Sanford Valley City welcomes two new providers
March 7, 2025
Contact:
Jessica Schindeldecker
Sanford Health Senior Communications Specialist
(701) 200-6080/ Jessica.Schindeldecker@SanfordHealth.org
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Sanford Valley City welcomes two new providers who offer specialized services, enhancing patient care for surrounding communities.
Andrew Herting, MD, is an internal medicine physician specializing in primary care, hospital care and addiction medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of North Dakota.
Heather M. Pautz, LMSW, MSW, is an integrated health counselor. She provides short-term counseling on-site and via telehealth for children, adolescents and adults. Her areas of focus include adjustment disorders, anxiety, depressive disorders, traumatic stress, grief and loss and relationship concerns. She is a graduate of the University of North Dakota.
“We are committed to growing our team to better serve Valley City and the surrounding communities,” said Bob Hagen, Sanford Valley City clinic director. “Dr. Herting and Heather bring valuable expertise that will help us meet the diverse health needs of our rural communities.”
These additions reflect Sanford’s commitment to expanding health care access and offering specialized services close to home.
For more information visit sanfordhealth.org or to schedule an appointment, please call 701-845-6000.
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 2.4 million patients and more than 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 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, 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.
