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AMA honors Sanford Health’s employee well-being efforts

AMA honors Sanford Health’s employee well-being efforts

Medical association aims to fight work-related burnout, especially during pandemic

Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 4 min read

Jeremy Cauwels and Courtney Collen talking together in a Facebook Live Q&A

Chief physician: ‘We’re all in this together’

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

Active seniors in fitness class

Fall prevention top of mind as risk increases in pandemic

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

A hospital hallway window is painted with black lettering that says "Sanford Heroes"

Health care ‘hero’ is a complicated title, providers say

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

A senior woman in goggles takes a breath as she swims in a lap pool near Good Samaritan Society.

92-year-old is overcoming COVID with return to swimming

Matt Holsen ⋅ 7 min read

Ep. 15: COVID and the important connection to heart health

Ep. 15: COVID and the important connection to heart health

24 min ⋅ April 11th

Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.

Ep. 6: Continuing care through COVID-19

Ep. 6: Continuing care through COVID-19

24 min ⋅ September 18th

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

Wisconsin woman’s daily letters bring residents joy

Wisconsin woman’s daily letters bring residents joy

Kirby Feldmann is the Good Samaritan Society's National Ever Forward Volunteer Champion

Matt Holsen ⋅ 7 min read

Support your body while working from home

Support your body while working from home

Working remotely has its challenges — here’s how to stay healthy and motivated

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Friends find purpose staying active in senior community

Friends find purpose staying active in senior community

Best friends love to tool around in a golf cart, fix up public spaces together

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Society’s spiritual leaders spread hope this Christmas

Society’s spiritual leaders spread hope this Christmas

Chaplains use faith in God to battle the struggles that accompany the pandemic

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Deadline looms for open enrollment, health coverage for 2021

Deadline looms for open enrollment, health coverage for 2021

Health insurance expert: Plan ahead to make sure you're covered next year

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Practicing mindfulness can ease pandemic worry

Practicing mindfulness can ease pandemic worry

Learn how and why to work mindfulness into your self-care routine

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Staying fit at Sanford Wellness Centers during the pandemic

Staying fit at Sanford Wellness Centers during the pandemic

During pandemic, maintaining exercise regimen can be difficult, not impossible

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

‘Psychological PPE’ resources offered for front-line workers

‘Psychological PPE’ resources offered for front-line workers

Dr. Craig Uthe and Dr. Jeffrey Leichter share wellness message with employees

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Finding relief from SAD during pandemic presents challenges

Finding relief from SAD during pandemic presents challenges

Staying safe from COVID-19 and wintertime blues will require creativity

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Staying home alone: When is it safe for kids?

Staying home alone: When is it safe for kids?

Dr. Stephanie Hanson helps parents, kids prep for this step toward independence

Erin Mairose ⋅ 8 min read