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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
Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options

Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options

With early detection, colon cancer is 90% treatable
Jason Anschutz 6 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
GI medical education will be part of new building at Sanford

GI medical education will be part of new building at Sanford

Sanford Digestive Health Center will offer the first GI fellowship in the Dakotas
Simon Floss 6 min read
Colonoscopies: Debunking the myths

Colonoscopies: Debunking the myths

Procedure can help prevent colon cancer (and you might not even remember it)
Katie Wright 6 min read