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Sanford Health eyes more growth in Ghana

Sanford Health has more than doubled its locations in Ghana in the past three months thanks to a public-private partnership with the national government in the African country. Ghana Health Services recently transitioned 12 of its facilities in the Central and Western Regions of Ghana to Sanford World Clinics.  These locations were operating under the […]
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Clinical trials: ‘Increased treatment options’

David Pearce, president of Sanford Research, recently talked to MED Magazine about clinical trials.
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Sanford Health brings electronic medical records to Ghana

Sanford Health today announced that it ranked in the top 100 on this year’s InformationWeek 500 – a list of the top technology innovators in the U.S.  Sanford Health was recognized this year because of the development and implementation of electronic medical records (EMRs) at its clinic locations in Ghana, Africa. Before the implementation of electronic […]
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Sanford implements electronic medical records in Ghana

Sanford Health has implemented a custom electronic medical records (EMR) system for a World Clinic location in Ghana, Africa. With the help of Sioux Fall-based DocuTAP, a provider of EMR and practice management (PM) software, Sanford equipped its location in Cape Coast with this technology. Integration of EMR systems in developing countries is a frequent […]
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Sanford supporter inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

Sanford supporter inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

Gary Hall Jr., a member of Sanford Children’s International Advisory Board, was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Harris Theater in Chicago, IL, last week. Hall Jr. entered the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Hall Jr. is a 10-time Olympic medalist who, in addition […]
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Sanford Health plastic surgeon transforms lives worldwide

Sanford Health plastic surgeon transforms lives worldwide

Dr. Rif’ At Hussain works with Sanford World Clinics to perform surgeries on children with cleft lip and palate in Pakistan.
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Denny Sanford named International Outstanding Philanthropist

Denny Sanford, successful businessman and long-time supporter of health programs, children’s services and other charitable causes across the United States, has been selected to receive the 2012 Award for Outstanding Philanthropist, given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) as the organization’s top philanthropy honor. The award honors an individual with a proven record of […]
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Sanford Center provides one location for research centers

Sanford Health-MeritCare’s research efforts, once spread out in multiple locations across Sioux Falls, are now located together inside the new Sanford Center. Sanford Health recently converted the former Hutchinson Technology building in northern Sioux Falls into corporate offices and space for all Sanford research centers. The Sanford Center was unveiled during a ribbon cutting celebration […]
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Sanford Childrens Clinic to Open in California

Children in northwest San Diego County will soon have their own Castle of Care™. Sanford Health recently announced plans to open a Sanford Children’s Clinic in Oceanside, CA. Children in northwest San Diego County will soon have their own Castle of Care™. Sanford Health recently announced plans to open a Sanford Children’s Clinic in Oceanside, […]
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Sanford Health breaks ground on children’s clinic in Belize

Central America is one step closer to having more pediatric healthcare closer to home after the groundbreaking on May 4 of the first Sanford Children’s international clinic. The clinic in Belize City, Belize will open by the summer of 2011. It will provide pediatric care to the growing population and be designed in a castle […]
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