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Keeping your child with autism safe

Keeping your child with autism safe

Wandering is common, but a few tips can help keep your kid out of harm's way
Danae Lund PhD, LP 4 min read
Will listening to music pregnant make your baby smarter?

Will listening to music pregnant make your baby smarter?

Research is mixed on whether classical music gives your baby an edge later in life.
Peter Van Eerden, MD 6 min read
How does she do it? Tips for the busy mom

How does she do it? Tips for the busy mom

Follow these helpful tips and get ready to see a change in your day-to-day life as a busy, working mom.
SHN Staff 3 min read
Baby sign language improves communication and bonding

Baby sign language improves communication and bonding

What if your baby could communicate before they talk?
Tracie Newman, MD 4 min read
Sanford Imagenetics building nears opening

Sanford Imagenetics building nears opening

The Sanford Imagenetics building in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will open to the public on Oct. 9, when internal medicine patients begin seeing their care teams at the facility dedicated to integrating genomics and primary care for adults. Sanford Imagenetics was established in 2014 after a gift of $125 million gift from Denny Sanford. Watch interviews […]
SHN Staff 2 min read
Ava’s House pediatric and adult hospice opens in October

Ava’s House pediatric and adult hospice opens in October

Sanford Health will host a community open house Saturday, Oct. 7, for Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, one of only four locations in the nation to offer inpatient pediatric hospice services. The state-of-the-art facility at 1320 W. 17th St., which will also serve adults, will be open to the community from 10 a.m. […]
SHN Staff 3 min read
Helping kids with cancer get back to school

Helping kids with cancer get back to school

Nurses and child life specialists visit classrooms to share stories and calm fears
Marcia Stubstad, RN, CPHON 6 min read
A pastor’s reflection on the book ‘The Broken Way’

A pastor’s reflection on the book ‘The Broken Way’

Tears came to my eyes as I thought of the brokenness of the many I visit with as a chaplain — as well as my own. The following are hard, yet strangely compelling words, thoughts, realities and invitations from Ann Voskamp in her book, “The Broken Way: A Daring Path into the Abundant Life.” These […]
Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Nelson 6 min read
The benefits of burning a few calories while pregnant

The benefits of burning a few calories while pregnant

Exercising while pregnant is great for both you and baby.
Jordan Coauette, MD 4 min read
Tender mouth? Try chef’s chicken and dressing

Tender mouth? Try chef’s chicken and dressing

This recipe feels like “comfort food” and is packed with lots of calories and protein.  Be sure to cook the chicken until it becomes very tender.  This recipe can be pureed for easy chewing if needed. Ingredients: 4 – 4 ounce boneless skinless chicken breast 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon flour 1 stalk celery diced […]
Ellen Grimlie, LRD 2 min read

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