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Health care worker helps an audiology patient fit accessories to her hearing implant.

Hearing implant helps Sanford employee after years of issues

Bone conduction implant allows for better hearing when surgeries, traditional hearing aids did not

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 7 min read

Smiling cheerleaders hanging out together on bleachers after morning workout.

Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Terri Barta meets with Sanford health neurologist, Dr. Tanya Harlow

Aphasia patient faces future with a smile

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

Young woman and Sanford Health patient holds a baby on a sunny deck after she survived a stroke.

23-year-old survives stroke with quick thinking, response

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

A Sanford Health doctor meets with two women, in an exam room: a patient and her health guide.

Health guides help patients navigate health care system

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Ep. 17: Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly

38 min ⋅ November 16th

Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously

A 4-year-old girl climbs onto a kitchen chair near signs and photo displays from her time in the hospital at Sanford Health.

‘Miracle child’ in Minnesota survives tractor accident

4-year-old makes full recovery with help from specialists at Sanford Health

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

Little girl with BPAN, a rare brain disease, plays in front of a fireplace in her living room.

Research into rare brain disease gets a boost

Don’t Forget Morgan Foundation supports Sanford Research scientist’s work

Bethany Freel ⋅ 7 min read

Dr. Paola Vermeer poses with four others in lab coats in the Sanford Research lab. In the background are shelves with brightly colored bottles, blue plastic bins and metal lockers.

Collaboration across lab may lead to better cancer treatment

Sanford Research scientists in oncology, neuroscience study new ways to stop tumor growth

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

A happy Sanford Health patient family poses outside their front door: dad, mom and baby.

Post febrile seizure, family grateful for care at Sanford

While frightening, this type of seizure is common for kids, providers say

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Brain Fitness combines activities for sharper body and mind

Activities like classes keep residents moving and motivated

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

Chiropractic doing spinal mobilisation in physiotherapist's office

Sanford chiropractic care treats the whole patient

Bemidji/Bagley doctor explains benefits of chiropractic care, combining services at Sanford

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

Interpretation of tomography of the brain in the ICU

Change in behavior leads to brain tumor discovery

Kim Olson's sister knew something was wrong and got her to the hospital

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

stroke certification: doctors looking at Air Med Photos

Sanford Fargo earns highest level of stroke certification

Medical center is the only advanced comprehensive stroke center in ND, northwest MN

Christen Rennich ⋅ 3 min read

Stroke patient Donavon Czech in wheelchair by window.

Stroke patient’s life saved with unrelated doctor visit

Swift-thinking providers recognized stroke signs during kidney treatment

Erin Horn ⋅ 4 min read

Cheerful senior white woman uses a walker during physical therapy session. A mid adult Asian female physical therapist is helping her walk with the walker.

Group in Bemidji helps support stroke survivors

Program helps family members, caregivers adjust to changing needs as well

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 7 min read

Health guides help patients navigate health care system

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

23-year-old survives stroke with quick thinking, response

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

Hearing implant helps Sanford employee after years of issues

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 7 min read