ariana Mount 7 min read
After life-changing UTV crash, teen commits to recovery

After life-changing UTV crash, teen commits to recovery

Landyn Keiser’s ‘can’t stop, won’t stop’ mindset inspires his Sanford Health care team
Courtney Collen 9 min read
Former client and family call OT their guardian angel

Former client and family call OT their guardian angel

Good Samaritan Society therapist helps people ‘get better, get independent, get home’
Matt Holsen 5 min read
Nursing home activity director becomes characters on stage

Nursing home activity director becomes characters on stage

Costumed concerts are part of meeting sensory needs while marking seasons
Matt Holsen 6 min read
Patient with cerebral palsy grows up with Sanford Children’s

Patient with cerebral palsy grows up with Sanford Children’s

Bismarck boy works with physical therapists to use power chair, improve independence
Jason Anschutz 6 min read