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A rural-urban residency rotation model
Podcast: Doctor training gets redesigned for all of America, not just big cities
Secrets of memory loss, according to a brain specialist
Podcast: Understanding Alzheimer’s as a form of dementia and how to spot it early
The business of caring for America’s seniors
Podcast: Two senior care CEOs discuss how policy, tech and workforce can advance quality care
Hospital at Home moves care where patients heal best
Podcast: Hospital leaders advocate for expanding, supporting more home care
Tips for finding senior care, from a senior care nurse
Podcast: Nursing director shares lessons from moving her own grandparents into a nursing home
Functional fitness: What is it & why is it needed as we age?
Podcast: Experts work with your goals to help with movements, activities that directly translate into your everyday lifestyle
Mentor, trainee share lessons from admin training program
Podcast: Leadership development rotations include a day as a nursing home resident
What makes small-town nursing homes tick?
Podcast: Good Samaritan leaders depend on community support to engage residents, help staff
Coping with aging and the transitions that come with it
Podcast: Learn tips for dealing with loss, finding purpose, staying social and more
Meet 3 women who are leading senior care into the future
Podcast: ‘Women of Distinction’ recipients recall first jobs and rural care as a calling
Recent Stories
Former Society leader proud to be part of 100-year history
Dave Horazdovsky retired after 42 years serving residents in many roles, including CEO
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Society nurse continues education with veteran scholarship
Health system puts priority on hiring and promoting people with military service
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What makes nursing different at Sanford Health
Sense of community, continuation of care help nurses, patients and residents alike
⋅ 6 min read
Scholarship bolsters LPN working her way through school
Meet Salyna Norindr, Good Samaritan Society nurse and Sanford Equity Scholarship recipient
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Nursing home hosts ‘century march’ for 100-year-olds
Good Samaritan Society hits century milestone this year along with Windom residents
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Samaritan’s Feet treats seniors to foot washing & footwear
Partnership with Good Samaritan Society helps protect older adults from falls
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Hospice care team became family for one Minnesota couple
Sara Heard says of Sanford Luverne hospice caregivers: "I consider them my friends”
⋅ 7 min read
Nebraska nurse a third-generation ‘Good Samaritan’
Grandparents and parents linked Abby Stukenholtz to caregiving at an early age
⋅ 8 min read
Nursing home sets scene for later-in-life love story
Partners Peggy Nyhaug and Doug Olander met at Good Samaritan Society
⋅ 6 min read
History House provides inspiration for future caregivers
Original home of Good Samaritan Society serves as museum at current North Dakota location
⋅ 7 min read
Trending
Long-time facilities manager retires, son steps in
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Heart
- 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
- Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening
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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
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Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- 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
- Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
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Senior Services
Innovations
News
- 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
- Sanford Health reinvests $1 billion to expand access to care
- Sanford USD Medical Center earns 5-star CMS rating
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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
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Sanford fit
- 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
- Back‑to‑School Resources That Build Positivity, Confidence and Growth Mindset
- Conversation Starters to Help Kids Build Confidence for Back-to-School
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