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A Sanford Health nurse gives COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations to a woman in her car. An adolescent boy is in the passenger seat. All are wearing face masks.

Sanford Health offers flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Immunization blitzes include drive-thru and indoor appointments at Fargodome

Nathan Aamodt ⋅ 5 min read

Doctor and patient on medical consultation using digital tablet at patient's house. Both are masked against COVID-19.

Who gets monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19?

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

Society staff member Alecia O'Neill getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Business community gets COVID-19 facts from Sanford Health

Alan Helgeson ⋅ 4 min read

Dr. Brian Tjarks wears full-body personal protective gear at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site.

What to do when you think you need a COVID-19 test

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Cute little boy putting on a protective face mask while in daycare during phase two of reopening after the COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 delta variant is ‘more contagious’ in kids

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Ep. 14: A mark through coronaviruses

21 min ⋅ June 7th

Dr. Mark Denison has been studying coronaviruses since the 1980s

IORT is a type of radiation therapy used to treat breast cancer at Sanford Health

Ep. 5: IORT, radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer

16 min ⋅ October 8th

Machine applies direct radiation to target area while sparing surrounding tissue

Doctor Jesse Dirksen sits in an upright posture, smiling during an interview

Ep. 4: Why a tumor board is critical to breast cancer care

26 min ⋅ October 2nd

Physicians meet weekly to review all cancer cases and plan treatment

Woman stands at her kitchen sink

Ep. 7: Suicide prevention and awareness

22 min ⋅ September 30th

Women are twice as likely to attempt suicide as compared to men, research shows

Dr. Anu Gaba talks with a nurse in an office

Ep. 3: What is breast cancer research?

31 min ⋅ September 28th

Laboratory and clinical research critical to diagnosis, treatment for breast cancer

Dr. Andrea Kaster talks with a patient in an exam room

Ep. 2: Determining your breast cancer risk factor

22 min ⋅ September 28th

Know your risk and get your annual mammogram to detect cancer early

Cindy Davis sits down for a podcast with host Courtney Collen

Ep. 6: Continuing care through COVID-19

24 min ⋅ September 18th

Don't forget appointments or self-care, says Dr. Cynthia Davis, OB/GYN

A Sanford Health perinatal mental health professional poses in an exam room.

Ep. 5: Pregnancy, pandemic and mental health

19 min ⋅ September 8th

Dr. Lea Berentson talks women's mental health during trying times

A Sanford provider talks to a Sanford Health News host over podcasting microphones in a conference room.

Ep. 10: PGA is among Sanford Health’s unique partnerships

20 min ⋅ September 1st

Sanford Labs leader Rochelle Odenbrett describes COVID-19 testing on golf tour

Closeup of a pregnant woman sitting on the bed at home holding her baby belly.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? CDC says to get COVID-19 vaccine

Urgency due to increase in severe COVID-19 cases in unvaccinated expecting mothers

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Portrait of senior 78 year old woman at home on the phone.

Home monitoring program: A new kind of care during COVID

Follow-up from nurses key for those who don’t need hospitalization

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 min read

Sanford Heath nurse in PPE seen through hospital room window

COVID-19 vaccination, treatment options can slow surge

Sanford Health hospitals continue filling up with unvaccinated patients

Courtney Collen ⋅ 8 min read

Active seniors in fitness class

Fall prevention top of mind as risk increases in pandemic

Good Samaritan Society works to improve balance and mobility after limited activities

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Three health officials speak to the media from the Washington Pavilion stage for social distancing purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sanford Health, state & local officials: Mask up, vaccinate

'Preventable' COVID-19 hospitalizations expected to peak again in coming weeks

Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 6 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Do we need to wear face masks?

CDC recommends masking indoors if you’re unvaccinated or in a high-transmission area

Katie Foutz ⋅ 6 min read

Blue and white poster in a gym reads "COVID-19 VACCINE. A SHOT OF HOPE. REGISTER HERE." People at a registration table in the background.

3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose recommended for immunocompromised

The FDA has approved an additional mRNA dose for some individuals

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Dr. Johnson and Matt Holsen

COVID-19 vaccination can help keep long-term care open

Dr. Johnson: Even with breakthrough cases, vaccine is still the ‘right choice’

Matt Holsen ⋅ 8 min read

General practitioner vaccinating old patient at home with copy space. Doctor giving injection to senior woman at home. Nurse holding syringe and using cotton before make Covid-19 or coronavirus vaccine.

Immunocompromised Society residents eligible for third dose

Society residents can get third dose of COVID vaccine from their location or doctor

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Three unidentifiable women sit with Bibles open on their laps.

Senior pastor leads talk on faith, science and vaccines

‘Love for the neighbor’ shows up in COVID-19 care at Good Samaritan Society

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

After COVID-19 vaccine: What are the side effects?

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Blood donations needed during COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: How will I know it’s my turn for vaccine?

Jon Berg ⋅ 7 min read

The COVID-19 vaccine: Why you should get a shot

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

What to do when you think you need a COVID-19 test

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

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