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High school wrestler returns to the mat after concussion

Return-to-play plan included physical, occupational and speech therapy

Jon Berg ⋅ 6 min read

Out-of-state veteran finds support in Sanford, community

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

High school basketball players from opposing teams fight for the ball inside a gymnasium.

Sports psychologist helps athletes build healthy attitudes

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

A male and female teen hold smartphones as they talk. A family media plan can help keep kids from using screens too much.

Delay kids’ smartphone use, pediatrician advises

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 4 min read

A family photo of Cory Olson, who works as a physician assistant at Sanford Health

Sanford Chip would have prevented misery after back surgery

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

An elderly woman's hands rest in her lap, while a hospital bracelet sits on her wrist

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Learn what hospitals are doing to thwart this common state of confusion

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Experts suggest walking and other forms of physical, mental exercise can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Exercise, social time can slow progression of Alzheimer’s

People who get out and walk daily keep their brains healthy for a longer time

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

A boy receives chiropractic treatment

Sanford Health chiropractor: ‘Don’t ignore your pain’

Learn safe ways to continue your chiropractic care during COVID-19

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Dr. Thomas Haldis, co-inventor of the Stroke Guide Catheter

New investigational device may simplify stroke intervention

Streamlining process helps procedure go better for doctors and patients alike

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 6 min read

Becky Holmes Rybak stands the help of EasyStand at the Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center. She is accompanied by her son Nicholas Rybak and mother Maggie Marshall.

ALS patient can now make a stand at Sanford Chamberlain

New physical therapy device will help patients with neurological issues

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

A doctor wears a mask in front of a computer while he talks with a patient in an examination room

Don’t dismiss stroke symptoms during pandemic

Some who should seek medical attention may not because of pandemic concerns

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

heart monitor screen

COVID-19 FAQs: What should heart and stroke patients know?

Why this group is at high risk for coronavirus — and what to do about it

Erin Mairose ⋅ 6 min read

Bob Bieberdorf, who had a stroke and subsequent rehab, twists to his left while seated as he holds a pipe in his hands.

Rehab work, positive attitude give stroke patient life back

'If you want to get better, you have to want to work'

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Friedreich's ataxia rare disease Raena Brendtro and Dan Brendtro petting thier dog, Luca

Man fundraises for research-study inspiration: his daughter

Friedreich's ataxia can't be stopped yet, but two men have formed a bond trying

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 37 min read

Healthy 20-year-old suffers stroke due to a common condition

Doctors discovered a patent foramen ovale — and closed the hole in her heart

Jon Berg ⋅ 6 min read

Mr. History heads to front of the class again after stroke

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Brain researcher L-J Pilaz is ‘like a discovery junkie’

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Specialty clinic team serves as resource for little people

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 14 min read

Sanford Health chiropractor: ‘Don’t ignore your pain’

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Healthy 20-year-old suffers stroke due to a common condition

Jon Berg ⋅ 6 min read

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