A mild chicken recipe packed with protein and well tolerated
Chicken is a great protein choice and often very well tolerated. Adding in the corn and black bean salsa provides extra vegetables and protein punch with the Mexican flare we all love. Ingredients ½ cup corn ½ can black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ½ ripe avocado, sliced 1 […]
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Sanford Health 1 of few providers with yellow fever vaccine
Sanford Health clinics in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Fargo, North Dakota, are among a limited number of providers in the U.S. that offer a vaccine to protect overseas travelers against yellow fever. A shortage of the YF-VAX® vaccine prompted the organization to take part in a program that provides access to an alternative medication […]
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High schools go above and beyond to ensure athlete safety
“Whenever we say, ‘They can’t practice’ or ‘They can’t play,’ there is never an argument."
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Know where to go when you are sick or injured
Whether you have the flu, a sore throat, a broken bone or bad sprain, you want the best care for your needs. But it can be hard to know where to go for certain injuries and illnesses. The primary care clinic, acute care clinic and the emergency department are all designed to care for specific […]
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The scoop on your baby’s poop
How much should your baby poop? How often? Consistency?
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Good medicine: Easing stress with laughter
Is it true that a laugh a day keeps the doctor away? Humor has its benefits
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How your care team determines your cancer treatment
Oncologists make decisions regarding the best treatment for your cancer based on scientific evidence. Still, you may wonder how these determinations about which drugs are best to treat your individual cancer were made. Does the oncologist go back to a drug used previously? One with a catchy name? What is the rationale for the decisions […]
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Need long-lasting energy? This Polenta bake can help
The American Cancer Society recommends moving toward a plant based diet and I have discovered a new favorite food that fits right in. It’s called “Polenta.” Polenta dates back to the 1700’s when it was made popular in Italy. It was considered a peasant food because it was plentiful and cheap. Polenta is corn meal […]
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Facts about the Zika virus and pregnancy
Learn the facts, stats and risks of the Zika virus.
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Sanford Arts improving the outlook for our community
Arts naturally lend themselves to the word “community” and phrase “community development.” What does that mean? To me, it means the arts bring us together. Whether it’s because we can all look at a visual art piece and take some personal meaning away from it; we can all listen to a piece of music and feel […]
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