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

03/06/2026

The nutrition label says a lot, but it doesn't tell you everything. Especially when it comes to protein.

Dr. Jennifer Schriever, family medicine physician specializing in obesity medicine, joins us to cut through the noise on protein timing, portion size, whole foods vs. supplements, and what to actually look for before you buy.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Health & Wellness Podcast:

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Schriever, discusses the growing number of protein products available and proper amounts needed.

03/05/2026

“You break down, you get back up and keep going.”

Familiar with the physical challenges of Division 1 college football, Brendan Webb now recognizes the importance of sharing mental health challenges too. He encourages everyone around him to share their stories and get the help they need.

Read Brendan’s story here: https://san.fo/4pGlMHP

03/05/2026

Kelly Pfeifer is a top-level college basketball official who referees nationally televised games throughout the United States. Josefine Combs, Psy.D., is a Sanford Health neuropsychologist who helps athletes with the mental side of competing. Pfeifer wanted to become a better referee and sought out Combs to help him do that.

Read more: https://san.fo/3YDCKvz

03/05/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋

ORU Basketball takes the dub to begin the men's action 🔥

x Sanford Health

03/05/2026

After Rick Anderson received a TAVR procedure, a surgery meant to replace a valve in his heart, his Sanford Health care team instructed him to follow a cardiac rehab program. He highly attributes that to his successful recovery.

Not everyone attends all of their rehab sessions, but doing so "gives them the encouragement that they're able to exercise on their own when they're done here," says Allison Mildenberger, RN.

Learn more about how Rick's rehab brought the spring back into his step:

Cardiac rehab programs are often recommended for patients after a heart procedure. One man talks about how rehab helped him recover after a TAVR procedure.

03/03/2026

As we wrapped up American Heart Month this weekend, Sanford Health cardiologist Dr. Naveen Rajpurohit left us with a few reminders about heart health.

💙 Symptoms of cardiovascular disease are more atypical in women and often go ignored.

💙 Anyone with a family history of heart disease and above the age of 40 is eligible for a heart screening.

To learn more about how to look out for your heart, click here: https://san.fo/40GpTtm

Dr. Naveen Rajpurohit from Sanford joined Dakota News Now to tell us more about the dangers of heart disease in women, ways to identify heart disease, and methods of prevention.

03/03/2026

Is your medicine cabinet ready for life’s little surprises?

Swipe for quick tips on caring for common injuries and stock up on these basics:

🔹 Antibiotic gel
🔹 Bandages
🔹 Petroleum jelly

Cuts, scrapes, burns and more often happen when least expected. With the right supplies, you can handle them at home.

03/03/2026

Division 1 athlete. All-American. NFL prospect. At his best physically, Brendan Webb faced mental health challenges. Today, he shares his story to help others overcome theirs.

See his story here: https://san.fo/4pGlMHP

03/02/2026

Aging comes with many changes, including gastrointestinal symptoms like heartburn and bloating.

However, there are some gut health symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

Learn more: https://san.fo/4cjPdfZ

03/02/2026

Endometriosis is a common cause of infertility and menstrual pain. It can implant in the fallopian tubes, o***y, pelvis and sometimes outside the pelvis.

It doesn’t have a cure, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t effective treatments.

Learn more: https://san.fo/49XbtcD

03/01/2026

When a group of volunteers making Veterans Day rounds at Sanford USD Medical Center visited Dick Steckley's room to present him with a red, white and blue prayer shawl in recognition of his military service, they didn't know the impact it would have.

Learn more:

A red, white and blue prayer shawl left a lasting impression on the family of a military veteran who passed away on Veterans Day.

02/28/2026

February has a “rare” number of days, making it the perfect month to recognize Rare Disease Day. Observed each year on the last day of February, this day is dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and supporting patients, researchers and advocates.

At Sanford, genetic specialists, researchers, genetic counselors and the team behind the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford CoRDS group work tirelessly to advance research and improve care for those affected by rare diseases.

Together, we’re building a future where every patient receives the specialized support they deserve.

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.