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Understanding gynecologic care for teens
Podcast: A pediatric and adolescent gynecologist answers questions about periods and beyond
Busting myths about the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say
How to have the ‘girl talk’ with your teen
Podcast: Starting conversations when they’re young builds connections along the way
We ask a lactation specialist all your breastfeeding questions
Podcast: Samantha Zeeb, RN, answers how the body makes milk, how to get support and more
‘While the kids are with you, they’re safe’
Podcast: From foster care to adoption, sisters with medical needs join blended family
STIs can affect your sexual and reproductive health
Podcast: Family medicine doctor advises dose of honesty with people you care about
Doctors, nurses sound the alarm as vaccination rates drop
Podcast: Why immunizations are important, and who parents can trust with vaccine info
From IVF to NICU: One couple’s road to starting a family
Podcast: Soon after ‘graduating’ from fertility to pregnancy care, complications arose
Nighttime routine can help with sleep problems
Podcast: Dr. Haven Malish talks sleep hygiene, late-night food cravings, and sleep treatments
Eating disorders vs disordered eating: Differences & dangers
Podcast: Sanford psychologist shares how to identify and address unhealthy relationships with food
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What to consider when planning where to have your baby
Sioux Falls pregnancy navigator says to prepare for the unexpected with advanced care options
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Keep kids active and safe during the summer
Gardening and games can help fill free time in the outdoors
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Surgery helps repair middle schooler’s severe scoliosis
Bismarck teen sees Sanford Health specialist to correct 86-degree spinal curve
⋅ 6 min read
7 healthy snacks for athletes on the go
When rushing to practice, reach for these healthier foods for the road
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When and how should my child start athletic training?
As early as middle school, training focuses on how kids can best move their bodies
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Diagnosing, managing a child’s developmental disabilities
Genetic testing, counseling can help find the diagnosis, cause and intervention
⋅ 8 min read
APPs provide expert health care close to home
Especially for rural patients, advanced practice providers can fill primary care role
⋅ 7 min read
Why your athlete needs to train year-round
Players of all ages can benefit from strength and conditioning programs
⋅ 4 min read
Research into rare brain disease gets a boost
Don’t Forget Morgan Foundation supports Sanford Research scientist’s work
⋅ 7 min read
Can you spoil a baby, or is that a myth?
Research shows that responding to a crying baby is nurturing, not spoiling
⋅ 4 min read
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Barriers to breastfeeding and how to overcome them
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Breastfeeding: Benefits for mom and baby
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College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic
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- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Celebrating a Visionary: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Denny Sanford
- A Legacy That Inspires: 2026 Roger Maris All-Star Week Raises over $1 million for Cancer Care
- Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
- 2026 Pours for a Purpose Raises nearly $415,000 for Bemidji Emergency Department Remodel
- Lexi’s Story: Emergency Patient to Emergency Advocate
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- How to Create an Active Daily Routine for Kids at Home During the Summer
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