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Restaurants donate meals to families at Sanford Children’s

Restaurants donate meals to families at Sanford Children’s

FARGO, N.D. – For kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, an injury or illness can mean days, weeks or months in the hospital. Everything changes for not only that child, but also their family. Normalcy falls to the wayside as parents and siblings adjust to accommodate the child in need. Finding normalcy with dinnertime […]
Nadine Aljets 5 min read
Ava’s House brings comfort, dignity to patients

Ava’s House brings comfort, dignity to patients

Ken Sorlie was a salt of the earth, hardworking and humble Midwesterner, and more than anything, he wanted to live out his life in dignity and comfort, surrounded by his family. Because of Ava’s House by Sanford, a state-of-the-art hospice facility that opened last October in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sorlie was able to reach […]
Kay Todd 5 min read
Hip fatigue late in the race? Here are some solutions.

Hip fatigue late in the race? Here are some solutions.

There are several pieces to the puzzle to keep in mind when training for a 5K, half-marathon or a marathon. Stay consistent with your running schedule is one. Another is to include additional exercises on your off running days. Kendall Railing refers to these days as your strength training days. Railing is a certified strength […]
Scott Seiler 3 min read
Sanford West Fargo Clinic plans updated, expanded

Sanford West Fargo Clinic plans updated, expanded

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Plans for the Sanford West Fargo Clinic have been updated to include more space and a shorter construction timeline. The new plan calls for completion of the project in one phase, instead of two, and the clinic will now feature two stories, instead of one. It will still be built at […]
Nadine Aljets 4 min read
Nursing in a team environment: Ready for anything

Nursing in a team environment: Ready for anything

The Sanford Medical Center Fargo towers above its surroundings. It’s one of the most technologically advanced medical centers in the nation. That includes the operating rooms where the staff is never sure what each day will bring. “Every day is a different day,” said Abby Saunders, R.N., a clinical care lead at the hospital, which […]
Shawn Neisteadt 3 min read
I tried Forte and this is what happened

I tried Forte and this is what happened

Core strength and conditioning class is like 'athletic training for average Joes'
Nicole Otis 4 min read
Lymphedema therapy helps patients manage symptoms

Lymphedema therapy helps patients manage symptoms

The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that helps the body get rid of toxins and waste materials. Lymphedema is when the lymphatic system breaks down and allows the buildup of fluid in one or more of a patient’s arms or legs. The swelling that results from this buildup can range from […]
SHN Staff 4 min read
Employee feature: Valet member serves to give back

Employee feature: Valet member serves to give back

Like many Sanford Health locations, you’ll find a team of valet members greeting guests at Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo. That includes Chuck Wickenheiser, whose reason for working is personal. “Actually I used to bring my father to his cancer treatments,” Wickenheiser said. “When I retired I wanted to give back.” His work […]
Shawn Neisteadt 3 min read
Patience (and forgiveness) key to running plan success

Patience (and forgiveness) key to running plan success

The truth is: marathon training is hard work. It takes time, energy and mental grit. However, with all this hard work, there will be rewards. You will achieve many accomplishments throughout the journey. No one knows this more than Kendall Railing. He’s a certified strength and conditioning specialist at Sanford POWER and 15-time Fargo Marathon […]
Scott Seiler 2 min read
North Dakota drivers support local kids

North Dakota drivers support local kids

The North Dakota Department of Transportation recently approved a Peace Garden State Sanford Children’s license plate. Each plate costs $25, with $15 of the fee coming back to the Sanford Health Foundation to benefit Sanford Children’s in Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota. No matter what brings children and families through the doors, philanthropy helps make […]
Emily Fink 1 min read

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