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Sanford Doc Talk on finding relief from hip and knee pain

September 23, 2025

Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org

Event is free, but registration is required

BISMARCK, N.D. – An expert from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk on hip and knee pain.

Thursday, Sept. 25 – Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence

• 5 p.m.  Social and light appetizers
• 6 p.m.  Presentation

Coridon Huez, MD, orthopedic surgeon, will speak about the common causes of joint pain in the hips and knees. He will discuss nonsurgical and surgical options that can help reduce joint pain and improve mobility. Attendees will leave with practical tips and valuable insights for themselves or when caring for a loved one.

The event is free to attend, but registration is required. Join in person at 1200 Schaffer St. in Bismarck or virtually via Webex.

Sanford Health is dedicated to providing the communities it serves with relevant and up-to-date health information. Doc Talk is a free education series where Sanford physicians present and answer your questions on a wide variety of topics.

To register visit https://www.sanfordhealth.org/classes-and-events/doc-talk-bismarck/9-25-25. For more information or questions, call (844) 362-6330.

The Sanford 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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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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Sanford hosts high school career exploration conference

September 23, 2025

Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org

Event takes place Oct. 14 in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. – Sanford Health is inviting high school students to the Future in Focus Health Careers Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Bismarck Event Center. Students experience a hands-on day of health care career exploration and discover over 20 health care career pathways and education options.

High school students across North Dakota are invited to explore the future of health care in a dynamic setting designed to spark curiosity and learning. They will participate in interactive sessions, hear from inspiring keynote speakers and engage in fun activities.

The conference is free, and lunch is provided. Register for the conference at this link. Contact Linae Enockson at 701-321-0358 or Linae.Enockson@sanfordhealth.org with questions or for more information.

The Sanford 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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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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Sanford Health to host women’s social in Bismarck

September 22, 2025

Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org

BISMARCK, N.D. – Sanford Bismarck is hosting Women’s Social: An Evening of Connection on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 – 9 p.m. to discuss popular women’s health topics. The event takes place at Sixteen03 Main Events, located at 1603 E Main Ave. in Bismarck.

The event begins with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, shopping and socializing. Keynote speaker, Jessica N. Turner, author of “Stretched Too Thin” and the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, “The Fringe Hours,” takes the stage to share tips for living with more intention and less stress through an inspiring message that encourages women to live a more fulfilled life.

The evening ends with a panel of Sanford Health providers discussing the following topics:

• Jessica Sedevie, M.D. – perimenopause, menopause and sexual health
• Jill Klemin, M.D. – breast health
• Lindsey Henderson, M.D. – weight-loss medications (GLP-1s)
• Marie Schaaf, Ph.D. – mental health

The cost to attend the event is $20, and space is limited. Register by Oct. 9 to secure a spot, which includes a gift. Every registration makes an impact – proceeds benefit women’s health at Sanford Health in central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota.

The Sanford 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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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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Bismarck to host Doc Talk on new options for heart patients

September 19, 2025

Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org

Sanford welcomes new family medicine physician to Dickinson

September 18, 2025

Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org

BISMARCK, N.D. – Rachel Potter, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined Sanford Dickinson and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Potter received her medical degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks. She completed her residency in family medicine at Altru Health Systems in Grand Forks.

She provides care for chronic conditions, common illnesses and minor injuries including:

• Abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting
• Fever
• Flu and cold symptoms
• Headaches and dizziness
• Pink eye
• Rashes
• Sinus and respiratory infections
• Urinary tract infections

Dr. Potter is now seeing patients at the Sanford West Dickinson Clinic, located at 2615 Fairway St.

The Sanford 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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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.

Sanford named a Money’s Best hospital for Bariatric Surgery

Contact:
Jon Berg
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Jon.Berg@SanfordHealth.org

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized as one of Money’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery 2025. Sanford is the only hospital in South Dakota recognized on the list.

The list recognizes 75 hospitals across the country for their excellence in bariatric care. Exceptional outcomes, patient satisfaction and safety records are key indicators of quality in this specialty. To be considered among the nation’s top facilities for bariatric care, a hospital must have met key standards of care that demonstrate it specializes in performing high-quality weight loss surgeries.

“We offer a variety of bariatric surgery options that cater to patient’s individual health care needs,” said Morgan Feenstra, bariatric coordinator for Sanford USD Medical Center’s bariatric program. “Different surgery options may include the duodenal switch, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy as well as revisional surgery and management of the lap band. We individualize care for each patient so the patient, along with the surgeon, chooses the best option for them. Obesity-related comorbidities like hypertension, acid reflux or infertility can really improve and sometimes resolve completely as a result of weight loss surgery. Our goal with surgery is to improve the health and quality of life for each of our patients – the weight loss is a bonus side effect.”

