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Urinary catheter to prevent pullout injuries ready for FDA

Urinary catheter to prevent pullout injuries ready for FDA

Quick-release Foley catheter would improve safety for hospital patients
Carson Walker 11 min read
Sanford doctor joins Academy of Master Surgeon Educators

Sanford doctor joins Academy of Master Surgeon Educators

Out of 90,000 applicants, fewer than 100 are chosen each year
Simon Floss 7 min read
Patient is colon cancer-free after robotic-assisted surgery

Patient is colon cancer-free after robotic-assisted surgery

In the hands of a surgeon, robot makes smaller incisions, easier recovery
Erin Horn 5 min read
Sanford study to ID kids’ risk for diabetes, celiac disease

Sanford study to ID kids’ risk for diabetes, celiac disease

Grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust will provide screenings for children
Jon Berg 7 min read
Grant gives Sanford access to national cancer trials

Grant gives Sanford access to national cancer trials

Close to home, patients can join clinical trials trying to improve cancer care
Jane Thaden Lawson 11 min read
Surgeon’s modified gastrostomy tube may reduce patient risk

Surgeon’s modified gastrostomy tube may reduce patient risk

Sanford Health's Dr. Steven Briggs redesigns tube used to feed ICU patients
Jeanette Rackl 7 min read
Appendicitis hastens baby’s delivery via C-section

Appendicitis hastens baby’s delivery via C-section

Bea Smith was grateful for a doctor she trusted when pregnancy veered from plans
Jane Thaden Lawson 8 min read
Health care in your hometown? It’s about family, community

Health care in your hometown? It’s about family, community

Rural Health Day recognizes care providers and patients
Michelle Erpenbach 7 min read
Girl finds support in specialists for rare disorder, cancer

Girl finds support in specialists for rare disorder, cancer

Kaley Maassen, 11, had been seeing team since birth — then had to add oncologist
Jane Thaden Lawson 21 min read
Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis patients reclaim lives with help

Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis patients reclaim lives with help

Newlywed and marathon runner each find their best care to keep diseases in check
Jane Thaden Lawson 36 min read