Well-Being Solutions

• As an employee, you can receive 20% off a Sanford Wellness Center membership. Your spouse or children under the age of 26 can also receive the discount even if you do not have a membership. This offer is valid at the 49th & Oxbow Sanford Wellness Center location in Sioux Falls, SD. Learn more.
• Sanford employees have access to a Fitness Center Reimbursement Program that offers up to $20 per month for eligible employees and their spouses who attend a participating fitness center at least 12 times monthly.
• Discounts to more fitness memberships and equipment are available through Sanford Health's partnership with PerkSpot.

Find free resources to empower children, families, and communities to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Employees and their families who are also Sanford Health Plan members have access to a variety of wellness benefits, as well as the ability to earn rewards for staying healthy.

Our Better Choices, Better Health workshops are available for anyone living with a chronic health condition, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, lung disease, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis (MS) and depression, among others.

Request an assessment to ensure your workspace is set up for optimal health. Ergonomics takes into consideration all aspects of your job, from the physical stress placed on areas of the body, such as joints and muscles, to environmental factors, which can affect your hearing, vision and health. Request an assessment through your department manager.

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling sessions that are free, confidential, short-term andsolution-focused. Support is offered 24/7 over the phone toprovideyou and your family assistance when you need it the most. Both in-person and virtual sessions are available to allow you to choose what works best for your needs.

Learn how to identify substance abuse and addiction in yourself and others. Our program can also help you receive the support you need or teach you how to best support loved ones. Contact our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider.

Talk with a licensed professional and certified coach who understands your unique stressors. A peer coach can provide you with support and guidance with complete confidentiality. Peer coaching is short-term, goal-oriented and solution-focused and is available to educators, nurses and physicians.

Each episode of the Health and Wellness podcast series features conversations with Sanford Health experts on a wide array of topics designed to keep you well, physically and mentally.

As a part-time or full-time employee, you are eligible to receive time off work following the death of a loved one. Talk to your department manager for compassionate leave.

Behavioral Health Education, Awareness, and Response Development (BeHEARD) is an interactive course available to all employees and designed to increase knowledge, skills, and confidence to support people with behavioral health concerns. It helps support a culture where employees are comfortable reaching out to each other, patients, residents, visitors, and family/friends when behavioral health concerns are noted.

Career coaching is designed to help you achieve your goals and overcome challenges. Coaches provide you with the tools and expertise to help you reach your potential. There’s a recognized value to meaningful work, personal fulfillment, and balance between life and work.

To help you learn new skills or stay up-to-date with your career requirements, we offer a continuously evolving collection of educational resources and training material.

Several of Sanford’s continuing education activities offer opportunities to help you further your education, including:

• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) contact hours
• North Dakota and South Dakota Social Work contact hours
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits
• National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)

Educational offerings are delivered in person, virtually and on demand.

Our referral program leverages leadership coaching to assist clinicians in achieving personal growth and enhancing well-being. We provide emotional support for clinicians regardless of tenure or position.

As an employee, you may be able to receive educational assistance for completing approved education classes, approved specialty certification or recertification exams.

Professional Practice Support Program Education Assistance Continuous Feedback and Reviews Our performance management and review process facilitates a partnership between you and your leader. We work to help ensure expectations are understood, regular feedback is given and you have the opportunity to grow within your role.

To help you plan for the future, you have the opportunity to contribute pre-tax or after-tax dollars toward your retirement through a 401(k) retirement savings plan managed by Principal Financial Group. Learn More.

On-demand pay gives employees access to their earned pay before payday. You have greater control over your finances and access to funds to help cover unexpected financial expenses when you need them most.

Through Principal Financial Group and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), you can explore a variety of financial planning topics, including budgeting, debt management, major life events, taxes, identity theft and retirement planning.

As an employee, you may be able to receive educational assistance for completing approved education classes, approved specialty certification or recertification exams.

• Thanks to generous donors, each year we have the opportunity to offer a variety of scholarships. Whether you’re an employee, a child of an employee, or a veteran or military member, if you’re pursuing a medical career, explore our scholarship options.
• We are dedicated to supporting students pursuing careers in high-growth professions. Partnerships are in place with many schools to financially support students through sponsorships in achieving their career goals. For select high-demand professions, financial assistance will be available at participating schools to support tuition and other expenses in exchange for a specified work commitment at Sanford Health.

If you are experiencing a significant event or change that has created an unforeseen or substantial financial obligation, the Enterprise Employee Crisis Fund may be able to help.

Sanford’s Family Building Benefit provides financial assistance to full-time employees who wish to build their family through adoption, surrogacy, and/or fertility treatments. Employees who have been employed for 90 days or more are eligible for reimbursement of qualified expenses up to $10,000.

Giving back is part of our culture. When we stand together and give through the Sanford Health Foundation, we advance the work of health and healing. Donate today.

As an employee, you play an important role in recruiting talented team members. You may be eligible to earn a bonus when Sanford Health hires a qualified candidate you referred.

Seeking legal assistance and advice can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers:

• Legal Advice
  Receive legal advice over the phone – at no cost to you. This resource can help you quickly receive guidance if you do not wish to retain an attorney for general questions.
• Local Referral
  In-person referrals are available if you may need to retain an attorney. Get started with a half-hour consultation with a local attorney at no cost. In most instances, a 25% discount for hourly fees applies if additional assistance is needed.

As a Sanford Health employee, you have access to a variety of discounts and perks from local and national retailers.

Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here. This database can assist you in reviewing and accessing community resources.

ERGs provide an open forum for employees who have a shared interest. Our ERGs work together to reach their highest potential, represent Sanford Health within their communities and serve as a resource for specific insights.

At Sanford Health, we’re committed to caring for our communities. Our culture of giving back connects us to the diverse places where our employees live, work and serve. Learn more.

All employees receive one day of paid time off (PTO) per year for volunteer activities. Learn more

We use a variety of tools to recognize our employees in meaningful ways. We also encourage you to take time to celebrate and recognize others for their efforts. Whether recognition is a small act or a grand gesture, it can have a powerful impact.