Recognition

Proven One of America's Best
Sanford Health has been recognized by various independent organizations as a national leader in healthcare. A special thanks goes to our staff and physicians for their continued commitment and dedication. Read about our latest recognitions below and see why Sanford Health is the best choice for you and your family.

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Jill DeVries, Sanford USD Medical Center
Jason Raether, Sanford Health
Ann Mays, Sanford Clinic
Ladene Veldhouse, Sanford Clinic
Rose Ligtenberg, Sanford USD Medical Center
Kathy Altena, Sanford Health Network
Carol Cressman, Sanford USD Medical Center
Rhonda Klinkenborg Sanford Health Network
Stephanie Vasgaard Sanford Clinic Women's Health

Magnet - American Nurses Credentialing Center
Sanford USD Medical Center has earned national recognition as a Magnet nursing facility from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It's the highest nursing honor that a hospital can receive - it recognizes excellence in nursing leadership and patient care.

National Research Corporation
In September 2006, the National Research Corporation (NRC) recognized the nation’s top hospitals as 2006/07 Consumer Choice Awards winners. The award identifies hospitals which healthcare consumers have chosen as having the highest quality and image in 186 markets throughout the U.S. Sanford USD Medical Center was named one of these hospitals. The NRC determines the winners by consumer perceptions on multiple quality and image ratings collected in the company’s Annual NRC Healthcare Market Guide® study. The 2006/07 Healthcare Market Guide is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive study of its kind. No other study used to measure hospital performance and preferences contains more consumer responses than NRC’s study.

Thomson Top 100 Hospitals
Sanford USD Medical Center was named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson®, the nation's leading source of healthcare information products. The award recognizes hospitals that have achieved excellence in quality of care, operational efficiency, financial performance, and adaptation to the environment. This is the sixth time Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized with this honor.