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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
Wellness visits: Regular checkups for everyone
Routine preventive care lets you focus more on staying well and less on being sick
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6 Good Samaritan locations receive national quality award
AHCA/NCAL award honors long-term care providers that have improved quality outcomes
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Zebra, art draw guests into assisted living community
Resident Joni Benson draws, son Jim provides taxidermy to Good Samaritan – Heritage Grove
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Welcome Ladies help ease transition to assisted living
Helping hands await new residents at Good Samaritan – Grand Island Village
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59-year-old living out her dream as Good Samaritan CNA
Rosa Avila is the health system’s national caregiver champion this year
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Spectrum of care is there from the moment they fly in
Colorado couple finds senior living location to meet their long-term needs
⋅ 5 min read
Home health nurse helps veteran get new furnace
96-year-old East Grand Forks stroke survivor served during Korean War
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Retired music director helps to unlock forgotten feelings
Good Samaritan volunteer honored for devotion to memory care residents
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Iowa nursing director recognized for compassionate care
Good Samaritan names Lori Johnson as national director of nursing champion
⋅ 9 min read
Minnesota nurse leads with laughter and love for residents
Good Samaritan names Chris Hanson as National Ever Forward Leader Champion
⋅ 10 min read
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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 Bismarck CEO appointed to national leadership role
- 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
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Pat’s Story: The Gift of Music
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- 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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