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Equine therapy boosts spirits with horse power

Equine therapy boosts spirits with horse power

Sanford Health, Good Samaritan Society welcome horse visitors to Windom location
Simon Floss 6 min read
Breast cancer severity goes down with mammography screening

Breast cancer severity goes down with mammography screening

It's important to keep your screenings on schedule, even during pandemic
Courtney Collen 5 min read
Running her way through chemo with a whole crew

Running her way through chemo with a whole crew

Friends of Kim Skarphol made running to cancer treatment a group effort
Simon Floss 7 min read
Good Samaritan iPads ‘bring life’ to residents nationwide

Good Samaritan iPads ‘bring life’ to residents nationwide

Tablets enable video conferencing for families who can’t visit in person
Courtney Collen 6 min read
How to make air in your home as safe and clean as possible

How to make air in your home as safe and clean as possible

Ensure indoor air quality by keeping tabs on pollutants, dust, humidity, illnesses
SHN Staff 16 min read
Daughter makes hundreds of face masks in memory of RN mom

Daughter makes hundreds of face masks in memory of RN mom

Fabric from Brenda Russ, who died of cancer, now helps protect her co-workers
Jane Thaden Lawson 14 min read
Traveling this summer? How to travel safely during COVID-19

Traveling this summer? How to travel safely during COVID-19

Infectious disease specialist recommends social distancing, even on the road
Simon Floss 4 min read
Pregnant couples in northern MN benefit from telehealth

Pregnant couples in northern MN benefit from telehealth

Video visits allow OB/GYN patients convenience and a more personal atmosphere
Jane Thaden Lawson 11 min read
Families with special needs face added challenges amid COVID

Families with special needs face added challenges amid COVID

Disruption of support services may add to distance learning, working from home
Courtney Collen 7 min read
Addiction can intensify in pandemic, so try to connect

Addiction can intensify in pandemic, so try to connect

Sanford behavioral health experts: Try new ways to cope, and seek help if needed
Simon Floss 6 min read