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Social distancing and senior care during COVID-19: Joan Coleman shows her iPad screen to her family outside her window. Birthday balloons and banners decorate her room.

Care, birthday party go ‘above and beyond’ at SF Village

Family faces physical distance but social closeness during pandemic

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

A woman drives a car to recognize Sanford Health volunteers with a gift at their homes

Traveling this summer? How to travel safely during COVID-19

Infectious disease specialist recommends social distancing, even on the road

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

A pregnant woman, Michele Sorenson, is held by her husband, Kyle. They appreciate the prenatal video visit option

Prenatal video visit option pleases couple and OB/GYN

Benefits include convenience and a more personal atmosphere

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Sanford oncologist helps ease patient worry during pandemic

When navigating a patient's cancer journey, Dr. Nurkic "treats them like family"

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Rochelle Rindels and Courtney Collen sit facing each other in lounge chairs during a Facebook Live broadcast at the Good Samaritan Society National Campus.

COVID-19 Q&A: Nursing leader on caregiver, resident safety

Good Samaritan Society makes phased reopening plans for residents and visitors

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Two health care workers in face masks meet in an exam room at Rock Rapids Clinic. A framed photo on the wall features Rapids Theatre.

Rock Rapids Clinic completes first year as community asset

Convenient care will continue to be a focus as clinic moves forward

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

cancer survivor Megan McManus applies sunscreen to her arm

Melanoma survivor who had cancer at age 15: Save your skin

Heading out after staying in? Don't forget the sunblock

SHN Staff ⋅ 11 min read

Hospital patient window decorated with hearts.

COVID-19 FAQs: When can I have visitors in the hospital?

Learn how the one-visitor limit affects hospital stays and clinic appointments

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 4 min read

A female Sanford Health worker reaches over a partition to take the temperature of a woman in a face mask.

Sanford Health lifts some visitor restrictions

Guidelines protect patients and staff during coronavirus pandemic

SHN Staff ⋅ 28 min read

A senior woman using a tablet at home

Telemedicine helps long-term care residents see the doctor

Virtual visits maintain a vital connection to help residents stay healthy

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read