From Bedside to ‘Webside’
Endocrinologist David Newman, describes himself as a "die-hard Midwestern Dakotan". Newman grew up in Fargo and became an endocrinologist to take care of people in his home area. What he didn’t anticipate was how far many of those people would have to travel just to sit in his exam room….
Northern Cheyenne internal medicine specialist finds purpose and support at Sanford Health
Ciciley Littlewolf, MD, doesn’t know where she first got the idea to be a doctor. Growing up on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana, she didn’t know a lot of medical professionals…
South Dakota Hospitals Recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Awards
As part of National Rural Health Day this month, a number of South Dakota facilities have been recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in quality.
The Future Is Now: Rural Health Leaders Chart a Path Forward at Annual Summit
On an overcast day in Sioux Falls, some of the most influential voices from across the country came together, full of energy and optimism, to explore solutions to the most complex issues facing rural health care today at the fourth annual Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care.
A Store in Bismarck Will Now Host Sanford Health Equip
Sanford Health Equip in Bismarck, N.D. will be moving to a new store location in 2026. Construction is set to begin before the end of the year and the new store is expected to open in spring of 2026.
Sanford Health Expands Fargo Residency Training with New Amber Valley Campus Location
Numerous Sanford Health Fargo residency programs have relocated to the Sanford Amber Valley Campus, in Fargo, North Dakota.
New Physicians Join Sanford Health in North Dakota
These 20 physicians have recently joined Sanford Health in North Dakota.
Local Facilities Recognized by Chartis Center for Rural Health
Several South Dakota facilities have been recognized this year by the Chartis Center for Rural Health with Performance Leadership Awards.
Forbes names Sanford Health one of America’s Best In-State Employers in Three States
Sanford is recognized by Forbes as a top in-state employer in multiple Midwest states.
RN Case Manager Joyfully Helps Clients Find Long-Term Care
For many individuals and their families, finding placement in a long-term care center is a difficult and exhausting process. RN case managers, like Brenda Holm of Good Samaritan Society, understand the system and the struggles these families face.
Sanford nurse and 'everyone's friend' retires after 60 years
Sanford LPN Carol Wieneke retired in December after working at Sanford Luverne for her entire 60-year career.
Pioneering Pediatric Care - The Rise of Sanford's Pediatric Emergency Department
Stomach aches, respiratory infections, lacerations, and fractures may be all in a day's work for a busy emergency department like Sanford Health's. But when the patient is a child, even a routine case may turn out to be anything but.
Bridging Compassion and Resources to Help Patients Find Hope
Equipped with compassion, Sanford Community Health Workers (CHWs) assist patients in getting access to basic needs and essential support….
Looking Forward: Regional Healthcare Leaders Share Their Hopes for the Year Ahead
For our end-of-the-year issues, we invited CEOs of some of the region's leading hospitals and health systems, both small and large, to share some of the things they are looking forward to at their respective organizations in 2024.
What’s New at Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine?
Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, delivers comprehensive and compassionate musculoskeletal care with a team approach.
Supporting Survivors at Sanford: Oncologist Shelby Terstriep, MD
"You're a survivor from the moment you're diagnosed." It's a mantra that is repeated over and over again among cancer care providers at Sanford. The Sanford Survivorship Program, under the direction of Stelby Terstriep, MD, puts it into action.
Neonatal Research Network Funding Advances Care for Sanford Children's NICU Patients
Sanford Children’s Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Sioux Falls recently secured extended funding from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) for Neonatal Research Network (NRN) clinical trials through 2030.
Sanford Ambulance To Host Citizen’s EMS Academy
Sanford Ambulance will host a citizen’s academy designed to provide residents with invaluable insights into the world of emergency medical services and equip them with life-saving skills.
Total Vascular Care for Your Patient at Sanford Vascular Associates
When your patient needs vascular treatment, Sanford Vascular Associates is here. Dr. Thekla Bacharach, South Dakota’s only female vascular surgeon, is one of four fellowship-trained and board-certified surgeons on the growing team at Sanford Health.
North Dakota Symposium On Adults, Aging And Disabilities Is October 26-27 In Bismarck
Health and human service professionals and service providers are invited to attend the North Dakota Symposium on Adults, Aging and Disabilities, Oct. 26-27, at the Radisson Hotel in Bismarck.