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People dressed in red walk down the sidewalk in the 2017 Fargo Heart Walk

Heart walks: Supporting communities in a new, virtual way

Amid pandemic, walkers will log miles on their own or in teams

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Collage of two nurses standing and smiling in different offices

Providing home care for coronavirus patients part of the job

“We have all the equipment we need to go into homes and feel 100% safe”

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Multi-generational family talking in the kitchen

Advance care planning begins with conversation

Dr. Dan Heinemann says planning makes end-of-life decisions easier on loved ones

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Experts suggest walking and other forms of physical, mental exercise can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Exercise, social time can slow progression of Alzheimer’s

People who get out and walk daily keep their brains healthy for a longer time

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

Doug Barthel smiles in garden outside his office

Health Care Heroes: Doug Barthel, Community Relations

Retired Sioux Falls police chief exudes pride for his community

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Two Sanford Health staff members sit in a living room facing a video camera.

Good Samaritan Society looking to reopen, but only when safe

Regional VP: Visitors are on hold until local reopening requirements are met

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

closeup of paramedic's shoulder patch that says "NDSCS Paramedic technology, Sanford Health EMS Education"

Sanford Health offers EMT training

Online structure allows students to attend classes from the comfort of home

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

A boy rubs his eyes in bed in this illustration for a sleep schedule story

Tips for shifting kids back to their school sleep schedule

Start early so they will be at their best, mentally and behaviorally

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

$rib fracture fixation device$

Doctor’s invention could ease trauma of broken ribs

Dr. Steven Briggs develops less-invasive surgical technique

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read

Equine therapy boosts spirits with horse power

Sanford Health, Good Samaritan Society welcome horse visitors to Windom location

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read