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Three kids in lab coats react in suprise at different cups of liquid on their table.

Get to know your kidneys and how to keep them healthy

Try this STEM activity about the science behind healthy choices for your kidneys

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

Father and son sit together on the floor of a modern living room, looking at vinyl records.

How to promote social and emotional health in youth

Sanford Fit ⋅ 8 min read

An overflowing bowl of sugar cubes with a child's spoon on pink background.

What’s the scoop on sugar?

Sanford Fit ⋅ 5 min read

Two kids on the couch use a tablet and laptop for screen time.

10 ways to minimize screen time

Sanford Fit ⋅ 9 min read

A young girl makes a strawberry smoothie with her parent.

7 easy, quick and nutritious breakfast ideas for kids

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford providers Wendy Vetter and Karla Salem discuss seasonal affective disorder for women's podcast

Ep. 14: Seasonal affective disorder intensifies mood

18 min ⋅ January 16th

Two Sanford Health providers bring seasonal affective disorder – and treatment for it – into the sunlight

Newborn baby girl right after delivery, shallow focus

Ep. 13: The transition from postpartum to parenting

22 min ⋅ November 14th

Sanford Health doctors explain how they provide whole-person support for parents and newborns

Dr. Chris Johansen smiles while wearing scrubs and sitting next to a microphone.

Ep. 10: Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?

19 min ⋅ October 3rd

Sanford Health radiologist Chris Johansen, MD, eases anxiety about breast cancer imaging

A middle aged couple relaxing on a sofa.

Ep. 14: Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings

26 min ⋅ March 14th

Colorectal screenings are important measures against colon cancer that start at age 45

Ep. 13: Importance of heart and vascular screenings

24 min ⋅ February 21st

Podcast on heart health and benefits of heart and vascular screenings with Sanford Health cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed Abuzaanona

Dr. Keith Hansen

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

23 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. 2: Behavioral health support in primary care clinics

25 min ⋅ January 11th

Providing patients with quick access to behavioral health support

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

Bored girl lying on the back of the couch at home.

Kick boredom with healthy choices

Healthy habits come in handy when the kids get antsy

Sanford Fit ⋅ 4 min read

Mixed race mother and daughter reading book on floor near sofa.

Top 10 children’s books to inspire physical activity

Explore a new book that will boost your child's desire to move

Sanford Fit ⋅ 5 min read

A happy, healthy mid-40s couple hugs on a sunny beach.

Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options

With early detection, colon cancer is 90% treatable

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

A doctor wears a mask during a wellness exam with a female patient

Your health matters: Don’t delay your care or screenings

Regular wellness visits with your primary care provider can help you maintain your health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 5 min read

Mom puts her hand on her young child's forehead to check for fever while the child is sick in bed.

This is already a significant season for respiratory illness

Previous pandemic isolation leads to a rise in sick kids, hospitalizations nationwide

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Mother spinning daughter in tutu in bedroom.

When you’re crazy-busy, even little kids get stressed out

Hit ‘pause’ on preschool activities that leave little downtime

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Father and daughter reading book on bed.

Why does my kid always ask ‘why’?

They’re not trying to challenge you. They’re just naturally curious

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Trustee, physician prioritizes quality across organization

Family medicine provider wraps up long tenure with Sanford Board of Trustees in 2022

Courtney Collen ⋅ 8 min read

family eating thanksgiving dinner

Advance care planning: Let’s ‘talk turkey’

Holidays are a good time to have honest conversations about your family's wishes

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 7 min read

Pharmacogenomics: Your genes hold valuable information

Jennifer Morgan, APRN-CNP, DNP ⋅ 5 min read

How to choose a primary care physician in 4 steps

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

COVID vaccine boosters available at Sanford Health

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Talking to your son about puberty? Here’s how

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read