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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
Mom, daughter learn colonoscopy is key to stopping cancer

Mom, daughter learn colonoscopy is key to stopping cancer

After 34-year-old was diagnosed with colon cancer, her mom was diagnosed, too
SHN Staff 7 min read
What is tummy time? How does it help a baby?

What is tummy time? How does it help a baby?

Tummy time is a great way to help your baby develop muscles for crawling
Parenting Services 4 min read
US News ranks Sanford best hospitals in Dakotas

US News ranks Sanford best hospitals in Dakotas

Sanford USD Medical Center, Sanford Medical Center Fargo honored for exceptional care  
Jon Berg 4 min read