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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
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
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‘Faith in the Field’ shares devotions from variety of voices
YouTube series highlights a new Good Samaritan Society location each week
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Young volunteer paints nails, brings pony to see residents
Jorja Boller, 12, has helped at Good Samaritan Society since she was 5 years old
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Society leaders focus on safety, integrated health care
Virtual meeting remembers a pandemic year and recognizes employee service
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92-year-old is overcoming COVID with return to swimming
Good Samaritan Society resident dives back into training for races this fall
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Unique therapy and rehabilitation center reopens at Society
Residents, patients can use space to regain confidence in everyday activities
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Getting stronger, recovering faster with rehab at Society
Therapy helps patients regain strength and move from hospital to home
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Therapy assistant at Society known as a ‘great motivator’
Tammy Jans gets seniors to get the most out of their rehabilitation
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Wisconsin woman’s daily letters bring residents joy
Kirby Feldmann is the Good Samaritan Society's National Ever Forward Volunteer Champion
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Long-time facilities manager retires, son steps in
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Good Samaritan committed to high-quality senior care
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Orthopedics
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- What to know about total joint replacement surgery
- Air Force veteran finds joy serving Aberdeen athletes
- Dual injuries give football player a chance to get stronger
- Runner and football player gets back on track after injury
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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
- Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’
- Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion
- Administrator sets standard with positive leadership
- Retired Minnesota nurse and her dog fetch volunteer award
- Nursing leader shines with cheer, fiery commitment to care
- More in Senior Services
Innovations
News
- Sanford Health adding new medical building in Sioux Falls
- Half of ticks tested in WI study carry Lyme disease bacteria
- Sanford Health, North Memorial Health plan to combine
- Top award for workplace mental health goes to Sanford Health
- 32 new Sanford Black Hills clinicians to begin practicing
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Sanford Health Foundation
- A Legacy That Inspires: 2026 Roger Maris All-Star Week Raises over $1 million for Cancer Care
- Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
- 2026 Pours for a Purpose Raises nearly $415,000 for Bemidji Emergency Department Remodel
- Lexi’s Story: Emergency Patient to Emergency Advocate
- 2026 Blueway Events Raise $380,980 for Cancer Care in Bismarck
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Sanford fit
- How to Create an Active Daily Routine for Kids at Home During the Summer
- How to Co‑Create a Screen‑Free Routine with Your Teen
- Build Healthy Habits with Curiosity: Conversation Swaps That Boost Cooperation
- How to Keep Kids Eating Well When Routines Disappear
- Simple Ways to Keep Kids Happy and Energized on Vacation
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