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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
Sanford Health’s commitment to our veteran community
Podcast: Capt. Paul Weckman on veterans programs at Sanford, Good Samaritan Society
The fight against CF: breathing life into patients
Podcast: 2020 Sanford Lorraine Cross Award finalist Dr. Michael Welsh talks fighting CF
A mark through coronaviruses
Podcast: Dr. Mark Denison has been studying coronaviruses since the 1980s
Committing to a cure for cancer
Podcast: Through CAR T-cells, Dr. Carl June has found a way to fight leukemia
Recent Stories
7 Sanford hospitals among top places for heart attack care
American College of Cardiology recognizes sustained, high quality of care
Sanford surgeon earns prestigious traveling fellowship
Dr. Nathan Skelley exchanges ideas, techniques with top orthopedic surgeons
Sanford medical centers ranked top hospitals in Dakotas
U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 rankings recognize hospitals for exceptional care
Sanford USD Medical Center earns 5-star CMS rating
2026 ratings by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recognize healthcare quality
7 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
Silver winners are long-term care locations with best quality metrics, survey results
Sanford Health MD named Top 50 clinical leader
Modern Healthcare recognizes clinical leaders who are driving transformation
23 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL honors quality senior care
Activities assistant wows residents with music
‘Jenna Jams’ is a weekly feature from someone who brings joy daily
Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’
Steve Reves left tire manufacturing to work in Good Samaritan kitchen
Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion
Clients praise ‘our gal Sal’ Kangas, Good Samaritan national nursing champion
Cancer
Children's Health
Heart
- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- Hypoxia leaves woman bedridden for more than a year
- 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
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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
- More in Orthopedics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Curiosity sparks decades of guiding students through science
- Half of ticks tested in WI study carry Lyme disease bacteria
- Early-phase cancer treatments available at Sanford Health
- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- More in Research
Senior Services
- 101-year-old ‘farm girl’ finds community with Good Samaritan
- 7 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
- Good Samaritan shares commitment to high-quality senior care
- Quality care, reliable funding are top issues for seniors
- Activities enrich life for senior care residents
- More in Senior Services
Innovations
- Sanford Health CEO to speak at Healthcare of Tomorrow event
- Sanford leaders spotlight AI innovation at digital summit
- Fortune’s ‘most innovative’ list includes Sanford Health
- Sanford Health leaders discuss AI, digital innovation
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
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News
- Sanford medical centers named ‘great hospitals in America’
- 7 Sanford hospitals among top places for heart attack care
- One system, one mission: Partnership strengthens care in MN
- Sanford Health, North Memorial Health complete partnership
- Sanford Sports creates Black Hills home at E3 in Rapid City
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Sanford Health Foundation
- A Million Little Moments: Children’s Gala Raises $2.4 Million for Sanford Children’s
- Pat’s Story: The Gift of Music
- Annie’s Story: A Princess, A Castle and a Kingdom of Caregivers Find Victory Over Childhood Cancer
- Maci’s Story: Finding Joy in the Journey
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Mindfulness in Schools: How to Create a Mindful Classroom
- Classroom-Friendly Yoga Poses: Simple Exercises to Help Students Reset and Refocus
- 10 Ways to Minimize Screen Time
- An Educator’s Guide to Emotional Regulation in Schools
- Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Growth Mindset and Resilience
- More in Sanford fit