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Competition and care: brotherly love on display in Fargo
⋅ 10 min read
Brother, sister find their calling in long-term care
⋅ 7 min read
GI doctor’s legacy galvanized by forward focus
⋅ 15 min read
Activities enrich life for senior care residents
⋅ 10 min read
Activities assistant wows residents with music
⋅ 8 min read
Podcasts
Rural doctor and farmer relates to her patients
Podcast: ‘I know the sacrifices they make to get here,’ says Dr. Elizabeth Brown
A senior nursing student chats about her career path
Podcast: New RN and her mentor share what makes nursing at Sanford Health different
Recent Stories
Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’
Steve Reves left tire manufacturing to work in Good Samaritan kitchen
⋅ 8 min read
Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion
Clients praise ‘our gal Sal’ Kangas, Good Samaritan national nursing champion
⋅ 7 min read
Administrator sets standard with positive leadership
Ever Forward Champion Madison Kinkaid puts people first through care and continuing education
⋅ 10 min read
Retired Minnesota nurse and her dog fetch volunteer award
Good Samaritan names Janene Hodnefield and Beau as national volunteer champions
⋅ 9 min read
Nursing leader shines with cheer, fiery commitment to care
Kammy Ellwanger lifted spirits of Good Samaritan staff, residents through wake of blaze
⋅ 11 min read
Compassion at the cornerstone of Minnesota caregiver’s gifts
Sabrina Ohl honored as Good Samaritan National Ever Forward Caregiver Champion
⋅ 9 min read
Stories from working through the storm
Sanford Bemidji employees went above & beyond in the days following June 21 storm
⋅ 8 min read
Orthopedic surgeons parallel each other in life and work
Drs. Kyle Muckenhirn and Erik Slette know each other well in and outside their jobs
⋅ 5 min read
Pilot retires after 42-year career at Sanford Health
Sherwin Bolks spent decades transporting patients, doctors and business leaders
⋅ 4 min read
59-year-old living out her dream as Good Samaritan CNA
Rosa Avila is the health system’s national caregiver champion this year
⋅ 6 min read
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Orthopedics
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Research
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Sanford Health Foundation
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