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Sanford Health offers COVID-19 antibody testing to public

Test for probable exposure available at dozens of sites

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Hospital patient window decorated with hearts.

COVID-19 FAQs: When can I have visitors in the hospital?

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 6 min read

Dr. Santiago Lopez explains which masks are best in fighting the spread of the coronavirus

What kind of mask is best? Ask an infectious disease doctor

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

A nurse 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 ⋅ 10 min read

Social distancing: Woman works from home sitting on exercise ball at her desk faces a computer screen and large windows.

COVID-19 FAQs: What is social distancing?

Katie Foutz ⋅ 7 min read

A Good Samaritan Society nurse in face mask smiles and leans close to a senior living resident.

COVID-19 FAQs: Variants, vaccines and long-term effects

Sanford Health doctors answer your questions about the ongoing pandemic

Mick Garry ⋅ 13 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?

Outpatient infusion lowers hospitalization rates for those at severe risk

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 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

A man in full PPE injects vaccine vials under a vent hood in a lab.

COVID-19 FAQs: How do vaccines get developed and approved?

Here's a look at the basic process — and details about coronavirus vaccines

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

A pharmacist with only gloved hands visible prepares a table of COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID vaccines affect mammography results?

Swollen lymph nodes are both a vaccine side effect, and a sign it's working

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Moderna, Pfizer, J&J vaccines: Similarities and differences

A third COVID-19 vaccine approval means additional options for providers

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

pregnant woman talking to a doctor

Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID-19 vaccines affect pregnancy?

Sanford doctors advise weighing pros and cons with your own health care provider

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

Generic COVID-19 vaccine photo

COVID-19 vaccine: When’s the right time for the second dose?

Good Samaritan Society CMO: Don't worry if your doses are more spread out

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

A health care worker in face mask and shield vaccinates a woman, facing away from the camera, with COVID-19 vaccine while two other health care workers prepare for more patients.

What to expect before, during, after COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available to the public. Know when and where to be immunized.

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

A vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine sits on a table with other medical supplies in the background.

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

Check My Sanford Chart app, text messages and mail for reminders of each dose

Jon Berg ⋅ 7 min read