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Well child visits important for children of all ages
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Doctors, nurses sound the alarm as vaccination rates drop
Podcast: Why immunizations are important, and who parents can trust with vaccine info
Nighttime routine can help with sleep problems
Podcast: Dr. Haven Malish talks sleep hygiene, late-night food cravings, and sleep treatments
The rise in sober and ‘sober curious’ living
Podcast: Beyond Dry January and Sober October, sober curiosity has health benefits
How SDSU is preparing nurses for rural care
Podcast: Dr. Mary Anne Krogh prepares nurses for rural care at South Dakota State University
A senior nursing student chats about her career path
Podcast: New RN and her mentor share what makes nursing at Sanford Health different
NDSU’s advances in nursing school keep human touch
Podcast: High fidelity simulators are giving nursing students real scenarios to enhance learning
USD collaborates for the next generation of nurses
Podcast: $1 million HRSA grant provides new opportunities to build nursing workforce in rural areas
Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly
Podcast: Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously
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Preschool friendship: Social skills start in early childhood
Learn how to encourage your little social butterfly to build early friendships
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Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot
A pediatrician answers common questions about vaccine safety, side effects and schedules
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What you need to know about HPV
Learn about human papillomavirus: its causes, symptoms and how to prevent it
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The differences between allergies and sinus infections
Feeling crummy? It might take a visit to an ear, nose and throat specialist
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Fuel your kids for after school with healthy snacks
Get some extra energy before running off to practice, training or rehearsal
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Mandan H.S. launches Sanford Sports psychology program
Partnership benefits athletes’ and coaches’ mental and behavioral health
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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
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Sports physical can help parents spot health issues
Student athletes, activity participants and parents learn from annual checkup
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Back to school problem: What to know about lice
Don’t bug out. Head lice do not carry disease and are not a sign of poor hygiene
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Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery
Dr. Josefine Combs helps athletes and other patients after head injury
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