University of North Dakota, Sanford announce partnership
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Nathan Aamodt
Sanford Health Media Relations
(701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The University of North Dakota and Sanford Health jointly announced a partnership on Wednesday. Effective July 1, 2024, Sanford Health has been designated as the official physician provider for UND student-athletes, solidifying a commitment to comprehensive healthcare and athletic performance.
“Today’s announcement marks the conclusion of a long process to determine physician services for our student-athletes,” said UND athletics director Bill Chaves. “I want to thank procurement services for their leadership as well as the committee that provided the expert feedback along the way. We are looking forward to working with Sanford Health to provide not only the best care for our student-athletes but cutting-edge research all with the idea to improve athletic and personal performance.”
This partnership marks a significant milestone for both Sanford Health and UND. By joining forces, these two entities aim to enhance the health and well-being of student-athletes, ensuring they receive the highest quality medical care available by providing a wide range of services.
“We are very excited to partner with the student athletes at the University of North Dakota,” said Tiffany Lawrence, Sanford Health Fargo president and CEO. “We are proud of our track record of serving major college sports teams across the upper Midwest and are confident in our services benefiting the overall health of the student-athlete. While this agreement is new, Sanford Health’s commitment to Grand Forks and the surrounding communities is not. Since opening the Sanford East Grand Forks Clinic in 2000, Sanford Health has continued investing in the greater Grand Forks region, offering primary care and specialty services. In 2021, we opened the Sanford Grand Forks Clinic and in 2023, Sanford merged with Valley Bone and Joint, giving UND student-athletes access to the health care they need close to home from the best orthopedic providers the region has to offer. This compliment of providers and expertise helped create the opportunity to partner with UND and UND athletics. We can’t wait to get to work.”
About Sanford
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.
About UND
Founded in 1883, six years before the state itself was established, the University of North Dakota gave North Dakota its name when the former Dakota territories separated into two distinct states. Today, UND is a busy 521-acre campus, the state’s largest. UND has emerged as an innovator in engineering, medicine, aviation, and unmanned aircraft systems.
