Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency’s first graduate
This past summer, Kaylee Miller, DPM, became the first resident to graduate from Sanford Health’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program in Fargo. She grew up in North Dakota and completed her undergrad at North Dakota State University. She went on to receive her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent University of Podiatry Medicine […]
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Post-offer testing helps put right person in right job
Post-offer employment testing, or POET, includes verifying a new employee can meet the physical demands of a job. Companies conditionally offer employment and potential new employees are evaluated to make sure they can meet the job’s essential functions. A major prong of POET is safety. Making sure the right person can safely perform the right […]
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Chickenpox can be dangerous to the very young and old
Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease, usually occurring during childhood and experienced by 9 in 10 Americans by the time they reach adulthood. However, since the introduction of a chickenpox vaccine in 1995, incidences have declined in all ages, particularly in children age 1 to 4. Two doses of the vaccine are recommended for children, […]
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Sanford Health to help pay for LPN diploma at STI
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health has partnered with Build Dakota to offer a sponsorship opportunity to people who want to pursue a career as a licensed practical nurse. Stipends of up to $15,000 will be awarded to cover costs of tuition, books, equipment and other expenses associated with the completion of the LPN program […]
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Food allergies increasingly common in children
Food allergies in children continue to increase, with nearly 5 percent of children under the age of 5 years old having a food allergy. These allergies are the body’s negative immune reaction to food, occurring generally after the second time eating a particular item. Though similar symptoms may develop, food allergies are different than food […]
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Connected but alone: Health threats of loneliness
Loneliness won’t cause a rash or zap strength like the flu, but it can still have powerful, adverse effects on a person’s health and well-being. People are now technologically connected to almost everyone, yet more than ever society struggles with loneliness. “We’ve all experienced loneliness in some way. It’s part of being human,” said Lanelle […]
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Miss America visits Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — Three-year-old Hancee Feller smiled shyly as Miss America 2018 Cara Mund stepped off the elevators at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. It didn’t take long for that shy smile to turn into a full grin when Cara walked over to her and greeted her. Hancee spent her first 56 days of life […]
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Beginner’s guide to cosmetic dermatology
What to consider when thinking about whether cosmetic treatments are for you
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Common problems, symptoms and treatments for shoulder pain
How is shoulder pain usually felt? Shoulder pain may be localized to a specific area. It can also spread to areas around the shoulder and down the arm. Diseases and degenerative conditions can lead to problems, sometimes causing pain traveling through shoulder nerves. What structures comprise the shoulder? Several layers come together to form the […]
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A healthy child gets ample sleep, nutrition and activity
You can develop a healthy lifestyle for your child from day one
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