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
Clinician well-being is a strategy to keep good doctors
Podcast: Leadership, culture, and the power of listening in rural health care
Thriving in a dynamic health insurance landscape
Podcast: How provider-aligned plans keep patients centered
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
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
You can learn to be resilient, says author-speaker
Podcast: Chad Foster, blind businessman and adventurer, shares 5 lessons for health care
Coping with aging and the transitions that come with it
Podcast: Learn tips for dealing with loss, finding purpose, staying social and more
Recent Stories
Rural health summit aims to cultivate health care workforce
Shortage of health care providers in rural areas worsens rural health disparities
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Workforce, quality efforts featured at national conference
Good Samaritan Society VP Aimee Middleton speaks on state of nursing home industry
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Fargo PD officers discharged, celebrated after recovery
Mass casualty training helped save their lives, caregivers nursed them back to health
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Cowboy Up event surpasses $1 million in donations
Ride Against Cancer features trail ride, brings together families affected by cancer
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Military flyover represents growing Sanford collaborations
Golf tournament appearance is latest example of health system’s support of service members
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Soldiers thank Sanford ER doc with surprise recognition
Doctor helped to save 26-year-old who came in with multiple-organ failure
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A daughter shares her dad’s mental health story
Increasing mental health awareness in rural communities can help save lives
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For pediatric patient, a shopping spree & donation drop-off
Landyn Keiser picks out toys for children’s hospital, golf gear for his tournament duties
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Sanford Medical Centers ranked No. 1 hospitals in Dakotas
U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 rankings recognize hospitals for exceptional care
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Sanford International spectators boost local economy
Golf tournament-related spending brings $100 million to Sioux Falls region since 2018
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Remote patient monitoring service expands at Sanford
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Lewis Drug is joining Sanford Health
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Sanford Health, North Memorial Health plan to combine
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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
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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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