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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
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American Indian health advocates: Bridging the gap
Annual Native American powwow honors medical caregivers in Northern Minnesota community.
Rural nursing: What’s nice about small-town care
"You never know what’s going to come through your door next.”
Freel finds her career niche with help from Sanford Research
A journey from tiny college in Missouri to large research team in SD
Sanford Research inspires grad student Hannah Wollenzien
Variety of experiences helped her find her research specialty
Anderson able to pursue two careers with Sanford Research
Future researcher and doctor finds lab close to home
Sanford Health employee takes mission trip to Ecuador
After her mission trip to Ecuador, Sanford Health employee hopes to return with a team of medical professionals.
Nurse retiring after 49 years: Life, death and sleepy docs
Her advice to new nurses: "Treat every patient just like you would treat your grandmother or someone else you are close to.”
A heartfelt thank you: Video
This story begins with the call many of us can relate to. An elderly mother has not been seen or heard from in a couple days. Fearing the worst, a friend contacts her son and he tells the police to break in the door. They find an 86 year old woman on the floor of […]
Sanford Health employee competes on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
"My kids and I have watched it quite a bit and they have always said I should go on the show."
Former patient becomes nurse because of childhood care
Letter from one of her care givers provided inspiration. "I get to see patients over and over again and establish that connection."
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