Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals learned about the origin of Sanford Health, the philanthropy of the health system’s namesake – Denny Sanford – and the vision for transforming health care in the future during a 5:01 Social on Thursday, April 17.

Thirty YP’ers gathered in the Sanford Ritterbush Auditorium for food, refreshments and socializing before hearing a presentation from Fred Fridley, director of public affairs for Sanford. Fridley talked about the Sanford Initiatives, Sanford’s commitment to Bismarck-Mandan and western North Dakota and how Mr. Sanford’s generosity is working to solve major health issues locally and around the world.

Sanford Health is a longtime Gold partner of the YP Network, with the partnership dating back to the Network’s infancy.