Sanford Luverne Medical Center

09/27/2025

The Titus family used to travel six hours round-trip to Rapid City. After just one virtual care visit, his mother Alexis was sold.

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Like an oasis in a medical desert, Sanford Health's virtual care clinics connect rural patients with little or no internet access at home.

09/26/2025

Unexpected – that’s what injuries usually are.

If you ever find yourself injured and on the way to walk-in care or waiting overnight before seeing a provider, the RICE method is what you can do right away to help relieve pain, limit swelling and speed up healing.

Learn more: https://san.fo/4pfh3hm

09/25/2025

When Sanford Health recently announced the regionally owned pharmacy and retail store chain Lewis Drug is joining the health system, patients and customers had questions.

Your questions, answered, about Sanford Health’s partnership with Lewis stores:

When Sanford Health recently announced Lewis Drug is joining the health system, you had questions. See answers to customer and patient FAQs.

09/24/2025

Children who have gone through intense trauma, like abuse or the loss of a loved one, benefit greatly from having safe spaces to play, create and relax in.

Thanks to a gift from Panda Cares, the charity affiliated with Panda Express, through the Sanford Health Foundation, a new safe space with art supplies, toys and more was opened at the Sanford Traumatic Stress Treatment Center and the Sanford Children's CARE Clinic. This room gives children in the Fargo region a place where they can feel comfortable, helping them heal and recover.

Learn more about the new Panda Cares Center of Hope:

A donation of more than $200,000 helped create the Panda Cares Center for Hope inside Sanford Fargo's Traumatic Stress Treatment Center.

09/23/2025

“I did feel the pop and then I was laying there for a while. My parents came down and coaches, and I remember saying, ‘I’m out for the rest of the season.’”

Ashlyn Buchholz tore her ACL and meniscus in the middle of her junior basketball season.

With help from Dr. Anthony Kasch, Ashlyn made it back to the court and the track field her senior year of high school.

09/23/2025

In places like Mountain Lake, Minnesota, health care providers try to go the extra mile to support the children of their community, and sometimes all that takes is a good book.

Watch how Susan Goodemote, a nurse practitioner, is doing more to care for local children during their well child visits:

Sue Goodemote, NP, brought the Reach Out and Read program to three Sanford Health clinics. Now every child 0-5 leaves with a new book.

09/23/2025

Courtney leads a team of nurses and supports them as they provide patients with the best care possible.

Find a team that supports you by applying for one of our open positions: https://san.fo/4nlF0lU

09/23/2025

Equipt Christian School in Luverne had lessons about flowers last week, and used some of what they learned to bless Sanford patients with bouquets. Thanks to the teachers and students for the kind gifts.

09/22/2025

"My parents were told multiple times that I wouldn't survive. I was baptized in the hospital. They never thought I was coming home. Deb was part of that care that made sure that I got to come home and then someday have three babies of my own."

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Deb Koens cared for Josie Folden during her first days of life in 1995. Twenty-eight years later, at the end of 2023, she cared for Josie's third child, Luci, in the same NICU.

"To be able to know that I was fortunate to be able to care for both of them, it kind of makes you feel like this has been a long, successful career," said Koens.

Read more about this full-circle reunion:

Following nine miscarriages, the Folden family welcomes their third baby and an unexpected reunion in the Sanford USD Medical Center's NICU.

09/22/2025

Our advanced practice providers give their all – because it's their gift, their passion and their calling.

We're celebrating APP Week at Sanford Health. Thank you to our APPs for the early mornings, late nights and everything in between.

09/22/2025

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among men. In its early stages, prostate cancer may cause no signs or symptoms.

Talk to your primary care provider today: https://san.fo/42x3q3k

09/19/2025

While concussions are considered to be mild traumatic brain injuries, they should always be taken seriously.

Typically, concussions result in temporary cognition and physiological symptoms, and sometimes even emotional symptoms.

Swipe to read the signs you should watch out for.

For more concussion care information with Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, visit: https://san.fo/4nEpu4j

07/08/2025

We are pleased to be adding two new behavioral health providers at the clinic. Join us in welcoming Suzie Walgrave, nurse practitioner, and Briana Halse, behavioral health counselor.

Read more: https://san.fo/409T8Fk

06/23/2025

Sanford Luverne partakes in many area parades during the summer. Paramedic Jill Johnson followed some "seasoned" fire department members serving as parade marshals in the Hills Friendship Days Parade.

