Know where to go when you are sick or injured
Whether you have the flu, a sore throat, a broken bone or bad sprain, you want the best care for your needs. But it can be hard to know where to go for certain injuries and illnesses. The primary care clinic, acute care clinic and the emergency department are all designed to care for specific […]
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The scoop on your baby’s poop
How much should your baby poop? How often? Consistency?
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Understanding your mammogram report
You’ve done exactly as recommended. You scheduled your mammogram and have done your research on the process. You know what to expect during your mammogram, but what about after? What do the results of your mammogram really mean? Setting the standard It all starts with a radiologist who will interpret your mammogram. Does anything look […]
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Good medicine: Easing stress with laughter
Is it true that a laugh a day keeps the doctor away? Humor has its benefits.
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How your care team determines your cancer treatment
Oncologists make decisions regarding the best treatment for your cancer based on scientific evidence. Still, you may wonder how these determinations about which drugs are best to treat your individual cancer were made. Does the oncologist go back to a drug used previously? One with a catchy name? What is the rationale for the decisions […]
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Need long-lasting energy? This Polenta bake can help!
The American Cancer Society recommends moving toward a plant based diet and I have discovered a new favorite food that fits right in. It’s called “Polenta.” Polenta dates back to the 1700’s when it was made popular in Italy. It was considered a peasant food because it was plentiful and cheap. Polenta is corn meal […]
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Facts about the Zika virus and pregnancy
Learn the facts, stats and risks of the Zika virus.
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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 […]
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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.
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Gestational diabetes facts and what the test entails
Trouble controlling your blood sugars during pregnancy?
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