Sanford Health - SD, Sioux Falls

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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 more than one million patients and 201,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 46 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, 186 Good Samaritan Society senior living centers and world clinics in nine countries 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 Sanford Health in Sioux Falls
• 545 hospital beds
• The only Level I Adult verified Trauma Center in South Dakota
• The only verified Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in South Dakota
• Free standing Sanford Children’s Castle of Care Hospital
• Sanford Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the region’s only Level IV NICU
• Large referral area
• Research opportunities
• Serving a city population of 277,076
• 540+ Physicians and 550+ APPs

Life in Sioux Falls
Located in the heart of the Midwest, Sioux Falls balances an excellent quality of life with a strong economy in a safe, clean environment in southeast South Dakota. With a competitive cost of living, no state income tax and amenities of a community twice its size, such as fine dining, shopping, arts, sports and nightlife, Sioux Falls is a welcoming and friendly place to call home.

The Best of Both Urban and Rural Living

Sioux Falls, the largest city in the state, balancing an excellent quality of life, a strong economy, and a safe, clean living environment. The cost of living is competitive with other leading cities in the region, and because South Dakota has no state income tax, Sioux Falls' employees take home more of their earnings. Sioux Falls offers all the amenities of a community twice its size with traditional Midwestern values.

Location & Travel ~~ Sioux Falls is located in the southeastern corner of South Dakota at the crossroads of Interstate 29 and 90. Located 270 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, 180 miles form Omaha, NE, and 380 miles from Kansas City, MO, Sioux Falls offers excellent opportunities for those who like to travel, the opportunity to drive to numerous locations within a days time. Those who like to travel via the air the Sioux Falls Regional Airport offers 22 combined flights daily to Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis on national carriers, American, Delta, Northwest, and United.

Education ~~ Sioux Falls offers residents of diverse ages and academic levels a variety of options for primary, secondary, postsecondary, and continuing education. These options include the area's network of more than 30 public and 15 private; schools; universities; vocational technical schools; and business colleges.

Recreation ~~ Sioux Falls has opportunities for everyone. Sioux Falls is the host to host to SF Soccer, SF Stampede Hockey, SF Skyforce Basketball and many other college and high school sporting events. The Big Sioux River Recreation Trail offers more than 16 miles of paved trails for those who enjoy walking, roller-blading, and cycling. The Sioux Falls area has a multitude of public parks throughout the city, many with additional recreation opportunities as well as public picnic areas.
The Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science is the region's newest cultural, educational, and entertainment facility. The Pavilion features the Husby Performing Arts Center, Kirby Science and Discovery Center, Wells Fargo CineDome Theater, and Visual Arts Center. The Great Hall seats 1,835 people with acts including touring Broadway productions, music concerts, and dance programs. For more information about the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science please check out www.washingtonpavillion.org.

Sioux Falls is also the home to Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society, Irish Fest (July), Sidewalk Arts Festival (September), German Fest (September), Festival of Cultures (June), Ribfest (June), and many other area events.