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5 tips to keep kids safe and healthy this Halloween

Go trick-or-treating without getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Dr. Brian Tjarks wears full-body personal protective gear at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site.

What to do when you think you need a COVID-19 test

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford Grand Forks Clinic

Sanford celebrates new clinic grand opening in Grand Forks

Christen Rennich ⋅ 4 min read

Happy family jogging on a sunny summer day outdoors.

It’s never too early to make medical care decisions

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Close up of a pediatrician having a check up on his patient

The pandemic isn’t over as new school year approaches

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Dr. Keith Hansen talks with Dr. Joseph Segeleon for the Called to Care podcast about infertility

Ep. 7: When to refer to fertility, reproductive specialists

29 min ⋅ April 16th

Sanford reproductive endocrinologists offer wide variety of options to help couples achieve pregnancy

Ep. 6: How to find a mental health provider

25 min ⋅ January 11th

Depending on what you're looking for, there will be a provider who fits your needs

Ashlea McMartin explains how to talk about suicide with friends, loved ones

Ep. 5: How to talk about suicide with friends, loved ones

41 min ⋅ January 11th

We can all do our part to prevent suicide, communicate first

Dr. Stephen Wonderlick talks about the Behavioral Health Bridge

Ep. 4: Introducing the Behavioral Health Bridge

23 min ⋅ January 11th

Partnership with University of North Dakota promotes behavioral health treatment and addresses current needs

Ep. 3: How an embedded therapist helps prevent suicide

22 min ⋅ January 11th

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, Sanford providers say you're not alone

Ep. 2: Behavioral health support in primary care clinics

25 min ⋅ January 11th

Providing patients with quick access to behavioral health support

Dr. Jeff Leichter talks about the integrated health therapists program at Sanford

Ep. 1: Importance of an integrated health therapist

25 min ⋅ January 11th

Program supports mental health with integrated therapists in primary care clinics

Men and women in Western suits and colorful cloth wraps stand under umbrellas and hold blue shovels at the construction site of a Sanford World Clinic medical center in Ghana.

Ep. 4: World Clinic makes lasting health care changes

17 min ⋅ December 17th

Sanford World Clinic VP Jim Slack: Sustainable care is a top goal

A man seems depressed as he sits near a window and looks out in this illustration for a story about suicide

How to support someone struggling with their mental health

Sanford Health experts offer guidance for what to say and what to avoid

Katie Wright ⋅ 9 min read

Cancer patients in Ireland benefit from Sanford expertise

World Clinic Ireland extends clinical trial opportunities across the ocean

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

A group of men play flag football in a park. Staying active is an important part of men's health.

Men’s health: Gearing up for a healthier tomorrow

Your toolbox for staying healthy and active at all ages

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Toddler girl on mom's lap smiles at medical provider who is preparing her arm for a routine childhood immunization.

Immunization myths and when kids need each shot

"Not vaccinating your child not only puts them at risk but everyone else they come into contact with"

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford Health provider and patient talk in an exam room while wearing surgical masks.

Former EMT, flight paramedic now sees patients in clinic

Physician Assistant Bryan Johnson has cared for patients on the road, in the air

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Boy wearing mask sitting in medical waiting room holding gadget looking at camera

Wellness exams, vaccines now could prevent outbreaks later

Keep your kid healthy with regularly scheduled well child checkups

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

A 5-year-old girl sits masked in an exam room with her mom and a medical provider.

Meet a family enrolled in type 1 diabetes study

Early detection could lead to better long-term outcomes for T1D and celiac disease

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Happy affectionate young couple sitting on rooftop in the evening

Sexually transmitted infections: What you should know

An estimated one in five people has an STI, according to latest US data

Katie Wright ⋅ 7 min read

A pregnant Sanford Health patient talks to her doctor over video visit at home. She holds a tablet and a medical device.

Pandemic pregnancy: What to consider during COVID-19

Sanford Health continues to deliver babies safely during the pandemic

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Jeanette Hlaudy is caring for a patient in an exam room.

Family medicine LPN driven by care, compassion

Years of over-the-phone contact sparks Jeanette Hlaudy's new passion for nursing

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

5 tips to keep kids safe and healthy this Halloween

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Pandemic pregnancy: What to consider during COVID-19

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Cancer patients in Ireland benefit from Sanford expertise

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Health care hero: Casey Naastad, manager of the year

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Family medicine LPN driven by care, compassion

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

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