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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
Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion
Clients praise ‘our gal Sal’ Kangas, Good Samaritan national nursing champion
Administrator sets standard with positive leadership
Ever Forward Champion Madison Kinkaid puts people first through care and continuing education
Retired Minnesota nurse and her dog fetch volunteer award
Good Samaritan names Janene Hodnefield and Beau as national volunteer champions
Nursing leader shines with cheer, fiery commitment to care
Kammy Ellwanger lifted spirits of Good Samaritan staff, residents through wake of blaze
Compassion at the cornerstone of Minnesota caregiver’s gifts
Sabrina Ohl honored as Good Samaritan National Ever Forward Caregiver Champion
Stories from working through the storm
Sanford Bemidji employees went above & beyond in the days following June 21 storm
Orthopedic surgeons parallel each other in life and work
Drs. Kyle Muckenhirn and Erik Slette know each other well in and outside their jobs
Pilot retires after 42-year career at Sanford Health
Sherwin Bolks spent decades transporting patients, doctors and business leaders
59-year-old living out her dream as Good Samaritan CNA
Rosa Avila is the health system’s national caregiver champion this year
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Heart
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- ‘Miracle’ baby home and healthy after extended PICU stay
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening
- ND woman first in state with new implantable defibrillator
- More in Heart
Orthopedics
- Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
- Marshfield Children’s helps girl heal from kickball injury
- New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- What to know about total joint replacement surgery
- More in Orthopedics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
- Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
- Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
- More in Research
Senior Services
Innovations
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Maci’s Story: Finding Joy in the Journey
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- 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
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- Back‑to‑School Resources That Build Positivity, Confidence and Growth Mindset
- Conversation Starters to Help Kids Build Confidence for Back-to-School
- Checking In With Your Kids
- More in Sanford fit