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Wildfire danger near Estes Park

Colorado wildfires: Good Samaritan Society evacuates safely

Estes Park Village residents are back home after a few days at other locations

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls features a pond, fountain and walking paths.

Good Samaritan Society connects virtually with customers

For now, custom virtual tours replace visits for people looking for a new home

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

A brick sign for Sanford is nestled among landscaping outside Sanford Medical Center Fargo, towering in the background on a sunny day.

Nursing home makes room for Sanford Fargo patients

Integrated health system leverages resources to expand hospital capacity

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Good Samaritan Society residents in wheelchairs smile for the camera in colorful hats on Halloween.

Celebrating Halloween safely at Good Samaritan Society

This year features socially distanced costume parades with residents watching

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Professional photo of Nichole Hassebroek

Seniors battling cancer have a lot of treatment options

There are caregivers across the country willing to meet you where you are

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

Light and dark blue infographic showing medical icons next to text: "COVID-19 HIGH RISK SAFETY PRECAUTION CHECKLIST: Get a flu shot. Wear a mask. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands often. Limit outings. Get creative socially."

At risk for severe COVID-19? Rely on your support system now

Limit your exposure by staying home more, avoiding crowds over holidays

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

A nurse seen through a car window pulls on a face mask before treating a COVID-19 patient in home care.

COVID-19 home care keeps recovery going in comfort

“Some would not have been able to come home without our help," nurse says

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Three Good Samaritan Society workers pose in face masks outside in the courtyard. Award winner Annette Rosario is wearing a tiara and holding flowers.

Secretary helps others balance work and life

Good Samaritan Society's Annette Rosario earns scheduling honors

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Tom Syverson (left) sits down with Sanford Health News' Simon Floss (right) to discuss voting, visitations, and vaccine updates at The Good Samaritan Society

Voting, COVID-19 & flu: Advice for seniors

Good Samaritan Society helps residents to safely exercise their rights

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Pandemic tech: Two mature women share the screen of a tablet computer with graphs and charts. You can only see their hands, glasses and a glasses case on the desk.

Technology plays an important role during pandemic

Screening & reporting app among custom tech solutions at Good Samaritan Society

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 5 min read

Advance care planning: Let’s ‘talk turkey’

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 7 min read

87-year-old harpist plays for patients in hospice

Matt Holsen ⋅ 7 min read

County partnership improves life in long-term care

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Residents shelter while officials gauge hurricane damage

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

Hospice care team became family for one Minnesota couple

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read