The bariatric surgery program at Sanford in Sioux Falls offers a variety of additional resources for patients undergoing weight loss surgery, including health coaching and support, individual and group nutritional classes, exercise options, meal replacements and support groups.

For more information about weight loss options at Sanford Health, visit SanfordHealth.org keywords: weight loss.

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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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.

Sanford Health welcomes new allergist to Bismarck

September 17, 2025

Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org

BISMARCK, N.D. – Kranthi Nomula, M.D., a fellowship-trained allergy and immunology specialist has joined Sanford Bismarck to expand services in allergy and immunology.

Dr. Nomula received her medical degree at SVS Medical College in Mahbubnagar, India. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida, and a fellowship in allergy and immunology at University of South Florida in Tampa.

She evaluates and manages a wide range of conditions in children and adults, including:

• Asthma
• Chronic hives (urticaria)
• Drug and vaccine allergies
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Environmental allergies
• Eosinophilic disorders
• Food allergies
• Immune dysregulation syndromes
• Primary immunodeficiencies

Dr. Nomula has clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of primary immunodeficiency disorders and food allergies.

She is involved in research that aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of rare immune system conditions, including inherited immune deficiencies and complex allergic diseases. Dr. Nomula has contributed to studies exploring new therapies for lung disease in patients with weakened immune systems, as well as research on how certain immune cells behave in people with genetic immune disorders. Her goal is to help bring safer, more effective treatments to both children and adults with challenging immune-related conditions.

Dr. Nomula joins Housam Alasaly, M.D. and Samantha Mollman, PA-C, and is now seeing patients at the Sanford Northern Sky Clinic in Bismarck at 4535 Northern Sky Drive. To schedule an appointment, talk to your primary care provider or call 701-323-8989.

The Sanford 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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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.

Ticks sought for citizen scientist study

September 17, 2025

Contact:

Jillian Johnson

Media Relations Specialist –Bemidji Region

(218) 333-6090 / jillian.johnson@sanfordhealth.org

BEMIDJI, Minn. – Ticks are crawling all around us as we work and recreate outside. Now you can send in the ticks you find crawling on yourself or your pets as part of a citizen scientist study.

Marshfield Clinic Research Institute (MCRI), part of the Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health, is expanding its Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) from Wisconsin to Minnesota. Launched in 2024, TICS is an effort to identify ticks to assess risk of encountering a tickborne disease and to learn more about who is being exposed and diagnosed with tickborne diseases.

Over 6,000 ticks from nearly every Wisconsin county were submitted in 2024. More than 5,400 have been identified so far this year. Ticks in the Midwest are typically active until temperatures drop below freezing in late fall.

“We had overwhelming support from people who are curious and invested in helping better identify the health threats associated with ticks,” said Jennifer Meece, PhD, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute executive director. “With Marshfield Clinic now part of Sanford Health, and the widespread population of ticks throughout the Midwest, it was natural to expand our study into Minnesota.”

Of the ticks collected this year, about 3,500, or more than 65%, were the American dog (wood) tick and the majority of the remainder were the deer (blacklegged) tick. Much of that difference is likely due to the larger wood ticks being easier to spot than the smaller deer ticks.

“With new tick species becoming more prevalent in Wisconsin and Minnesota, the risk for potential newly introduced diseases increases,” said Daniel Hoody, MD, chief medical officer of Sanford Health Bemidji. “By joining this effort, we are trying to determine the extent and significance of this spread and the potential health effects.”

Request a kit

Tick collection kits are available at the Sanford Bemidji Walk-In Clinic, located at 1611 Anne St. NW, in Bemidji. No appointment is necessary and kits are available in the lobby.

For more information, or to request a pre-paid collection kit be sent directly to you, contact tics@marshfieldclinic.org or (715) 389-7796 ext. 16462. Parks and nature centers interested in having kits available for their visitors also are encouraged to contact Marshfield Clinic Research Institute.

Once the tick, dead or alive, has been placed in the collection kit, drop it in the mail to submit using the kits provided. Any tick found on people or pets is appreciated. Each kit will come with a unique identification number that participants can use to look up, via an online dashboard, the species of ticks they submitted. Multiple ticks can be submitted but identification of ticks is limited to 10 per kit.

