Workplace Health - Sanford Health News

Jerico Alicante stands looking at rocky Mountains with back to camera.

Jerico Alicante: Travel nursing gives a new perspective

"Something in traveling — it really makes me motivated"

Alexa Olson ⋅ 6 min read

nurses love working with patients

Nurses’ love, compassion at foundation of day-to-day work

SHN Staff ⋅ 10 min read

A farmstead with grain bins and a barn stands in the background, reflected in a body of water in the foreground. Flooding has made farming a challenge.

When farming stresses pile up, there is help and hope

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 18 min read

A healthy work environment fights doctor burnout. Clinicians walk down an Aberdeen medical center hallway.

Healthy workplace for providers helps patients, too

Mick Garry ⋅ 18 min read

varicose veins: Woman massaging her legs after wearing high heels all day at work in office

Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

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

‘Returnship’ bridges resume gap for experienced employees

Sanford Health offers new program to help professionals ease back in

Michelle Erpenbach ⋅ 6 min read

North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani speaks at a podium labeled NDSU with an American flag hanging in the background.

Executive health exams cater to busy leaders

NDSU president gets all his medical screenings and tests done in a single visit

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 6 min read

A young nurse smiles at a classmate while a row of other nurses looks on. They are sitting in an auditorium-style classroom as part of the Sanford Nurse Residency Program.

Sanford Health adds nurse residency program

New 12-month program helps health system keep new nurses

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Construction worker with helmet and safety jacket on outdoor construction site examines blueprints.

Identifying, minimizing danger from workplace health hazards

An occupational hygienist can help improve on-the-job safety

SHN Staff ⋅ 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

infection prevention: Two nurses working in hospital setting

Specialty nurses work behind scenes to keep everyone safe

Infection prevention specialist Julie Jacobson looks everywhere, all the time

Jon Berg ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford Health LPN Joan Muller receives a hug from Dr. Ashley Briggs (in floral dress) after being presented with a check for $1,000 raised from sales of Dr. Briggs' handmade earrings.

Co-workers rally for nurse Joan Muller as she faces cancer

LPN gets blessings back after decades of encouraging patients and team

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 24 min read

Ashley Merkel, a nurse

Medical assistant role goes beyond technical skills

At Sanford Health, MAs bridge the relationship between patients and providers.

SHN Staff ⋅ 10 min read

South Dakota HOSA-Future Health Professionals gather at the Sanford Pentagon

Health care contest draws hundreds of students to Pentagon

More than 750 aspiring health care workers from across South Dakota gathered.

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 6 min read

Freedom Award: outside of sanford center building

Sanford Health named semifinalist for national Freedom Award

135 semifinalists were narrowed down from 2,415 submissions.

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

Identifying, minimizing danger from workplace health hazards

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

Medical assistant role goes beyond technical skills

SHN Staff ⋅ 10 min read

Sanford Health celebrates Pro Patria Award

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Sanford Health named semifinalist for national Freedom Award

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

Healthy workplace for providers helps patients, too

Mick Garry ⋅ 18 min read