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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
Nursing director honors father after winning national award
Jennifer Burchell felt called to be a nurse after caring for her dad
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Employee does it all, from resident care to driving bus
Traci Gragert is National Ever Forward Employee Champion at Good Samaritan Society
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With mentorship, nonclinical staffer became an RN
Chelsie Hammargren’s career in nursing got a surprising start: cleaning the hospital
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ER nurses share military experience, growing family
Jake and Jenna Burton met working at Sanford, have stayed for how it supports veterans
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CNA, mom of 4 goes back to school with help from work
Marlo Kemmer earns Sanford Health Equity in Education Scholarship
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Once-homeless student will graduate with nursing degree
Sanford Health Equity in Education Scholarship covers the rest of Sidney Welling’s tuition
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Sister’s chronic illness, many nurses inspire new career
Amanda Polzen earns Sanford Equity in Education Scholarship to pursue LPN in midlife
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Mobile crisis nurse surprised with scholarship
Continuing education helps Megan White keep making a difference in mental health
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Work-from-home choice is here to stay at Sanford Health
Flexible work began as a temporary policy during the pandemic. It’s now a built-in benefit.
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Community care manager earns nurse leadership role
Fellowship offers continuing education and investment in nursing staff
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GI doctor’s legacy galvanized by forward focus
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Activities assistant wows residents with music
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Competition and care: brotherly love on display in Fargo
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Cancer
Children's Health
Heart
- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- 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
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Orthopedics
- Pediatric scoliosis: What every parent should know
- 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
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Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Curiosity sparks decades of guiding students through science
- Half of ticks tested in WI study carry Lyme disease bacteria
- 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
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Senior Services
- SD nursing home honored to care for World War II veteran
- 101-year-old ‘farm girl’ finds community with Good Samaritan
- 7 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
- Good Samaritan shares commitment to high-quality senior care
- Quality care, reliable funding are top issues for seniors
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Innovations
- Sanford Health CEO to speak at Healthcare of Tomorrow event
- 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
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News
- Sanford Health News earns 6 Regional Emmy nominations
- Sanford medical centers named ‘great hospitals in America’
- 7 Sanford hospitals among top places for heart attack care
- One system, one mission: Partnership strengthens care in MN
- Sanford Health, North Memorial Health complete partnership
- More in News
Sanford Health Foundation
- A Million Little Moments: Children’s Gala Raises $2.4 Million for Sanford Children’s
- 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
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Why Bedtime Routines Matter
- Kick Boredom with Healthy Choices
- Mental Health Myths vs. Reality: Understanding the Truth About Teen Mental Well-Being
- Mindfulness in Schools: How to Create a Mindful Classroom
- Classroom-Friendly Yoga Poses: Simple Exercises to Help Students Reset and Refocus
- More in Sanford fit