06/16/2025

The Minnesota Department of Health has designated Sanford Luverne Medical Center as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability, and outcomes improve for patients when they can get to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

Pictured here are (from left) Sanford Luverne RNs Julia Holm, Andrea Sparks, nursing supervisor Krista Kempema, Hannah Gonnerman and Brooklynn Moss.

It is important for everyone to call 9-1-1 at the first sign of a stroke. Local Emergency Medical Service providers are trained to recognize stroke symptoms and will ensure patients are taken to the closest designated stroke center quickly.

06/12/2025

Sanford Luverne enjoyed handing out goodies at the annual Buffalo Days parade. Here's just some of our Blue Crew waiting for the parade to start.

05/08/2025

Sanford Luverne is proud to add to the mental healthcare in our community. Hear from our own Angela Nolz here.

04/30/2025

Thanks to the Luverne Lions Club for making beautiful and soft fleece blankets for our hospital patients. Pictured is Sue Sandbulte (left) who will deliver them to inpatients during her visiting rounds. Sanford Luverne offers blankets to patients of all ages to use during their hospital stay and to take home with them after discharge.

03/20/2025

Luverne students made a $100 donation to Sanford Luverne after raising money for charities through a business class taught by Katie Kopp. Lucas Brockberg and Alexander Booe made and sold snow globes as a part of the Luverne High School Business class' Christmas Market. We’re so thankful they decided to donate proceeds to Sanford Luverne.

The Christmas Market is an event the Luverne business class hosts to use their knowledge and skills of entrepreneurship and general business. Students developed and produced a product that could be sold at the Christmas Market. The school and community were invited to shop the students’ markets. All profits raised from the market are donated to a local charity or school activity or organization.

03/05/2025

Sanford Health in Luverne is partnering with businesses and organizations to train individuals on how to use opioid overdose reverse kits.

Rock County received a federal grant that allows it to purchase a two-dose supply of naloxone for every AED box in the county. Each supply contains Narcan, naloxone’s brand name.

Stephanie Pierce of Sanford Luverne is shown here leading a class of City of Luverne staff – from office administration to Public Works.

Learn more from Dakota News Now: https://san.fo/40NgC3N

01/22/2025

Join the Luverne Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive Monday, January 13 from 10AM to 1PM and 2:30PM to 5PM at Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Show your support towards the Luverne Fire Department and Rock County, Minnesota Sheriff's Office by donating blood on their behalf.

Schedule a donation by clicking the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/sanfluvjan13 or call 605-331-3222. Those who donate blood will receive a $15 Kwik Trip gift card as a thank you gift.
Please bring an I.D. with you to your donation.

Community Blood Bank is the sole blood provider to Sanford Luverne and 42 other local hospitals in southwest Minnesota, northwestern Iowa, and southeastern South Dakota.

01/08/2025

Sanford Luverne Medical Center RN Jamie Reisdorfer (right) along with Stacy Gangestad (center) spearheaded a grant application that will help women experiencing pregnancy loss.

Sanford Luverne received a grant from the Women’s Giving Circle so healthcare providers can gift a “grieving box” to show support, and help women through feelings of sadness, numbness, shock, confusion and loneliness after pregnancy loss. About 10-20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage in the first trimester, sometimes before a pregnancy is even announced. Many times it’s a loss that women share with a limited number of people, which includes their primary physician. The Sanford Luverne healthcare team will now have this extra tool to express support.

Shown with Reisdorfer and Gangestad is Savannah Dinger.

*Photo courtesy Rock County Star Herald

10/01/2024

With pickleball being the fastest growing sport in America for three straight years, injuries in the sport are also increasing. Physical therapy student Adam Holmstrom presented stretching and strengthening techniques to Luverne, Minnesota, pickleball players Monday.

Holmstrom said, “This will help reduce your risk of injury and also make you a better player.” He worked under the direction of Jobi Colwell, clinical instructor and physical therapist at Sanford Luverne Medical Center.

The average age of pickeball players nationally is 38, but many players participate into their 80s. The sport involves repetitive, quick movements like lunges, pivots or steps in multiple directions that can cause lower back pain or knee, hip or shoulder injuries.

Shown doing hip flexor stretch, Adam (left) Jobi (right), pickleball players shown are Pat Scheidt and Don Bosshart, Luverne.