

ABOUT DHF
Since its beginning in 1930, Dakota Hospital
Foundation has fulfilled their mission
Dedicated to Community Health and Wellness.
About the Dakota Hospital Foundation
Since its beginning in 1930, Dakota Hospital Foundation has fulfilled a mission of improving the health of the individuals and communities in our area. The health care pioneers who established Dakota Hospital Foundation (DHF) also nurtured a tradition of community health service leadership represented by today’s Foundation members.
Over the last 90+ years, Vermillion’s hospital has grown into a comprehensive community medical center providing care for the whole family. Together with Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, DHF continues to be dedicated to community health and wellness.
Dakota Hospital Foundation News
21st Annual Golf Social A Tremendous Success!
On behalf of Dakota Hospital Foundation, thank you to each of our generous sponsors for helping make the 21st Annual DHF Golf Social a tremendous success!
Introducing the Brady Companies, Larry and Sean Brady Endowed Sponsorship
The Dakota Hospital Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Brady Companies' Endowed Scholarship.
Seeking Shelter Sculpture by Andrew Arvanetes
“Seeking Shelter” by Andrew Arvanetes was installed across from Sanford Vermillion in May. The sculpture is sponsored by Dakota Hospital Foundation.
Congrats to the participants of the 2026 DHF Employee Idea Challenge!
Congratulations to the participants of the Dakota Hospital Foundation Employee Idea Challenge!
The 2026 recipient of the Community Health Service Award is Andy Howe!
The Dakota Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize Andy Howe as the 2026 recipient of the Community Health Service Award.
Community Healthcare Service Awarded to Matt Lavin
Each year Dakota Hospital Foundation recognizes a community member with the Community Health Service award. This year’s award was presented to Matt Lavin.
Dakota Hospital Foundation News
21st Annual Golf Social A Tremendous Success!
On behalf of Dakota Hospital Foundation, thank you to each of our generous sponsors for helping make the 21st Annual DHF Golf Social a tremendous success!
Introducing the Brady Companies, Larry and Sean Brady Endowed Sponsorship
The Dakota Hospital Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Brady Companies' Endowed Scholarship.
Seeking Shelter Sculpture by Andrew Arvanetes
“Seeking Shelter” by Andrew Arvanetes was installed across from Sanford Vermillion in May. The sculpture is sponsored by Dakota Hospital Foundation.
Congrats to the participants of the 2026 DHF Employee Idea Challenge!
Congratulations to the participants of the Dakota Hospital Foundation Employee Idea Challenge!
The 2026 recipient of the Community Health Service Award is Andy Howe!
The Dakota Hospital Foundation is proud to recognize Andy Howe as the 2026 recipient of the Community Health Service Award.
Community Healthcare Service Awarded to Matt Lavin
Each year Dakota Hospital Foundation recognizes a community member with the Community Health Service award. This year’s award was presented to Matt Lavin.
Dakota Hospital Foundation Events
Community Celebration
Vermillion High School, 1001 E. Main Street Vermillion, SD 57069
Men’s Night Out
Our Impact
Introducing the Brady Companies, Larry and Sean Brady Endowed Sponsorship
The Dakota Hospital Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Brady Companies' Endowed Scholarship.
Dakota Hospital Foundation’s Employee Idea Challenge
We request for proposals from those most intimate with our patients, residents, visitors and staff - Sanford Vermillion Medical Center employees.
DHF Investment brings DEXA machine back to Sanford Vermillion
Dakota Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the purchase of a new DEXA machine for Sanford Vermillion.
Our Impact
Introducing the Brady Companies, Larry and Sean Brady Endowed Sponsorship
The Dakota Hospital Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Brady Companies' Endowed Scholarship.
Dakota Hospital Foundation’s Employee Idea Challenge
We request for proposals from those most intimate with our patients, residents, visitors and staff - Sanford Vermillion Medical Center employees.
DHF Investment brings DEXA machine back to Sanford Vermillion
Dakota Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the purchase of a new DEXA machine for Sanford Vermillion.


