Celebrating Excellence
At Sanford Health, we believe quality health care should be available close to home for everyone, everywhere. In our pursuit of providing world-class care to America’s Heartland, we’ve earned national recognition for leading rural health care delivery, providing high quality care, prioritizing culture and employee well-being, and advancing health equity.
Leadership and Innovation in Rural Health Care Delivery
Sanford Health is a leading force in the transformation of rural health care delivery. We think proactively and find solutions that meet our patients where they are.
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
- Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2022, 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023 and 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2024 by Modern Healthcare.
- Sanford Health was named to Most Innovative Companies 2023 and Most Innovative Companies 2024 by Fortune.
- Sanford Health was recognized as one of the Top Places to Work in Healthcare in 2023 by Becker’s Healthcare.
- Sanford USD Medical Center named among best employers by Forbes.
Health Care Quality
We offer care you can count on. As we continue to make health care more accessible, we remain steadfast in providing exceptional care to our patients.
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
- Sanford USD Medical Center was named one of the Great Hospitals in America 2023 by Becker’s Healthcare.
- Sanford USD Medical Center was named as the Top Hospital in South Dakota in 2023 by U.S. News and World Report.
- Sanford USD Medical Center was named one of the Top 100 Hospitals for GI Care in 2023 by Healthgrades.
- Sanford Heart Hospital was recognized on the list of the Top 100 Health Systems and Hospitals with Great Heart Programs by Becker’s Healthcare.
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo was named as the Top Hospital in North Dakota in 2023 by U.S. News and World Report.
- Sanford Bemidji Medical Center was recognized on the list of Great Community Hospitals in 2023 by Becker’s Healthcare.
- Sanford Bemidji Medical Center was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Specialty Excellence Awards for Coronary Intervention by Healthgrades.
- Sanford Bemidji Medical Center was awarded a 4-star ranking from CMS.
- Sanford Mayville Medical Center was named one of the 20 Top Critical Access Hospitals in 2023 by the National Rural Health Association.
- Sanford Fargo received a 2023 Rising Star recognition from Vizient, Inc. for making significant improvements in its year-over-year rankings and scoring in the top quartile in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking.
- Align powered by Sanford Health Plan received a 4.5-star rating from CMS for the 2024 plan year for its plans available in North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa.
- Sanford Center for Digestive Health received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education as a gastroenterology (GI) fellowship program, the only program of its kind in the Dakotas.
- Sanford Health Roger Maris Cancer Center earned a spot on Becker’s Hospital Review’s top 100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs.
- Sanford Health received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the best treatment.
- Sanford USD Medical Center received a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Sanford Vermillion has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
- The Sanford Cancer Center and the Edith Sanford Breast Center are designated as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner.
- Sanford USD Medical Center named Best-in-State Employer by Forbes.
- Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review on its list of 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs.
- Sanford USD Medical Center re-verified Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
- Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo re-verified Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo re-verified as Adult Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Sanford USD Medical Center verified as Adult Level I Trauma Center.
- The Good Samaritan Society – Ambassador in New Hope, Minnesota, received the 2022 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
- Sanford Health Bismarck was named top heart center in North Dakota by U.S. News and World Report.
- Sanford Medical Center Bismarck was listed as the top hospital in North Dakota by Newsweek.
- Sanford USD Medical Center has been deemed a 6 Year Champion of Newsweek & Statista's World’s Best Hospitals 2024.
- Sanford USD Medical Center was recognized on the list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2024 by Newsweek.
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo received a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Organizational Culture and Employee Well-Being
Our people are our foundation. Prioritizing the well-being of our employees and creating a safe and welcoming work environment means everyone can show up and be their best selves.
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
- Sanford Health received the 2022-23 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health and 2023 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America.
- Sanford Health was honored as a recipient of the 2021 Joy In Medicine Health System Recognition Program by the American Medical Association.
- Sanford Health earned gold recognition from the American Medical Association as a 2023 Joy in Medicine recognized organization.
- Sanford Health was recognized on the Military Friendly Employers 2023 list by Military Times, earning the top spot in the nonprofit health system category.
- Sanford Health was recognized on the Best for Vets Employers 2023 list by Military Times, earning the top spot in the health care and nonprofit categories.
- Sanford Health is recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2023 and America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024 by Forbes.
- Sanford Medical Center Bismarck re-designated as a Magnet Hospital for nursing excellence.
- Sanford USD Medical Center re-designated as a Magnet Hospital for nursing excellence.
- Sanford Health was recognized on the Best In State Employers 2024 by Forbes.
Commitment to Health Equity
We are committed to providing inclusive care for underserved populations and addressing the root cause of health disparities by implementing practices that promote health equity.
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo was named a top performer on the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign.