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Colon cancer in millennials: What you need to know
Podcast: Surgeon guides younger adults through signs, symptoms and screening awareness
How to make your colonoscopy prep experience better
Podcast: Make it a project, with directions and supplies set out in advance, says endoscopist
Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings
Podcast: Colorectal screenings are vital steps against colon cancer that start at age 45
Recent Stories
What is tummy time? How does it help a baby?
Tummy time is a great way to help your baby develop muscles for crawling
⋅ 4 min read
US News ranks Sanford best hospitals in Dakotas
Sanford USD Medical Center, Sanford Medical Center Fargo honored for exceptional care
⋅ 4 min read
GI medical education will be part of new building at Sanford
Sanford Digestive Health Center will offer the first GI fellowship in the Dakotas
⋅ 6 min read
Colonoscopies: Debunking the myths
Procedure can help prevent colon cancer (and you might not even remember it)
⋅ 6 min read
Urinary catheter to prevent pullout injuries ready for FDA
Quick-release Foley catheter would improve safety for hospital patients
⋅ 11 min read
Sanford doctor joins Academy of Master Surgeon Educators
Out of 90,000 applicants, fewer than 100 are chosen each year
⋅ 7 min read
Patient is colon cancer-free after robotic-assisted surgery
In the hands of a surgeon, robot makes smaller incisions, easier recovery
⋅ 5 min read
Sanford study to ID kids’ risk for diabetes, celiac disease
Grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust will provide screenings for children
⋅ 7 min read
Grant gives Sanford access to national cancer trials
Close to home, patients can join clinical trials trying to improve cancer care
⋅ 11 min read
Surgeon’s modified gastrostomy tube may reduce patient risk
Sanford Health's Dr. Steven Briggs redesigns tube used to feed ICU patients
⋅ 7 min read
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