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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
Pediatric geneticist Gene Hoyme’s influence spans globe
S.D. native helped Sanford in pediatrics, research, Imagenetics, World Clinic
⋅ 28 min read
Cancer patient, 12, gets one last fishing trip — at hospital
Sanford Health and state agency quickly pulled off surprise for boy & family
⋅ 19 min read
Carol Cressman: ‘Sanford Health believes in kids’
Pediatrics director appreciates her roles in Castle of Care, flight nursing
⋅ 11 min read
Taking cancer survivorship care to the next level, for all
Inclusive care for cancer survivors is part of $1.8 million CDC grant
⋅ 14 min read
Theresa Larson: The root of nursing is serving
30-year RN now helps next generation of nurses as a leader and liaison
⋅ 10 min read
Hometown boy’s plight moves NICU nurse to donate kidney
Jan Germundson didn't know Ashton Hanson, but she felt called to help young teen
⋅ 22 min read
Philip Samuelson: ‘Making the care transition stronger’
As regional VP, he pulls campuses together to provide care across the lifespan
⋅ 10 min read
Brain researcher L-J Pilaz is ‘like a discovery junkie’
New addition to Sanford Research looks at neural stem cells' role in development
⋅ 10 min read
Sanford nursing leader draws on 20 years in Air Force
Tracy Kaeslin's supervised doctors, techs — and transformed a chapel into an ICU
⋅ 7 min read
‘Military members put the task at hand first’
Jeff Pratt combines life as an Army Reservist with a career at Sanford Health
⋅ 11 min read
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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
