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Teaching program keeps kids learning while hospitalized

Teaching program keeps kids learning while hospitalized

FARGO, N.D. — Five-year-old Lillian Boyko grins from ear to ear as she grabs the set of cards from the table inside Cully’s Kids Cabin at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. Her card with nine dots was greater than her opponent’s card with five dots, so she wins the round. While it seems like a […]
Nadine Aljets 4 min read
Veterans bring special skill set to health care profession

Veterans bring special skill set to health care profession

Former service members now serve in various roles at Sanford Health
Tim Gerszewski 9 min read
Joy and satisfaction found raising a baby with Down syndrome

Joy and satisfaction found raising a baby with Down syndrome

When you think about raising a child with Down syndrome, what first comes to mind? If the thought startles you, it’s safe to say you’re not the only one. How many times have you heard a pregnant woman say she doesn’t care if she has a boy or girl, as long as the baby is […]
JoLyn Seitz, MD 15 min read
How genes, genetic knowledge are revolutionizing health care

How genes, genetic knowledge are revolutionizing health care

One of the most powerful assets to your health care is already within you. Your DNA is a set of instructions, which influences many facets of your health. By diving further into what makes each person unique, we aim to help you make more precise health care decisions. “From person to person, there are a […]
SHN Staff 5 min read
Pet therapy brightens day of Sanford Children’s patients

Pet therapy brightens day of Sanford Children’s patients

FARGO, N.D. — Sometimes it’s the littlest things that can bring us the most joy and laughter. This is particularly true at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, where a favorite volunteer is a 6-pound, pet therapy puppy named Norman. Norman and his handler, Tina Erickson, have been visiting Sanford Children’s Hospital for years to provide […]
Nadine Aljets 3 min read
MedSafe Medication Disposal System

MedSafe Medication Disposal System

A safe, secure, convenient way to dispose of unused medications Sanford Bemidji is fighting back against the dangers of unneeded, unused and expired medications by offering the MedSafe Medication Disposal System. The drop box is available in the Sanford Bemidji 1611 Anne St. Pharmacy. Sanford Health Foundation and the Friends of Sanford Health helped make […]
SHN Staff 4 min read

Sanford Health donates $5 million to Northern State University

Sanford Health has pledged $5 million to Northern State University’s Regional Science Education Center to support educational activities and create new student scholarships and permanent endowments. NSU President Dr. Timothy Downs said the university is thrilled with the generous gift. “This commitment to Northern and our students is overwhelming and provides resources that will impact […]
SHN Staff 5 min read

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