The kit has additional optional survey questions including the types of precautions the person is taking to avoid ticks, if they have ever been diagnosed with a tickborne disease and if the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute can follow up with the person for potential future studies.

“We are interested in learning more about the diseases and how they affect people,” Meece said. “Tick-borne diseases are complex to diagnose, and sometimes, complex to treat. Having a better understanding of the people affected can better help us in future research.”

Tick submissions from all over Minnesota are encouraged, regardless of whether the person is a Sanford Health or Marshfield Clinic patient.

For more information about Sanford Health, visit sanfordhealth.org.

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 serves 1.4 million patients and nearly 200,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 45 hospitals, 211 clinic locations, more than 160 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers, 2,900 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 540 active clinical trials, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. 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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Sanford Health CMO of virtual care to speak at Dallas forum

September 16, 2025

Contact:
David Brown
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / david.brown@sanfordhealth.org

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health chief medical officer of virtual care David Newman, M.D., will be a featured speaker at the MedCity INVEST Digital Health 2025 conference on Thursday, Sept. 18 in Dallas. The event, presented by MedCity News, will bring together healthcare futurists, novel employers, payers, providers, investors and entrepreneurs to discuss the changing landscape of digital health.

Dr. Newman will join a fireside chat titled: Rural Providers’ Role in the AI Revolution. Moderated by MedCity News associate editor Katie Adams, the conversation will focus on how rural health systems are solving for some of the most pressing care delivery challenges, such as workforce shortages, geographic isolation and limited access to specialists.

“At Sanford Health, we are innovating out of necessity,” Dr. Newman said. “I am excited to share more about how we are investing in virtual care, AI and digital health tools to bridge access gaps, strengthen our workforce and transform the health care experience across the rural Midwest. For many of our patients, it’s virtual care or no care at all.”

As part of Sanford Health’s $350 million Virtual Care Initiative, the Sanford Virtual Care Center opened in November 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The center includes an education institute focused on training the next generation of clinicians for digital practice and an accelerator hub that will trial new and emerging tech for rural patients.

A practicing endocrinologist based in Fargo, North Dakota, Dr. Newman has presented at high-profile industry events across the country including the Reuters Digital Health Summit, HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum and the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit among others.

For more information about Sanford Health, visit sanfordhealth.org.

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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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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SDSU wrestling to face Arizona State at Sanford Pentagon

September 16, 2025

Contact:
David Brown
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / david.brown@sanfordhealth.org

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The South Dakota State Jackrabbits and Arizona State Sun Devils will square off in a wrestling dual at the Sanford Pentagon on Friday, January 2, 2026. Tickets will go on sale at a later date.

“This is a tremendous matchup to kick off the new year,” said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sports. “Both of these teams have experienced success on the mat at the Sanford Pentagon and we’re grateful to Coach Jones and Coach Hahn for coming back to Sioux Falls for what should be an excellent dual.”

The Sun Devils boast a storied history with 13 individual national champions and the 1988 NCAA team national championship. Head coach Zeke Jones was a member of that 1988 squad and is entering his 12^th season leading his alma mater.

“We’re excited to add South Dakota State to our schedule. They have a good team and are always well-prepared,” Jones said. “Sanford Health has always been a great wrestling partner and host. We look forward to competing in Sioux Falls.”

The Jackrabbits are entering their 8^th season under head coach Damion Hahn. At least four individual South Dakota State wrestlers have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in each of the last five years including a record nine individuals last season. SDSU has also earned at least 12 dual victories as a team each year since 2021.

”We always appreciate the opportunity to compete at the Sanford Pentagon. It’s a great facility and they do a fantastic job producing an exciting environment,” Hahn said. “We are looking forward to a good dual against a solid Big 12 team in Arizona State, which has a strong tradition of success.”

ASU and SDSU have met twice with the Sun Devils taking both duals: a 25-13 victory on Nov. 26, 2017 in Tempe, AZ and a 30-9 victory on Nov. 11, 2018 at the Sanford Pentagon.

About Sanford Sports
Sanford Sports is the modern athletics arm of Sanford Health, the premier rural health system in the United States. Rooted in science and health care, Sanford Sports offers a combination of programs, services, events, facilities and partnerships intended to make active lifestyles accessible and rewarding for people of all ages and abilities. Based on the 500-acre Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sanford Sports has been changing the way athletes play for 25 years. With operations in three states, more than one million athletes use Sanford Sports facilities each year. Visit sanfordsports.com for more information.

