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7 Sanford hospitals among top places for heart attack care

7 Sanford hospitals among top places for heart attack care

American College of Cardiology recognizes sustained, high quality of care
David Brown ⋅ 5 min read
Sanford surgeon earns prestigious traveling fellowship

Sanford surgeon earns prestigious traveling fellowship

Dr. Nathan Skelley exchanges ideas, techniques with top orthopedic surgeons
Mick Garry headshot Mick Garry ⋅ 14 min read
Sanford medical centers ranked top hospitals in Dakotas

Sanford medical centers ranked top hospitals in Dakotas

U.S. News & World Report 2026-27 rankings recognize hospitals for exceptional care
Jon Berg ⋅ 4 min read
Sanford USD Medical Center earns 5-star CMS rating

Sanford USD Medical Center earns 5-star CMS rating

2026 ratings by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recognize healthcare quality
Jon Berg ⋅ 2 min read
7 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards

7 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards

Silver winners are long-term care locations with best quality metrics, survey results
Tess Hedrick headshot Tess Hedrick ⋅ 4 min read
Sanford Health MD named Top 50 clinical leader

Sanford Health MD named Top 50 clinical leader

Modern Healthcare recognizes clinical leaders who are driving transformation
Paul Heinert ⋅ 4 min read
23 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards

23 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards

2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL honors quality senior care
Tess Hedrick headshot Tess Hedrick ⋅ 5 min read
Activities assistant wows residents with music

Activities assistant wows residents with music

‘Jenna Jams’ is a weekly feature from someone who brings joy daily
Matt Holsen headshot Matt Holsen ⋅ 8 min read
Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’

Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’

Steve Reves left tire manufacturing to work in Good Samaritan kitchen
Matt Holsen headshot Matt Holsen ⋅ 8 min read
Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion

Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion

Clients praise ‘our gal Sal’ Kangas, Good Samaritan national nursing champion
Matt Holsen headshot Matt Holsen ⋅ 7 min read