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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
Recent Stories
What self-esteem looks like in 3-5-year-olds
Does your kid have a 'can-do' attitude? Help develop their positive outlook
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‘Pretend play’ is important to kids’ development
Learn how and why to encourage your child’s imagination
⋅ 4 min read
Sleep matters at all ages, for some surprising reasons
Besides tired, lack of sleep can make kids wired and even accident-prone
⋅ 4 min read
Healthy baby teeth lead to healthy permanent teeth
Your child’s dental health starts as early as their first tooth
⋅ 4 min read
Birdies at Sanford International support pediatric patients
First year of Birdies Give Back raised nearly $100K for Sanford Children’s
⋅ 5 min read
Sanford Health helps to fill backpacks and fight hunger
Volunteers, partnerships feed students and families through Feeding South Dakota
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Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor
ND family traveled 3 states to save daughter’s life and continue her recovery
⋅ 15 min read
Sanford study shows fewer head impacts in youth football
Players can benefit from first longitudinal study reported on youth football
⋅ 3 min read
Service dog helps adolescent patients with mental health
Tucker the goldendoodle is part of behavioral health program at Sanford Fargo
⋅ 5 min read
Sanford partners with school to support students in need
Systems of Support program encourages positive behavior in middle schoolers
⋅ 4 min read
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Breastfeeding: Benefits for mom and baby
⋅ 8 min read
Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot
⋅ 9 min read
College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic
⋅ 5 min read
Temper tantrums already? Hang in there, parents
⋅ 5 min read
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Heart
- Hypoxia leaves woman bedridden for more than a year
- Sanford cardiac surgeon receives 25th Guardian Angel award
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- ‘Miracle’ baby home and healthy after extended PICU stay
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- More in Heart
Orthopedics
- World of adventure awaits after hip replacement surgery
- Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
- Marshfield Children’s helps girl heal from kickball injury
- New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- More in Orthopedics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
- Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
- Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
- More in Research
Senior Services
Innovations
News
- Sanford Sports creates Black Hills home at E3 in Rapid City
- Sanford Bismarck CEO appointed to national leadership role
- Sanford medical centers ranked top hospitals in Dakotas
- Public celebration set to honor legacy of T. Denny Sanford
- Rapid City, Sanford Health unveil sports complex partnership
- More in News
Sanford Health Foundation
- Pat’s Story: The Gift of Music
- Annie’s Story: A Princess, A Castle and a Kingdom of Caregivers Find Victory Over Childhood Cancer
- Maci’s Story: Finding Joy in the Journey
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Growth Mindset and Resilience
- Encourage Nutritious Eating with a Food Rainbow
- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- Back‑to‑School Resources That Build Positivity, Confidence and Growth Mindset
- More in Sanford fit
