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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
Is there a link between menopause and genetics?

Is there a link between menopause and genetics?

How and when a woman begins menopause depends on family history and lifestyle
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 5 min read
Blood test that detects concussions? Don’t believe the hype

Blood test that detects concussions? Don’t believe the hype

Headlines buzzed last week with breaking news that the Food and Drug Administration had approved a new blood test for concussions. This “breakthrough” understandably garnered enormous attention as awareness and concerns about concussions have reached a fever pitch in recent years. Indeed, concussions have arguably become the most important sports medicine topic of our time […]
Thayne Munce, PhD 7 min read
Sanford Health to sponsor floor of Washington Pavilion

Sanford Health to sponsor floor of Washington Pavilion

Health Quest exhibits will complement existing Fit Zone in science museum
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 3 min read
Sanford Health Foundation at the top

Sanford Health Foundation at the top

The Sanford Health Foundation was recently recognized as one of 63 “High Performers” in the U.S. and Canada by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). The distinction, based on analysis of fiscal year 2016 data, reflects outstanding effectiveness and efficiency. This is the third year in a row the AHP has placed the Foundation in […]
Emily Fink 2 min read
Fit for Fargo: 5 things to do before every run

Fit for Fargo: 5 things to do before every run

It’s easy to fall into a rut with any kind of exercise. Maybe you always take the same fitness class, or never try heavier weights when you’re lifting, or run the same routes over and over at the same pace. Whatever it is, it’s time to do something different. We’ve been asking tons of questions […]
Jacqueline Palfy 5 min read
Diagnosed with lung cancer: Now what?

Diagnosed with lung cancer: Now what?

What do the stages of lung cancer mean? The staging system indicates how far the lung cancer has spread and whether surgery would help: Stage I has a surprisingly good prognosis—up to 70 percent of people who have it diagnosed at this stage can be successfully treated. Many lung cancers at this stage are only […]
Michael Keppen, MD 7 min read
Zach Zenner spending part of off-season at Sanford Health

Zach Zenner spending part of off-season at Sanford Health

Zach Zenner: NFL player by day, researcher by night. Well, not exactly, but the Philadelphia Eagles running back and former SDSU Jackrabbit does spend a considerable amount of time in the research lab during his off-season. Although Zenner was accepted into the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, his admission is currently deferred […]
Makayla Disburg 5 min read
Students get behind-the-scenes look into health care

Students get behind-the-scenes look into health care

FARGO, N.D. – High school students will have an opportunity to, literally, see what’s inside. Juniors and seniors are learning about many types of healthcare professions during the Health Occupations and Professions Exploration (HOPE) Academy through an educational program partnership from the NDSU College of Health Professions and Sanford Health. Students in the region will […]
Nadine Aljets 4 min read
Infrequent or absent periods may be potentially serious PCOS

Infrequent or absent periods may be potentially serious PCOS

Signs and symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome and its mimics
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 3 min read

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