For the sixth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2026-2027 ranked Sanford USD Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in South Dakota.
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center was also ranked as the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota.
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings are published to help patients decide where to receive care. U.S. News evaluates data on nearly 5,000 hospitals in 15 adult specialties and 21 adult procedures and conditions. This recognition reflects Sanford Health’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and achieving positive clinical outcomes across the region.
“We have an incredible opportunity to provide quality, accessible healthcare to patients in our region,” said Andy Munce, president and CEO of Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “Being recognized as the No. 1 hospital in South Dakota reinforces the fact that every individual on our team is vital to the care we provide patients. Whether it’s a family welcoming a new baby into the world or a patient walking through their cancer journey, they’ll never do it alone. Our team of caregivers are right by the patient’s side, providing quality healthcare in a comfortable environment.”
High-performing in multiple procedures and conditions
Sanford USD Medical Center received high-performing rankings in several procedures and conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, colon cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart arrhythmia, pacemaker implantation, back surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement and pneumonia.
“Being named the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the exceptional care our teams provide every day,” said Todd Schaffer, M.D., president and CEO, Sanford Bismarck. “This recognition belongs to our physicians, nurses and caregivers whose dedication make a difference in the lives of patients and families across our region. As we celebrate this achievement, we will continue investing in innovative, patient-centered care to ensure the communities we serve receive the very best healthcare for years to come.”
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center is nationally ranked in cancer care and received high-performing rankings in several procedures and conditions, including cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery, geriatrics, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, and pulmonology and lung surgery.
Learn more
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- Sanford Bismarck recognized for specialized care
- Bismarck recognized with ACC HeartCARE designation
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