Children's Archives - Sanford Health News

Discussing diagnoses. Ophthalmologist using computer technologies while screening eyes of her patient.

Retina specialist helps when health & eye concerns overlap

Dr. Kimberly Tran treats patients with vision-threatening diseases

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Jessica Aguilar

Jessica Aguilar: ‘What we can accomplish together’

Jared Leighton ⋅ 9 min read

Dr. Christine Arnold is a pediatrician who has invented a bug bite cream, takes an interest in studying home remedies.

Sanford doctor prescribes her own bug bite cream

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford Emergency sign above entrance to medical center

Gun violence drawing attention as a public health crisis

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

A teen school-age boy with a backpack looks downtrodden.

School refusal: Learn signs, causes and how to help your kid

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

The Neonatal Research Network: Podcast

2 min ⋅ September 6th

The Neonatal Research Network is the nation’s largest team of doctors, nurses and researchers performing clinical research for critically ill newborns admitted to neonatal intensive care units. There are only 15 sites selected to participate in the Neonatal Research Network. Sanford Health participates with the University of Iowa as the network’s Upper Midwest regional center. […]

The benefits of breastfeeding: Podcast

39 min ⋅ August 30th

The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and indisputable. Breast milk is proven to provide the right balance of nutrition for babies, is easier to digest than formula, boosts immune systems and can even help mothers lose weight after pregnancy. Therese Marlette, a registered nurse and pregnancy coach at Sanford Health, is the guest on this […]

Ten year old boy sitting on a blue park bench outdoors, with a basketball, and texting on a mobile phone. A Sanford Health psychologist says media affects adolescent social and emotional development, especially when kids feel pressure to keep up.

When media changes adolescent moods & anxiety

Constant screen time can affect kids' social and emotional growth

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 10 min read

mom parenting child

Parenting tips: How to talk tragedies with your kids

First, listen to what they say and questions they ask

Makayla Disburg ⋅ 6 min read

A mom helps her daughter put on her backpack.

Follow these backpack tips to help protect your child’s back

Dr. Jared Daniel — a dad of teens — wants to prevent lower back pain in kids

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

Girl on the Tennis Court

Sports physical can help parents spot health issues

This is also a great time to ask questions even if they're not related to sports

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Well child visits important for children of all ages

“Not only is a well child exam more comprehensive, it’s often paid for by insurance."

SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read

A girl smiles from a wheelchair in a room at Sanford Children's Hospital, where she sees a team of specialists.

Girl finds support in specialists for rare disorder, cancer

Kaley Maassen, 11, had been seeing team since birth — then had to add oncologist

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 21 min read

A girl and a boy eat DQ Blizzards for Miracle Treat Day, benefitting Children's Miracle Hospitals and Sanford Children's.

Treat yourself to a Blizzard for children

Nationwide ‘Miracle Treat Day’ set for July 25

Shawn Neisteadt ⋅ 5 min read

Little girls swimming in pool

Keep your family cool and safe in the summer heat

What SPF to use, how much to hydrate & more ways to protect all ages outside

Tracie Newman, MD ⋅ 3 min read

An eye doctor looks for vision problems at a child's eye exam.

Help your kids see well from the start

Ask for a pediatric vision screening at your child's next checkup

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 4 min read

Keeping Gunner Olesen healthy has been a cooperative effort involving his parents and a medical team that includes a medical staff at Sanford Health in Chamberlain, S.D., and in Sioux Falls.

Children’s specialty care: A team approach

Gunner Olesen greets his challenges and his providers with a bright disposition.

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

Girl finds support in specialists for rare disorder, cancer

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 21 min read

Sanford doctor prescribes her own bug bite cream

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

The fight against anxiety

Erin Heinert ⋅ 4 min read

Children’s specialty care: A team approach

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

Protecting your baby against sudden infant death syndrome

Giridhar Guntreddi, MD, FAAP ⋅ 7 min read