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
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
Hospital at Home moves care where patients heal best
Podcast: Hospital leaders advocate for expanding, supporting more home care
Tips for finding senior care, from a senior care nurse
Podcast: Nursing director shares lessons from moving her own grandparents into a nursing home
Mentor, trainee share lessons from admin training program
Podcast: Leadership development rotations include a day as a nursing home resident
What makes small-town nursing homes tick?
Podcast: Good Samaritan leaders depend on community support to engage residents, help staff
Coping with aging and the transitions that come with it
Podcast: Learn tips for dealing with loss, finding purpose, staying social and more
Meet 3 women who are leading senior care into the future
Podcast: ‘Women of Distinction’ recipients recall first jobs and rural care as a calling
Sustainable home care needs caregivers, lawmaker support
Podcast: Home care agencies can be most successful when connected to a hospital system, says consultant
Recent Stories
Triage nurse cares for patients one phone call at a time
Sarah Carey uses family medicine and hospital experience to reach out remotely
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Sanford distributes vaccine to its rural hospitals, clinics
Small town health care workers are thankful for COVID-19 vaccine close to home
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‘Virtual Doctor’ takes top honors in HealthHack contest
Students answer Sanford Health's call for innovative health care solutions
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Sanford Health idea challenge takes on suicide prevention
Pandemic has worsened suicide risk for patients and those who care for them
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Sanford, UND unveil Behavioral Health Bridge
Website aims to limit long-term mental health effects from COVID-19 pandemic
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Sanford Health fights hunger with $3 million donation
The pandemic has exacerbated hunger, and the health system is responding
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Keeping pregnancy and family care close to home in Sheldon
Family praises local care following two pregnancies in northwest Iowa
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Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit
Sanford Health continues to offer mammograms-on-the-go to many rural areas
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Sanford Health supports, celebrates Native American cultures
Native patient liaison & community events help all feel welcome
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Drive-thru the flu: Sanford Health offers mobile flu shots
If you wear a mask & roll up your sleeves, there's no need to leave the car
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Help collect ticks for study of their health effects
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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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