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 […]
Veterans bring special skill set to health care profession
Former service members now serve in various roles at Sanford Health
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hungry and ready to feed: Clues it’s time to feed your baby
Puckering or playing with their mouth? Babies show you when they're hungry
Customized care for heart stent patients now available
Physicians and researchers at Sanford Health continue to find new, better ways to treat our heart stent patients. One promising method is genomic medicine, which is being incorporated into primary care for our patients. And for our heart patients, we’re bringing a new level of customized care. It started with a group of researchers led […]
Your guide to contractions: What to expect in labor
An OB/GYN advises how to tell the difference among false, true and premature labor