Bismarck honors philanthropist David Miller
Sept. 17, 2026
Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org
BISMARCK, N.D. – Sanford Bismarck and the Sanford Health Foundation unveiled the Sanford David D. Miller Surgery Center, recognizing the extraordinary generosity and lasting impact of longtime donor David Miller.
Formerly known as the Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center, the facility was renamed in honor of Miller’s more than $3 million in philanthropic support of nursing education and surgical services at Sanford Health.
A special ceremony held Sept. 17 brought together Sanford leaders, caregivers, community members and supporters to celebrate Miller’s commitment to advancing healthcare and improving the lives of patients across the region.
“David Miller’s generosity has made a meaningful and lasting difference for our patients, caregivers and communities,” said Sara Haugen, vice president, Sanford Bismarck Foundation. “His support has helped strengthen surgical services, invest in nursing education and ensure future generations have access to high-quality care. We are honored to recognize his remarkable legacy through the naming of the David D. Miller Surgery Center.”
Miller’s gifts have helped advance key initiatives that support patient care while investing in the future healthcare workforce. His commitment to nursing education has helped prepare the next generation of caregivers, while his support of surgical services has enhanced Sanford Health’s ability to provide exceptional care close to home.
The newly named Sanford David D. Miller Surgery Center stands as a lasting tribute to the power of philanthropy and the difference one individual can make in the lives of countless patients and families.
“Philanthropy plays a vital role in helping Sanford Health fulfill its mission to care, comfort and cure,” said Todd Schaffer, president & CEO, Sanford Bismarck. “David’s generosity demonstrates how donor support can create a meaningful impact that extends far beyond a single gift.”
The naming reflects Sanford Health Foundation’s deep appreciation for Miller’s unwavering support and his dedication to improving healthcare throughout the region.
Read more about David’s story as a donor: https://www.sanfordhealthfoundation.org/paying-it-forward-bismarck-nursing-grad-gives-back-in-nd/
The Sanford Health Bismarck Region provides health care to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 26 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 55,000 employees and serves more than 2 million patients and nearly 415,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 58 hospitals, 289 clinic locations, 145 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and 1,100 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to nearly 80 specialties. More than 400 residents and fellows are trained each year through graduate medical education with Sanford Health fully funding and supporting 29 of the 40 available programs. Sanford Health also includes 92 retail pharmacies, including Sanford and Lewis Drug pharmacies with locations in 6 states, and more than 300 pharmacists. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
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