Company Profile
Sanford Health
Company Overview
Sanford Health in Bemidji, Minn., is the largest health care provider in the region. With more than 1,500 staff members, 160 physicians/advanced practice providers and 500 volunteers.
Every year, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center has more than 6,500 admissions, 262,000 outpatient visits and 1,000 births. As a regional hub, the emergency department, a level III trauma center, treats more than 27,000 patients annually. The trauma center is also supported by critical care medical air transportation including Sanford AirMed.
Bemidji Community:
Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the Bemidji community graces the shore of Lake Bemidji in northern Minnesota, one of more than 400 lakes in the region. With blue skies, clean air and sparkling water it's hard to resist the alluring charm of the True North. This thriving city serves as a regional hub for health care, economic development, shopping, arts and entertainment. Residents enjoy ample outdoor recreational opportunities, and the Bemidji area is known for its incredible fishing and lake life.
This area offers a small-town feel with big-city advantages with a cost of living 17 percent below the national average.
Bemidji is proud to offer endless education advantages and is home to three universities. The community boasts a strong housing market.
Company History
Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 44 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and 9 countries. Nearly $1 billion in gifts from philanthropist Denny Sanford have transformed how Sanford Health improves the human condition.