Sanford Health

[GeauxSioux]

It appears that Sanford Health has some plans in North Dakota that include UND....

- Sanford will strengthen ties with UND, among academic partnerships that also will include North Dakota State University and Concordia College.

In Sioux Falls, the Sanford/USD Medical Center has a partnership with the University of South Dakota School of Medicine.

Later, Dennis Millirons, president of Sanford Medical Center Fargo, issued a statement about developing a

[iramurphy]

It appears that Sanford Health has some plans in North Dakota that include UND....

Sanford Health officially unveils new name, mission

Kelby Krabbenhoft, the Sanford CEO, attended a UND Siouxperswing last Thursday. Among other things he was very complimentary of the UND Medical School and the UND athletic dept. He stated "Sanford Health wants to be part of UND's athletic scholarships, UND's $300,000,000 capital campaign and part of UND's $19.2 million dollar indoor FB practice/indoor track facility". He also stated Sanford was very happy with sponsorship of the Siouxperswings and indicated a willingness to continue that relationship. There are also a number of things Sanford wants to do on the medical side but they have indicated they want to be a big part of UND atheltics and academics outside of the Medical School.

[Rick]

Kelby Krabbenhoft, the Sanford CEO, attended a UND Siouxperswing last Thursday. Among other things he was very complimentary of the UND Medical School and the UND athletic dept. He stated "Sanford Health wants to be part of UND's athletic scholarships, UND's $300,000,000 capital campaign and part of UND's $19.2 million dollar indoor FB practice/indoor track facility". He also stated Sanford was very happy with sponsorship of the Siouxperswings and indicated a willingness to continue that relationship. There are also a number of things Sanford wants to do on the medical side but they have indicated they want to be a big part of UND atheltics and academics outside of the Medical School.

Ira -- any idea if he's related to the Krabbenhoft's from Northwood?

[UND Fan]

Kelby Krabbenhoft, the Sanford CEO, attended a UND Siouxperswing last Thursday. Among other things he was very complimentary of the UND Medical School and the UND athletic dept. He stated "Sanford Health wants to be part of UND's athletic scholarships, UND's $300,000,000 capital campaign and part of UND's $19.2 million dollar indoor FB practice/indoor track facility". He also stated Sanford was very happy with sponsorship of the Siouxperswings and indicated a willingness to continue that relationship. There are also a number of things Sanford wants to do on the medical side but they have indicated they want to be a big part of UND atheltics and academics outside of the Medical School.

That is great news! Did he give any hints regarding what they may do for NDSU athletics?

[GeauxSioux]

Ira -- any idea if he's related to the Krabbenhoft's from Northwood?

Kelby K. Krabbenhoft

A native of Mankato, Minnesota, Mr. Krabbenhoft received his BA in Business and Hospital Administration from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where he was a varsity basketball standout. He received his Masters in Business Administration from Minnesota State University Mankato.

Thanks for the info from the Siouxper Swing, Ira.

I remember back earlier in the year that Sanford/MeritCare gave a gift of $1.5M to UND. Hopefully that was the first step of a long journey with Sanford and UND.

[FargoBison]

Kelby Krabbenhoft, the Sanford CEO, attended a UND Siouxperswing last Thursday. Among other things he was very complimentary of the UND Medical School and the UND athletic dept. He stated "Sanford Health wants to be part of UND's athletic scholarships, UND's $300,000,000 capital campaign and part of UND's $19.2 million dollar indoor FB practice/indoor track facility". He also stated Sanford was very happy with sponsorship of the Siouxperswings and indicated a willingness to continue that relationship. There are also a number of things Sanford wants to do on the medical side but they have indicated they want to be a big part of UND atheltics and academics outside of the Medical School.

Not surprised considering Sanford has its sights set on acquiring Altru.

[moser53]

I believe Krabbenhoft grew up in Northwood. That's what I've read.

[Sioux-cia]

Sanford is also in rural southern Minnesota. I wonder how its services and holdings compare to Mayo?

[siouxjoy]

Not surprised considering Sanford has its sights set on acquiring Altru.

I had heard they were looking at Aurora, but I don't know how reliable that rumor is...

[Hammersmith]

Which do you think will come first: Altru(or Aurora) or Medcenter One in western ND? I think Sanford will eventually absorb both, but I don't know the order or timeline.

[The Sicatoka]

Which do you think will come first: Altru(or Aurora) or Medcenter One in western ND? I think Sanford will eventually absorb both, but I don't know the order or timeline.

I'll guess the one in the toughest financial shape.

[Matt]

According to some docs I've spoken with at Medcenter, Sanford approached them a while back and they declined. Wanted to partner for a children's hospital, but Medcenter didn't want to become Sanford.