Sanford Health.
non-profit, integrated health care delivery system, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 45
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
-
The Sanford Health Foundation supports the main healthcare organization.Some support1 report
-
Jaimie Deraney practiced medicine at a clinic associated with Sanford Health on September 17, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Sanford Health partnered on a housing plan in Bemidji, while Dave Hengel was named Executive Director for Greater Bemidji.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
Housing shortages in Bemidji are negatively affecting local viability and institutional recruitment.Some support1 report
-
Sanford Health provided a matching grant to the Sioux Empire United Way.Some support1 report
-
Agreement ensures core services remain at Sanford Health in Robbinsdale under Minnesota state law oversight.Some support1 report
-
Local sales fund specialized medical care involving Sanford Health and Moorhead.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes combined organizations, with John Allen serving as President and CEO of Prairie Lakes.Some support1 report
-
Angie Craig, running for Tina Smith's vacated Senate seat, discussed healthcare costs with Sanford Health during a campaign stop.Some support1 report
-
Sanford Health is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Well supported3 reports
-
Sanford Health made its largest donation to Sioux Valley Hospital and purchased United National Bank, while Larry Rhoden praised the company's philanthropy.Some support1 report
-
Sanford Health, a South Dakota-based company, announced acquisitions of hospitals in Thief River Falls and Bemidji, and an agreement to combine with North Memorial Health.Well supported8 reports
-
Sanford Health operates in Rapid City.Some support1 report
-
North Dakota State University and Sanford Health have begun a collaboration focused on researching GLP-1 medications.Some support4 reports
-
Sanford Health is expanding its facilities by adding a new clinic space on its campus as part of the MB4 project.Some support1 report
-
Hologic's software was used in a study with Sanford Health on August 13, 2025, highlighting their roles in medical imaging technology.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching Sanford Health
Events traced to Sanford Health, step by step, newest firstAround Sanford Health this week
News at the entities that move Sanford Health most-
Medicare StructuralMedicare open enrollment is currently underway in Michigan.Moves Sanford Health
-
Keith Ellison OperationalA fraud scheme occurred in Minnesota involving Feeding Our Future, leading JD Vance to threaten local officials.Moves Sanford Health
-
Bemidji StructuralThe Northwest Minnesota Foundation is involved in discussions regarding local school funding in Bemidji, exploring potential future financial solutions.Moves Sanford Health
-
North Dakota State University OperationalA new leader was appointed at Iowa State University, succeeding David Cook, while the Bison Football program advanced to FBS.Moves Sanford Health
-
First Premier Bank StructuralRoyal Bank of Canada and First Premier Bank increased their positions in the Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF on October 24, 2026.Moves Sanford Health
-
city council TransactionalAshley Harder, a Phoenix business owner, has announced her candidacy for Phoenix City Council District 4.Moves Sanford Health
Connections
The 24 strongest of 45, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sanford Health Foundation Structural
The foundation provides essential financial and operational support to the main healthcare organization.
-
Robbinsdale Structural
Sanford Health is committed to maintaining core hospital services within the community of Robbinsdale.
-
Bemidji Structural
Sanford Health functions as a critical economic cornerstone, creating a structural dependency for Bemidji.
-
T. Denny Sanford Structural
T. Denny Sanford provided foundational financial support and naming rights that enabled the launch and ongoing operations of Sanford Health.
-
Scott Engel Structural
Scott Engel serves as Vice President of Biobehavioral Research at Sanford Health.
-
Denny Structural
Denny's philanthropy fundamentally transformed the hospital system, leading to Sanford Health adopting his name.
-
Medicare Structural
Medicare payments are a critical financial input that sustains the operational viability of rural healthcare providers like Sanford Health.
-
Beltrami County Operational
The entities are formally partnered to develop a local housing plan, indicating operational coordination.
Show all 24 connections
-
Luverne Structural
Sanford Health is forecast to close its services in the community of Luverne.
-
Sanford USD Medical Center Structural
Sanford Health is integrating its operations into the Sanford USD Medical Center campus, contributing to its growth and expansion.
-
North Dakota State University Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on research projects focused on GLP-1 medications and obesity treatment.
-
Prairie Lakes Structural
Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes are formally integrated into combined organizations.
-
Keith Ellison Operational
Keith Ellison and Sanford Health established a formal partnership, evidenced by a financial commitment from the health corporation.
-
First Premier Bank Structural
Sanford Health owned First Premier Bank, establishing a parent-subsidiary relationship.
-
Sioux Empire United Way Transactional
Sanford Health provided a matching grant to the Sioux Empire United Way.
-
Thief River Falls Transactional
Sanford Health acquired hospitals located in Thief River Falls.
-
city council Transactional
Sanford Health provided funding for projects overseen by the city council.
-
Dakota State University Transactional
Sanford Health committed $1 million to Dakota State University fund.
-
Sioux Falls Shared context
Sanford Health is headquartered and operates within the geographic context of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
-
Moorhead Shared context
Sanford Health operates within the geographic and economic context of Moorhead, which serves as a base for its specialized medical care functions.
-
Rapid City Shared context
Sanford Health operates within the geographical and market context of Rapid City.
-
Minnesota Shared context
Sanford Health maintains an operational presence within the state of Minnesota.
-
Angie Craig Mentioned together
Angie Craig discussed healthcare costs with representatives of Sanford Health.
-
South Dakota Shared context
Sanford Health operates and serves communities within the state of South Dakota.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Sanford Health is closing services at Luverne, requiring patients to travel to Sioux Falls or Worthington, while Keith Ellison unveiled an initiative in Minnesota.
- Sanford Health provided a $15 million commitment on October 28, 2026.
- Sanford Health committed $1 million to a fund at Dakota State University.
September 2026
4 events- The Sanford Health Foundation supports the main healthcare organization.
- Jaimie Deraney practiced medicine at a clinic associated with Sanford Health on September 17, 2026.
- Housing shortages in Bemidji are negatively affecting local viability and institutional recruitment.
- Sanford Health provided a matching grant to the Sioux Empire United Way.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
5 events- Local sales fund specialized medical care involving Sanford Health and Moorhead.
- Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes combined organizations, with John Allen serving as President and CEO of Prairie Lakes.
- Angie Craig, running for Tina Smith's vacated Senate seat, discussed healthcare costs with Sanford Health during a campaign stop.
- Sanford Health is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Sanford Health made its largest donation to Sioux Valley Hospital and purchased United National Bank, while Larry Rhoden praised the company's philanthropy.
June 2026
5 events- Sanford Health, a South Dakota-based company, announced acquisitions of hospitals in Thief River Falls and Bemidji, and an agreement to combine with North Memorial Health.
- Sanford Health operates in Rapid City.
- North Dakota State University and Sanford Health have begun a collaboration focused on researching GLP-1 medications.
- Sanford Health is expanding its facilities by adding a new clinic space on its campus as part of the MB4 project.
- Hologic's software was used in a study with Sanford Health on August 13, 2025, highlighting their roles in medical imaging technology.