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Cervical cancer survivor now advocates for HPV vaccine

Cervical cancer survivor now advocates for HPV vaccine

Career-driven mom determined to model good health, spread awareness and live fully
Courtney Collen ⋅ 9 min read
Importance of getting the HPV vaccine

Importance of getting the HPV vaccine

Podcast: Dr. Brooke Jensen discusses HPV vaccine's role in preventing certain cancers
Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 21 min read
HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer rates by 87%, study says

HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer rates by 87%, study says

Research provides evidence of vaccine-preventable cancer
Katie Wright ⋅ 5 min read
What you need to know about HPV

What you need to know about HPV

Learn about human papillomavirus: its causes, symptoms and how to prevent it
Jason Anschutz ⋅ 8 min read
I’m cancer-free. Why don’t I feel relieved?

I’m cancer-free. Why don’t I feel relieved?

Psychologist helps cancer patients through fear of recurrence and survivor’s guilt
Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read
Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors

Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors

HPV vaccination and routine screenings can help prevent cervical cancer
Katie Wright ⋅ 8 min read
STIs can affect your sexual and reproductive health

STIs can affect your sexual and reproductive health

Podcast: Family medicine doctor advises dose of honesty with people you care about
Alan Helgeson ⋅ 45 min read
What’s a Pap smear?

What’s a Pap smear?

Demystifying pelvic exams, self-tests and how to make cervical cancer screening easier
Katie Foutz ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford earns recognition from American Cancer Society

December 8, 2023 Contact: Kristen Beat Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Kristen.Beat@sanfordhealth.org SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health has been nationally recognized by the American Cancer Society and National HPV Vaccination Roundtable for its efforts in getting kids ages 9-and-up the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The Age Nine Champion Award denotes Sanford’s commitment to […]
Kristen Beat ⋅ 4 min read
What women ask about, and what their doctors tell them

What women ask about, and what their doctors tell them

Answers to questions such as "When am I most fertile?" and "Do I have a UTI?"
Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 23 min read
Sexually transmitted infections: What you should know

Sexually transmitted infections: What you should know

An estimated one in five people has an STI, according to latest US data
Katie Wright ⋅ 7 min read

Study finds combined therapy improves cancer patient results

Contact: Angela Dejene (218) 280-0148 / angela.dejene@sanfordhealth.org SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 11, 2020 — Sanford Health, the largest provider of rural health care in the country, today announced the findings from a Phase 1b study using pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in addition to the standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment for patients with head and neck cancers. The […]
Katie Foutz ⋅ 8 min read
Oral, head and neck cancer signs and risks

Oral, head and neck cancer signs and risks

These cancers can affect your sinuses, lips, mouth, throat, voice and more
Jennifer Schmidt, RN ⋅ 4 min read
Women’s health: What screenings are due and when?

Women’s health: What screenings are due and when?

Your guide to staying healthy at every age and stage of adulthood
Lacey Krebsbach, MD ⋅ 7 min read
Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Now is the time to take care of any screenings that you've put off
Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read