Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
Sanford Health honors the life and legacy of lead philanthropist Denny Sanford. Learn about his impact.
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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
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
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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”
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Nebraska nurse a third-generation ‘Good Samaritan’
Grandparents and parents linked Abby Stukenholtz to caregiving at an early age
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Nursing home sets scene for later-in-life love story
Partners Peggy Nyhaug and Doug Olander met at Good Samaritan Society
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History House provides inspiration for future caregivers
Original home of Good Samaritan Society serves as museum at current North Dakota location
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Original North Dakota location provides pandemic relief
Good Samaritan Society helps Sanford Medical Center Fargo expand patient capacity
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Long-time facilities manager retires, son steps in
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