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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
COVID-19 vaccination can help keep long-term care open
Dr. Johnson: Even with breakthrough cases, vaccine is still the ‘right choice’
⋅ 8 min read
Senior pastor leads talk on faith, science and vaccines
‘Love for the neighbor’ shows up in COVID-19 care at Good Samaritan Society
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Puppy is part of the family at the Good Samaritan Society
Shiloh the border collie mix brings snuggles and comfort to nursing home residents
⋅ 3 min read
Fast-acting staff save senior living center from grass fire
Montana location keeps residents, building safe before firefighters arrive
⋅ 5 min read
National ‘future leaders’ program chooses Society executive
Aimee Middleton is executive director of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
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Brain Fitness combines activities for sharper body and mind
Activities like classes keep residents moving and motivated
⋅ 4 min read
‘Faith in the Field’ shares devotions from variety of voices
YouTube series highlights a new Good Samaritan Society location each week
⋅ 7 min read
Young volunteer paints nails, brings pony to see residents
Jorja Boller, 12, has helped at Good Samaritan Society since she was 5 years old
⋅ 5 min read
Society leaders focus on safety, integrated health care
Virtual meeting remembers a pandemic year and recognizes employee service
⋅ 6 min read
92-year-old is overcoming COVID with return to swimming
Good Samaritan Society resident dives back into training for races this fall
⋅ 7 min read
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Long-time facilities manager retires, son steps in
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- 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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News
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- 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
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- 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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