Children's Archives - Sanford Health News

A young Sanford Children's Hospital patient fist-bumps a golfer at the first tee of the Sanford International golf tournament.

Sanford International reaches beyond the golf course

In two years, the tournament has given more than $250,000 to local charities

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

A baby peers out from the middle of bottles of cleaning supplies

Poison center calls rise with coronavirus cleaning

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

A man seems depressed as he sits near a window and looks out in this illustration for a story about suicide

How to ask if someone might be thinking about suicide

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 16 min read

Make-A-Wish, Great Shots tee up a teen’s golf dream

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

Whey protein powder in scoop and plastic shaker on wooden background.

Sanford helps athletes navigate nutritional supplements

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford Fit Kids Zone at Great Shots features and blue and gold climbing wall, interactive floor, TV and "move, play, recharge" on the wall.

Podcast: Sanford Fit builds active waiting rooms

25 min ⋅ January 21st

Climbing walls and dance videos get kids up and out of their seats

pediatric cancer research: Sam Milanovich having a conversation with Jacqueline Palfy in front of microphones

Podcast: Personalized medicine treats kids’ cancers

20 min ⋅ January 2nd

More precision means fewer side effects, says Dr. Sam Milanovich

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

Family media plan can help limit screen time, protect kids' health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 4 min read

Megan Hulen, pregnant with quintuplets, sits in an examination room with her doctor and her husband

Mom’s dream of big family comes true with quintuplets

Four girls and a boy have joined their two older brothers in ND family

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 21 min read

A girl works on homework at the kitchen table while her mom stands at the sink after her daughter comes home from school

Back from school, first thing kids should do: Wash hands

Sanford infectious disease specialist gives advice on supplies and masks, too

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford Health family medicine clinic in Rock Rapids, Iowa

How to find a primary care provider

With primary care, you get one go-to health care provider

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

Boy wearing mask sitting in medical waiting room holding gadget looking at camera

Wellness exams, vaccines now could prevent outbreaks in fall

Keep your kid healthy with regularly scheduled well child checkups

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

COVID-19 Q&A: Preparing for new school year, flu season

Dr. Jeremy Cauwels outlines plans to prep for influenza and coronavirus vaccines

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

Girl jumps up and down on her bed in a colorful bedroom.

5 things not to do at bedtime, according to child experts

One no-no: high intensity activity before bed (unless you want your kids awake)

Sanford Fit ⋅ 6 min read

Little Boy climbing through a tunnel and Playing on Playground in public park

Helping kids, teens cope with mental effects of pandemic

COVID-19 ended many social activities, important in kids' emotional development

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Dr. Michelle Baack stands next to her research student Eli Louwagie

Aspiring doctor values research experience at Sanford lab

Eli Louwagie's study of heart development earns him national recognition

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 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

Cory Olson grateful genetic test can help patients avoid reaction to medication

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

Your health matters: Don’t delay your care or screenings

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Explaining COVID-19 to kids

Sanford Fit ⋅ 5 min read

Family thanks football coaches, Sanford EMTs for saving life

Mick Garry ⋅ 18 min read

Cancer patient, 12, gets one last fishing trip — at hospital

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 19 min read

What is tummy time? How does it help a baby?

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read