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Sanford recognizes its employees during Nurses Week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In recognition of Nurses Week, Sanford Fargo hosted a nursing recognition event. This event was held at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo and had over 700 people in attendance. This included nurses and friends of nursing who were nominated by their colleagues that recieved awards. There were eight awards in different categories given throughout the…

Sanford, NDSCS introduce EMS apprenticeship to combat shortage

Sanford Health partners with NDSCS that would pay students for tuition, books and uniforms.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Five students at the North Dakota State College of Science will have an opportunity to earn while they learn through an EMS apprenticeship. The money is coming from Sanford and the partnership with the school has been ongoing for years. Officials are looking at this as a pilot program and an opportunity to see if it…

Sanford announces All-Star Maris Celebrity golf lineup at Swing Training

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pro wrestling champ Brock Lesnar, Vikings tight end Ben Ellefson and baseball greats Ken Griffey Senior and Goose Gossage are among those who will play in the annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf tournament. Sanford Health announcing the lineup during the kickoff of the inaugural Swing Training fundraiser at Suite Shots in South Fargo. Teams of up…

Volunteers share meaningful experiences with hospice friends

It's National Volunteer Month and Sanford's hospice volunteers shed light on how they impact patients and their families.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers across the world come in many shapes and sizes with varying skill sets. During National Volunteer Month, Sanford is showing how important hospice volunteers are to families. “We have companionship volunteers that go in and just provide comfort and visits to patients whether that’s playing cards with them or writing letters or just talking. We…

Court rules documents in Sanford child porn investigation must be unsealed

T. Denny SanfordPIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that affidavits from an investigation into child pornography allegations against billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford must be unsealed. In 2019, South Dakota investigators searched his email account, as well as his cellular and internet service providers, for evidence of possession of child pornography, after his accounts were…

Sanford Virtual Care introduces new service for behavioral health appointments

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Sanford Health patients across Minnesota can now schedule behavioral health appointments through their MySanford chart account. “What’s exciting about this is we’re trying to break down some of the stigma of behavioral or mental health. There’s still some stigma at times that people are afraid to seek out and get help and it’s just normal…

Study: Flu vaccines slowing down hospitalizations

Half of all people who had their flu shot had less illness and emergency room visits compared to those not vaxxed.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The CDC reports this latest flu vaccine has reduced hospitalizations among children by nearly three quarters and nearly half of all adults. “It’s transmitted by little droplets, water droplets that go through the air and you don’t necessarily have to see them or see the sneeze in the light as it’s coming towards you. You could…

Former MN Governors Speak Out Against Sanford Controlling U of M Medical Center

Fmr. Gov. Mark Dayton (D-MN) & Fmr. Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN)ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Two former Minnesota governors join forces and speak out against South Dakota-based Sanford Health getting control of the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Fairview Health merger. Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tim Pawlenty voiced their concerns in front of the Senate Committee on Health…

Hegland Succeeds Herman as Prairie St. John’s CEO

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Prairie St. John’s has a new CEO: Ty Hegland. He takes over running the mental health hospital after serving for the past five years as President and CEO of Sharehouse, a substance abuse center. He also previously served as an executive at Sanford Health. Hegland succeeds Jeff Herman who served as Prairie St. John’s CEO for…