Wellness - Sanford Health News

Gardens and twin homes at Lake Forest Village

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

Chris Kringen delivers a message during devotion.

Society’s spiritual leaders spread hope this Christmas

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Rochelle Myers sits next to Courtney Collen for a Facebook Live

Deadline looms for open enrollment, health coverage for 2021

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Close up of woman practicing mudra meditation

Practicing mindfulness can ease pandemic worry

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Pic of Sanford Wellness Center with sign about COVID

Staying fit at Sanford Wellness Centers during the pandemic

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Cindy Davis sits down for a podcast with host Courtney Collen

Podcast: 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 nurse in face shield and mask hands a paper to another nurse wearing gloves and holding a bag to safely receive it.

‘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

Three Sanford Health employees sit talking in a conference room, spaced 6 feet apart from each other.

Sanford cares for its caregivers as human beings first

Caregivers feel pandemic stressors too, and Sanford Health is here to help

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

Runner in stocking cap and sweatshirt pauses on a sunny fall day.

Finding relief from SAD during pandemic presents challenges

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

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

11-12-year-old girl sits on her bed doing homework, home alone after school.

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

Health care provider looking at her smartphone in a hospital waiting area with blue chairs.

Help line answers call to support ND medical community

Reach for Resilience is staffed by health care workers, for health care workers

Katie Foutz ⋅ 6 min read

Andy Gillham walking and talking with Brett Maher.

How coaches, parents can counsel athletes through pandemic

Communication the key for athletes who may be missing out on sports

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Counselor sits in bright office, smiling at woman facing away from camera.

Sanford, UND unveil Behavioral Health Bridge

Website aims to limit long-term mental health effects from COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

quality improvement symposium

Sanford Health quality improvement effort goes virtual

Employees, ready to share ideas, pivoted to remote conference format for safety

Carson Walker ⋅ 12 min read

Sanford Health employees volunteer to pack and send meals out in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Sanford Health fights hunger with $3 million donation

The pandemic has exacerbated hunger, and Sanford is responding

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

A grandfather smiles while carving pumpkins with two grandchildren.

10 ways to have a happy, healthy Halloween

You can avoid trick-or-treating during COVID-19 while still having fun

Sanford Fit ⋅ 4 min read

Don’t neglect your health needs. It’s safe to seek care

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

Mom describes experience of having baby during pandemic

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Explaining COVID-19 to kids

Sanford Fit ⋅ 5 min read

Strength training at home: More than weightlifting

Simon Floss ⋅ 11 min read

Advice for living life in the ‘new normal’

Jon Berg ⋅ 5 min read