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Ep. 11: Importance of getting the HPV vaccine

The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer and other cancers later on in life. Dr. Brooke Jensen, discusses the importance of this vaccine.
Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 20 min read
Teenage girl with mask on getting a bandage on her arm after a vaccine.

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

Research provides evidence of vaccine-preventable cancer
Katie Wright ⋅ 5 min read
An adolescent girl in a face mask gets ready for a vaccine while a nurse, with his back to the camera, sterilizes the patient's upper arm.

What you need to know about HPV

Learn about human papillomavirus: its causes, symptoms and how to prevent it
Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read
Smiling Dr. Abrea Roark talks with a patient in an exam room. The patient's back is to the camera.

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
Two smiling women talking at the table in cafe.

Understanding cervical cancer: signs, causes & risk factors

HPV vaccination and routine screenings can help prevent cervical cancer
Katie Wright ⋅ 8 min read
kid with pediatrician

Well child visits important for children of all ages

“Not only is a well child exam more comprehensive, it’s often paid for by insurance."
SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read
Happy affectionate young couple sitting on rooftop in the evening

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
flowers in a field

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
Portrait of six confident women of different ages and ethnicities, smiling.

A healthy life: Advice for women from their 20s to their 80s

Your guide to staying healthy at every age and stage of life
Lacey Krebsbach, MD ⋅ 7 min read
A Sanford Health patient checks in at the front desk with a nurse in PPE.

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Now is the time to take care of any screenings that you've put off
Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read
Toddler girl on mom's lap smiles at medical provider who is preparing her arm for a routine childhood immunization.

Vaccination myths and when kids need each shot

"Not vaccinating your child not only puts them at risk but everyone else they come into contact with"
SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read
dad giving son a piggy back ride

The importance of vaccination

Why vaccinate, when to vaccinate, and how to stay on schedule
SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read
Dr. Jean Marie McGowan, a Sanford Health internal medicine physician, poses in an exam room.

Ep. 4: What primary care looks like in midlife

Dr. Jean Marie McGowan urges women to keep up care after child-bearing years
Courtney Collen ⋅ 28 min read
Beautiful smiling girl with a bandaid put on her arm. She is smiling directly at the camera. Her dad is standing beside her. There are kids blurry behind them who are getting health examinations before they get their vaccinations. Sanford clinics have been recognized for good vaccinations and immunization rates.

Sanford Health clinics recognized for high vaccination rates

"Our physicians and nurses have always been good advocates for vaccines."
Nadine Aljets ⋅ 5 min read