Primary Focus
At the end of each year, we invite a group of healthcare professionals in our region to share their insights on what's working - and what could be working better - in their practices. This year, we posed two questions to seven primary care providers from across South Dakota, Southwest Minnesota, and Northwest Iowa. From the high cost of care to countering misinformation to preparing for AI, their answers provide a fascinating glimpse into life in rural primary care today.
Worthington Ambulance Grieves Loss of Emergency Medical Technician – GoFundMe Launched
The Worthington community is mourning the loss of 28-year-old EMT James Limmer after he was killed in a motorcycle crash in Maine. A GoFundMe has been organized to help with funeral costs.
Sanford Worthington Medical Center Welcomes Two New Providers
Heather Reber, M.D. and Jodi Scott, M.D., both OB/GYNs, have joined the Sanford Worthington OB/GYN Clinic.
Sanford Health Network 4th Quarter DAISY award Recipient Karen Terhark, RN Worthington Medical Center
On October 19th 2022 my husband and I were induced to deliver our still born daughter. Karen was the nurse on duty when our daughter made her arrival. Not only did Karen hug me and cry for/with us, but she took EXCELLENT care of our baby.