Sanford Sheldon Medical Center

05/10/2026

Sanford Sheldon Medical Center wishes all mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day!

We are proud to recognize the many immediate family connections within our team. Sanford Sheldon is home to 46 employees who represent mother/daughter, sister, and son combinations—an inspiring reflection of the strong family ties that contribute to our caring community.

Happy Mother’s Day to all who make a difference every day!

04/30/2026

Arles and Lloyd Winter, residents at Sanford Sheldon Care Center, recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. Reflecting on their years together, Lloyd said marriage hasn’t always been easy, but it has always been worth it.

“It’s not always smooth,” he said. “You’ve got to make up before you go to sleep every night if something happens. And it’s not a 50/50 split, either. You’ve got to give it 100 percent.”

Read the full story:

SHELDON—Wednesday was already a day for celebration at Sanford Sheldon Senior Care as residents gathered to mark April birthdays and other milestones, but one of the milestones stood out: the

04/03/2026

Our very own Samantha Walters, FNP, ARNP, CNP has been nominated in the Best of N'West Iowa Contest. Vote for her to be the best!

Vote here: https://san.fo/4sctk6m

03/25/2026

Congratulations to Brad Potjer, respiratory therapist, who was named to The N'West Iowa REVIEW 20 Under 40!

Read his profile here:

Brad Potjer

02/23/2026

Team Leaders from Sanford Sheldon Medical Center participated in High Five Friday at Sheldon East Elementary School. The students enjoyed the "high fives" from the staff and staff enjoyed upholding the Sanford values of service and family.

01/27/2026

"I came in with a lot of pain. They acted fast and got stuff moving."

01/23/2026

WEATHER-RELATED UPDATE: Sanford Sheldon Medical Center will provide a temporary warming center for anyone who needs a place to keep warm during this cold snap.

01/16/2026

"I've been in 100s of hospitals and clinics throughout the U.S. Sanford Sheldon rates right up there with the best of 'em."

01/12/2026

We appreciate patient satisfaction survey comments and wanted to share a recent one with you.

01/09/2026

Congratulations to Jessica Postma, RN and Sally McMahon, CNP for being awarded a team DAISY Award submitted by a patient and his girlfriend.

The nomination commends Jessica Postma, RN for her kindness. She took extra time to explain things. The nominator wrote, "I can't thank her enough for her being our nurse tonight. He doesn't like doctors or hospitals and it was great seeing the twinkle in his eye and the excitement of a child cove over him for being treated so kindly and for having someone really listen to him."

The nomination for Sally McMahon, CNP, included this note: "Sally genuinely took the time to treat him as the beautiful lots of feelings human that is. . . Thank you for caring and being you! Stay pretty and being KIND!"

The DAISY Foundation was established by members of the family of Patrick Barnes. He was 33 years old and died of complications of an auto-immune disease. The family came up with DAISY – an acronym for Diseases Attaching the Immune System. During Patrick's 8 week illness, he received extraordinary care and his family was very impressed by the clinical care his nurses provided along with the compassion and kindness they brought to his bedside day in and day out. Thus, they created the DAISY Award.