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Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options

Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options

With early detection, 9 out of 10 people have no evidence of their cancer 5 years later
Jason Anschutz 5 min read
Sanford Fargo now offers AI-assisted colonoscopies

Sanford Fargo now offers AI-assisted colonoscopies

Medical center is first in North Dakota to use Medtronic GI Genius
Nathan Aamodt 3 min read
Gastroenterology fellowship program earns accreditation

Gastroenterology fellowship program earns accreditation

First of its kind program in the Dakotas will welcome fellows in July 2025
Jon Berg 3 min read
Sanford USD Medical Center is a top 100 hospital for GI care

Sanford USD Medical Center is a top 100 hospital for GI care

Sioux Falls location is only hospital in South Dakota honored by Healthgrades
Kristen Beat 3 min read
At-home colon cancer test can save a life – if you follow up

At-home colon cancer test can save a life – if you follow up

After patient dismisses results, doctors support her colonoscopy and find cancer
Jason Anschutz 4 min read
Dairy foods become a real pain if you’re lactose intolerant

Dairy foods become a real pain if you’re lactose intolerant

But dairy-free products, enzyme supplements can help, Sanford Health doctor says
Jane Thaden Lawson 7 min read
Younger age for colon screening catches polyps early

Younger age for colon screening catches polyps early

Had Keith Walraven waited much longer, his polyps could've developed into cancer
Simon Floss 7 min read
Lynch syndrome: The genetics of colon cancer

Lynch syndrome: The genetics of colon cancer

This inherited condition can cause several types of cancer
SHN Staff 9 min read
Sanford Health receives grant to enhance PLEDGE Study

Sanford Health receives grant to enhance PLEDGE Study

Helmsley Charitable Trust awards $3.4 million for kids' diabetes and celiac screening
Jon Berg 6 min read
How to ease heartburn during pregnancy

How to ease heartburn during pregnancy

Indigestion is common in second and third trimesters, but there’s relief
Peter Klemin, MD 5 min read