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Hypertension vs. hypotension: Why blood pressure matters
Checking and treating can reduce risk of damage to your heart, brain and kidneys
Benefits of birth control for teens
Podcast: Why patients are asking for hormone management – beyond pregnancy prevention
Are TikTok health hacks hurting you?
Podcast: Doctor dissects viral nutrition claims about amino acids, raw milk, GLP-1s
Busting myths about the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say
How to have the ‘girl talk’ with your teen
Podcast: Starting conversations when they’re young builds connections along the way
Eat this, not that, to avoid inflammation
Podcast: Some inflammation is normal. Certain foods can help you handle it like a pro
What it means to get your tubes tied
Podcast: Defining tubal ligation and related birth control options
What does a heart attack feel like?
Podcast: Pain or tightness in the chest, neck, jaw, arm are all signs to call 911
We ask a lactation specialist all your breastfeeding questions
Podcast: Samantha Zeeb, RN, answers how the body makes milk, how to get support and more
Inducing labor: What to expect if you need an induction
Podcast: Labor & delivery providers share how, why and when to be induced
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Does my baby need a security blanket?
Special ‘transitional objects’ are part of a child’s emotional support system
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Introducing your baby to solid food
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Virtual visits provide top-tier preventive care
Annual physicals, mental health, other services available without an in-person visit
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Cold and flu season is almost here
Spot the symptoms, and learn to tell the differences among respiratory illnesses
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Sensory play uses all the ways little kids learn
What might look messy or chaotic can help them grow
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How to handle swimmer’s ear this summer
If left untreated, swimmer’s ear can cause a host of other problems
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Bilimeters now in every Sanford Health Sioux Falls clinic
For newborn babies, new device checks for jaundice without a poke in the heel
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Community health workers make connections beyond clinic
CHWs help bridge the gap between healthcare and community services
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Reality check: 5 lessons parenting will teach you
Children continue to show parents what really matters in life
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Preparing kids for a healthy school year
Sanford Health offers back-to-school tips, starting with your child’s annual checkup
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Orthopedics
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News
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