Recent Stories


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
Robotic surgery offers more precision, faster recoveries

Robotic surgery offers more precision, faster recoveries

General surgeon James Clay gives patients human touch with machine help
SHN Staff 4 min read
Medical specialists publish guidance on C. diff prevention

Medical specialists publish guidance on C. diff prevention

Much of the literature for C. diff looks at treatment of the infection instead of focusing on prevention.
Nadine Aljets 9 min read
A personal experience leads to a lifelong nursing career

A personal experience leads to a lifelong nursing career

“He wants the best for his patients, and that’s what they get from Dave.”
SHN Staff 4 min read
Father and daughter face cancer together

Father and daughter face cancer together

Family credits close ties and faith with helping Minnesota man through numerous health battles.
Hannah Nieman 6 min read
Could your baby have an allergy to milk?

Could your baby have an allergy to milk?

Learn how to identify and manage a milk allergy.
Tracie Newman, MD 4 min read