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Sanford Fargo to host Women’s Social event

Sept. 15, 2025

Contact:
Nathan Aamodt
Sanford Health Media Relations
(701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org

FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health Fargo is hosting Women’s Social: An Evening of Conversation About Perimenopause. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Jasper Hotel, 215 Broadway N., Fargo. The event is free to attend.

Mary Nybakken, MD, double board-certified OB/GYN and family medicine physician and certified by the Menopause Society, will share her knowledge about women’s health. A panel of experts will also discuss perimenopause and how to manage the changes that come with this new phase of life.

The event schedule include:
• 4:30 to 5 p.m. – Social
• 5 to 6 p.m. – Presentation and Q&A

While the Women’s Social is sold out, please click the Future Women’s Social Interest Form to help us plan our next event.

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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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.

Sanford Wahpeton hosting flu vaccination events

Sept. 12, 2025

Contact:
Nathan Aamodt
Sanford Health Media Relations
(701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org

WAHPETON, N.D. – Sanford Health Wahpeton, 333 2nd Ave. N., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.

Sanford Wahpeton Clinic is hosting flu vaccine events on the following dates:

• Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for those 65-years-old and older and 3 to 5 p.m. for those 64-years-old and younger
• Thursday, Sept. 25, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for those 65-years-old and older and 3 to 5 p.m. for those 64-years-old and younger
• Thursday, Oct. 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for those 65-years-old and older and 3 to 5 p.m. for those 64-years-old and younger
• Thursday, Oct. 9, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for those 65-years-old and older and 3 to 5 p.m. for those 64-years-old and younger
• Thursday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages welcome.
• Friday, Oct. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages welcome.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Please visit mysanfordchart.org to schedule your vaccine or call 701-251-6000 to make an appointment.

Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up and bring an insurance card as most insurances are accepted.

A flu vaccine can protect the public from getting sick and protect the people around them. The CDC recommends annual flu vaccines for everyone 6 months and older, especially those at higher risk of complications including pregnant women, older adults and young children.

Visit Sanfordhealth.org to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and get answers to commonly asked questions.

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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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.

Forbes names Sanford one of best employers in SD, ND, WI

Sept. 11, 2025

Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sanford Health has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 by Forbes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.

“Our Sanford family has grown in the last year as we have expanded our mission to care, comfort and cure in more communities throughout the upper Midwest. Every day, I am filled with immense gratitude for our remarkable teams who provide world-class care and service to our patients, residents and health plan members,” said Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health. “To be recognized once again as one of the best employers across the region speaks to the healthy work culture we have created that is shared and embraced throughout our organization.”

To create the seventh annual list, Forbes partnered with an independent research firm to survey more than 160,000 employees who work for a company of at least 500 people within the United States. Sanford Health has 53,000 team members.

Survey respondents were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer on a scale of zero to 10 and were asked to evaluate their workplace based on criteria including wage parity, work culture, paths to professional advancement and whether the employer takes action on serious issues. Participants were also asked to evaluate their previous employers (within the last two years) and organizations they knew within their industry or through friends or family who work there.

In 2024, Sanford Health was also honored on the Forbes’ list of Best Employers for Veterans.

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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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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Sanford welcomes new internal medicine physician to Bismarck

September 10, 2025

Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org

BISMARCK, N.D. – Jonah Warwick, M.D., an internal medicine specialist has joined Sanford Bismarck and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Warwick received his medical degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks. He completed his residency in internal medicine at HCA HealthONE in Lone Tree, Colorado.

He provides diagnosis, preventative care and treatments for complex health issues, including:

• Preventative care
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Seasonal allergies
• Thyroid problems
• Upper respiratory infections
• Urinary tract infections

Dr. Warwick is now seeing patients at the Sanford Fifth & Broadway Clinic in Bismarck at 515 E. Broadway Ave.

The Sanford 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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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.

Sanford welcomes new family medicine physician to Mandan

September 9, 2025

Contact:
Chelsey Kralicek
Sanford Health Media Relations
701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org

BISMARCK, N.D. – Jordan Barth, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined the Sanford North Mandan Clinic and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Barth received his medical degree at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks. He completed his residency in family medicine at the University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine in Bismarck.

He provides care for chronic conditions, common illnesses and minor injuries including:

• Preventative care
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting
• Fever
• Flu and cold symptoms
• Headaches and dizziness
• Pink eye
• Rashes
• Sinus and respiratory infections
• Urinary tract infections

Dr. Barth is now seeing patients at the Sanford North Mandan Clinic, located at 910 18^th St. NW.

The Sanford 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 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 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 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. 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.