Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations and world clinics in 8 countries around the globe.
Sanford Health sets high standards of conduct, ethics and responsibility for our employees. We apply the same standards to our vendors. We believe every vendor plays a role in our mission to provide health and healing. Therefore, we are careful to select suppliers who provide excellent service, value, and innovation.
Vendors approved to work with a Sanford Health entity must register and meet prerequisites with our vendor credentialing system. This is an annual process (fees apply). We also have strict policies where prerequisites must be accomplished prior to on-site visits at Sanford Health facilities.
Making our communities stronger and healthier is at the core of everything we do at Sanford Health. As the nations premier rural health system, were committed to delivering world-class health care no matter where you live. Our care extends beyond our medical centers and clinics. We are active in the communities we serve, investing substantial resources to drive more opportunity and better health for all.
Sanford Health partners with nonprofit organizations to strengthen the health, social and economic well-being of the communities we serve. We prioritize support for community initiatives that address needs in the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)and focus on vulnerable populations.
Each community is unique, so each funding request considers local conditions. We have established criteria, however, to guide these decisions. Our community giving follows two different processes, based on the amount of the request within the calendar year.
Sanford Medical Centers listed below completed assessments in their communities and developed strategies to address local health needs. Sanford Health values these partnerships as we all work together to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation and discovery. Community Health Needs Assessments were conducted during 2015-2016 and included input from a broad base of community members and leaders.