Sanford Health named top non-profit for veterans

Sanford Health named top non-profit for veterans

July 2, 2024

Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / [email protected]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Sanford Health continues to be recognized nationally for its commitment to veterans and their families. Military Friendly® Brands has ranked Sanford Health No. 1 in the category of Government & Non-Profit employers on its annual list of organizations that set the standard for providing the best opportunities for veterans and military spouses.

Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Brands designation were evaluated using both public and government data sources with responses from a comprehensive survey completed by the employer. Sanford Health is joined on the list by other health care organizations such as Northwell Health (No. 2), Mayo Clinic (No.9) and UCHealth (No. 10).

"Sanford Health is honored to employ brave men and women who are currently serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces, and we want to thank them for choosing us to continue their careers," said Capt. Paul Weckman, head of military and veteran affairs at Sanford Health. "The sacrifices they have made while serving make it possible for us to deliver world-class care to our patients in communities across the Midwest."

Sanford offers several programs for military and veteran employees, including continuation of benefits and differential pay for service members during their deployment. In 2023, Sanford Health expanded its support to active-duty members and their spouses by partnering with the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program and the Military Spouses Employment Program.
People who disclose they are veterans of the United States uniformed services when applying for a job at Sanford Health are automatically given a screening interview. Military and veteran employees have the option to continue their education and apply for a $5,000 scholarship.

For more information about veteran resources for patients and employees at Sanford Health, visit SanfordHealth.org keyword: Military.

About Sanford Health

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 1.4 million patients and nearly 200,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 45 hospitals, 211 clinic locations, more than 160 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers, 2,900 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 540 active clinical trials, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

About Military Friendly® Brands:
The Military Friendly® Brands designation, one of four components of the Military Friendly® Companies ratings, measures a company's social and material investment in support of the military and veteran community, including consumer supports and protections. Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Brand designation were evaluated using public data sources, personal feedback from military community members, and responses from VIQTORY's proprietary survey.

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