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Sanford Fargo named best hospital in North Dakota

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

FARGO, N.D., July 30, 2020 — Sanford Medical Center Fargo was named as the best hospital in North Dakota according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2020-2021 Best Hospital rankings.

For the 2020-21 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties and 10 procedures and conditions. In the 16 specialty areas, 134 hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty. In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized best regional hospitals based on high performing rankings across multiple areas of care.

In addition to being named best hospital, Sanford Medical Center Fargo earned high performance ratings in the adult specialty of orthopedics and the following conditions and procedures:

“We appreciate this honor, it’s nice for our physicians and staff to be recognized,” said Sanford Fargo President Bryan Nermoe. “Our focus is on building a culture from the inside out that generates improved quality. We have high expectations for 5-star care and measure ourselves against the best hospitals in the nation. Our patients deserve it. That’s our top priority.”

Sanford Fargo consists of three hospital campuses with nearly 10,000 employees.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 46 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and 10 countries. Learn more about Sanford Health’s transformative work to improve the human condition at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.