Veterans Archives - Sanford Health News

Dave Rowe sitting at a table facing Dale Drew on the opposite end

Vietnam DJ serves up music and memories at Sanford Vets Club

Dave Rowe, now a hospital volunteer, relives radio show with fellow veterans

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

veterans affairs: Group of men and women smile while standing in front of sign for Sanford Veterans Club.

Veterans Affairs officials visit Sanford Veterans Club

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

Adaptive sports program provides fitness, fellowship

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Return to workforce: Nikki Terveer worked part-time for 12 years while raising her children.

‘Returnship’ bridges resume gap for experienced employees

Michelle Erpenbach ⋅ 6 min read

Tracy Kaeslin smiles while talking to an off-camera interviewer

Sanford nursing leader draws on 20 years in Air Force

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

veterans health care: David Shulkin speaking into microphone in podcast studio

Podcast: ‘We have to do better for our veterans’

19 min ⋅ October 22nd

Dr. David Shulkin on veterans' benefits, mental health care and his new book

Jose Vasquez smiles while sitting at a conference table.

Veteran brings goal-oriented mindset to role at World Clinic

From Green Berets to blue Sanford badge, Jose Vasquez leads by serving

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 18 min read

Jeff Pratt smiles and sits at a conference table with a garden view behind him.

‘Military members put the task at hand first’

Jeff Pratt combines life as an Army Reservist with a career at Sanford Health

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

Veterans health innovators learn from Sanford Imagenetics

Free genetic testing program touted at VHA Innovation Experience (iEx) meeting

Katie Foutz ⋅ 3 min read

David Shulkin sitting at his desk and smiling with a window in the background.

David Shulkin: ‘Innovation is central to our mission’

Former VA Secretary leads in-house innovation at Sanford Health

Jared Leighton ⋅ 14 min read

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie stands at a podium in a full ballroom during a press conference for the Sanford Health/Veterans Affairs PHASeR program announcement.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs praises Sanford partnership

Sanford Health's free genetic test is one way companies are helping veterans

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

Julia Kabance sits under a banner reading "Happy 109th birthday Julia Kabance." She celebrated her 109th birthday at her home at Good Samaritan - Valley Vista in Kansas.

Veteran turns 109 at Good Samaritan Society

Julia Kabance on her longevity: Good food, good rest and stay close to God

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Julia Kabance, 108 years old.

108-year-old WWII vet remains committed to a life of service

Julia Kabance is a healthy Native American vet from Kansas with a lot to say

Mick Garry ⋅ 20 min read

Legends: Hands lay on a folded American flag

Legends partners with nonprofit to help military families

$25,000 donation to Folds of Honor is largest gift in Legends for Kids' history

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 3 min read

Pro Patria award celebrates: Kelby Krabbenhoft stands at a podium at Sanford Veterans Club.

Sanford Health celebrates Pro Patria Award

Honor recognizes health system's support of employees who serve in the military

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Jose Vasquez: A group of Sanford World Clinics health care providers stand in front of a sign that says "Centro Medico Metropolitano."

Ex-Green Beret leads Sanford clinic in Costa Rica

Clinic director has passion for health care, leadership, Sanford Health team

Jared Leighton ⋅ 14 min read

Sanford nursing leader draws on 20 years in Air Force

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Veterans health innovators learn from Sanford Imagenetics

Katie Foutz ⋅ 3 min read

General sees Sanford Chip as more help for veterans’ health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

David Shulkin: ‘Innovation is central to our mission’

Jared Leighton ⋅ 14 min read

Veterans Affairs officials visit Sanford Veterans Club

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read