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
Nebraska long-term care nurse earns leadership award
Leanne Atwood is Good Samaritan Society’s National Ever Forward Leader Champion
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Good Samaritan Society locations earn silver quality award
AHCA/NCAL awards go to long-term care locations with best quality metrics, survey results nationwide
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From CNA to nursing director, Kansas RN earns national honor
Amy Davis is the National Ever Forward Director of Nursing Champion
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Maintenance employee cares for residents and their homes
National Ever Forward Champion Jerry Kelch is ‘an angel’ to those who know him
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Assisted living aide couldn’t imagine working elsewhere
Good Samaritan Society residents feel at home with caregivers like Julie Oaks
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North Dakota girl with a goat wins volunteer of the year
No kidding – Peyton Marquart brings animals inside for intergenerational entertainment
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‘Unrealistic’ staffing mandate threatens access to care
Leaders and caregivers meet with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
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23 Good Samaritan Society locations receive national award
The Bronze Award is the first of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program
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Society leaders to join congressional briefing in nation’s capital
Leaders will voice concerns with lawmakers about federal staffing mandate
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Hospice providers make patients feel like family
Social worker witnesses compassion in her own grandmother’s care
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Long-time facilities manager retires, son steps in
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