Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
Sanford Health honors the life and legacy of lead philanthropist Denny Sanford. Learn about his impact.
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Hospital at Home moves care where patients heal best
Podcast: Hospital leaders advocate for expanding, supporting more home care
What makes small-town nursing homes tick?
Podcast: Good Samaritan leaders depend on community support to engage residents, help staff
Creating healthy communities at work is an ongoing process
Podcast: "Happiness is a sense of contribution," says author Eric Termuende
Get used to diabetes checkups being a call or click away
Podcast: Dr. David Newman provides virtual care from Fargo, North Dakota
Virtual care becomes everyday practice
Podcast: Some primary care, mental health providers see all of their patients online
Virtual clinic shortens distance to health care
Podcast: Residents of rural North Dakota welcome Sanford Virtual Care’s first satellite clinic
Sanford Health’s commitment to our veteran community
Podcast: Capt. Paul Weckman on veterans programs at Sanford, Good Samaritan Society
Women supporting women through diagnosis, treatment
Podcast: Cancer mentorship program provides support for newly diagnosed patients
PGA is among Sanford Health’s unique partnerships
Podcast: Sanford Labs leader Rochelle Odenbrett describes COVID-19 testing on golf tour
Recent Stories
How to help Sanford fight COVID-19 on Giving Tuesday Now
Donations of money and supplies will help patients and employees
Ethanol producer starts making sanitizer for health care
Sanford Health glad for supply from Poet, which gets nearby help with bottling
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Local businesses reach out to thank Sanford caregivers
Gestures of appreciation across the region include discounts on food, hotels
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Prayer shawls and blankets bond Sanford volunteers
Committed volunteers once knit in person, now keep knitting shawls from home
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Sanford Health joins ‘world of hearts’ movement
Children's hospital staff & patients spread positivity amid COVID-19 uncertainty
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Raven Industries makes protective gowns for Sanford Health
Technology company now helps protect health care providers treating COVID-19
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Profile by Sanford helps stock food pantry shelves
Donation to Feeding South Dakota includes 16,000 meals
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Parade at the castle: First responders brighten kids’ days
With few visitors allowed, patients get to wave through their windows
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Virtual career fair helps nurses explore Sanford jobs
Virtual chat offers opportunity to discuss career paths one-on-one
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COVID-19 prompts a call to help those most affected
Mayor: 'Our community has a tremendous heart for giving'
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Lewis Drug and Sanford Health: What happens next?
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NICU read-a-thon helps babies and families alike
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Throwback sports venue makes history of its own
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- 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
- More in Research
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Celebrating a Visionary: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Denny Sanford
- 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
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Checking In With Your Kids
- 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
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