
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 […]

Take a photo tour of the new Sanford Imagenetics building
The new Sanford Imagenetics building opens this fall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to house the unique program that integrates genomic medicine with innovative primary care for adults. See photos of the 100,000-square-foot project in the Argus Leader.

Gestational diabetes facts and what the test entails
Trouble controlling your blood sugars during pregnancy?

Should your baby wear shoes?
Going shoeless can help children develop and improve walking skills

Learn more about soul injury and how to overcome it
After its title captured my attention immediately, I recently viewed a webinar entitled, “Soul Injury.” Deborah Grassman, APRN, CEO of Opus Peace, moderated the webinar and described soul injury as: An aching wound perpetuated by loss without mourning and guilt or shame without forgiveness that is often manifested as a sense of emptiness, loss of […]

Choosing a doctor for your child
What type of primary care provider is best for your child?

Turmeric trumpeted as cancer fighter
Spice has potential health benefits but may affect chemo and radiation

The ABCs of vitamins in pregnancy
From A to K, vitamins play a critical role in a healthy pregnancy

Try something new: Atakilt wat
Being healthy doesn’t have to be boring or mean cooking the same foods over and over again. This is a traditional Ethiopian dish that is very delicious and healthy. “Atakilt” means vegetables and “wat” means sauce in Amharic, one of the traditional languages spoken in Ethiopia. This recipe contains many vegetables and spices that are […]

The role of genetics in breast and ovarian cancer
What did you inherit from your parents? Was it eye color, height, body build or hair color? Often, we may hear, “I inherited my eyes from my mother” or “I got my height from my father.” A combination of traits developed from each parent is visible, but the genetics inherited from our parents runs far […]