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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
From the front lines: Health care hero Molly DeSpiegler, RN
Sanford Health nurse volunteered to work with patients who may have coronavirus
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Surgeon’s modified gastrostomy tube may reduce patient risk
Sanford Health's Dr. Steven Briggs redesigns tube used to feed ICU patients
⋅ 7 min read
Researcher feels urgency, knowing families who need help
Kevin Francis, Ph.D., studies fatal childhood Batten disease at Sanford Research
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Man fundraises for research-study inspiration: his daughter
Friedreich's ataxia can't be stopped yet, but two men have formed a bond trying
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Volunteers honor veterans with personal hospital visits
Sanford Health Veterans Ambassadors encourage patients with military backgrounds
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Jerico Alicante: Travel nursing gives a new perspective
"Something in traveling — it really makes me motivated"
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Cardiologist’s math skills help keep patients off dialysis
Dr. Adam Stys: Less dye during heart procedures means less kidney damage
⋅ 7 min read
Nurses’ love, compassion at foundation of day-to-day work
Every nurse has a story. Here are some heartwarming examples.
⋅ 10 min read
Heart research: Two lab leaders share common goal, spirit
Dr. Michelle Baack, Dr. Randy Faustino on collaborative, complementary paths
⋅ 18 min read
Vietnam War created PA training for rural, Native care
Rural Americans rely heavily on those trained through this innovative program
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Activities assistant wows residents with music
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Cancer
- Mentor supports women with breast cancer going on 10 years
- Breast cancer survivor opts for mastectomy, plastic surgery
- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- Young colorectal cancer patient urges others to get screened
- Camp for cancer patients designed to support entire family
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Children's Health
Heart
- Hypoxia leaves woman bedridden for more than a year
- Sanford cardiac surgeon receives 25th Guardian Angel award
- 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
- More in Heart
Orthopedics
- World of adventure awaits after hip replacement surgery
- 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
- More in Orthopedics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Early-phase cancer treatments available at Sanford Health
- 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
- More in Research
Senior Services
Innovations
- Sanford leaders spotlight AI innovation at digital summit
- Fortune’s ‘most innovative’ list includes Sanford Health
- Sanford Health leaders discuss AI, digital innovation
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- Virtual care at Sanford Health reaches milestone
- More in Innovations
News
- Sanford Sports creates Black Hills home at E3 in Rapid City
- Sanford Bismarck CEO appointed to national leadership role
- Sanford medical centers ranked top hospitals in Dakotas
- Public celebration set to honor legacy of T. Denny Sanford
- Rapid City, Sanford Health unveil sports complex partnership
- More in News
Sanford Health Foundation
- Pat’s Story: The Gift of Music
- Annie’s Story: A Princess, A Castle and a Kingdom of Caregivers Find Victory Over Childhood Cancer
- 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
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- An Educator’s Guide to Emotional Regulation in Schools
- Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Growth Mindset and Resilience
- Encourage Nutritious Eating with a Food Rainbow
- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- More in Sanford fit
