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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
Recent Stories
Shared medical appointments: A break from tradition
“You get to see all of these different providers all at once. This limits the number of trips you have to make to the clinic.”
Common foot problems in working people
Your feet shouldn’t hurt. If they do, something is not right.
American Indian health advocates: Bridging the gap
Annual Native American powwow honors medical caregivers in Northern Minnesota community.
Get Care Here: Health care at your convenience
Walk in. Call in. Log in. There is always a convenient way for you to receive the care you need.
Rural nursing: What’s nice about small-town care
"You never know what’s going to come through your door next.”
Swimming lessons benefit people of all ages
For children to adults to triathletes, lessons and training programs are available
Nurse retiring after 49 years: Life, death and sleepy docs
Her advice to new nurses: "Treat every patient just like you would treat your grandmother or someone else you are close to.”
Natural death: Practical information for this phase of life
Just as we are all unique in how we live, we are also unique in how we die
Temperament screening helps parents guide and encourage kids
Nine genetic traits contribute to how kids interact with the world
What is mononucleosis?
Symptoms, treatment, and why it’s called the ‘kissing disease’
Cancer
- Mentor supports women with breast cancer going on 10 years
- Breast cancer survivor opts for mastectomy, plastic surgery
- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- Young colorectal cancer patient urges others to get screened
- Camp for cancer patients designed to support entire family
- More in Cancer
Children's Health
Heart
- Hypoxia leaves woman bedridden for more than a year
- Sanford cardiac surgeon receives 25th Guardian Angel award
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- ‘Miracle’ baby home and healthy after extended PICU stay
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- More in Heart
Orthopedics
- World of adventure awaits after hip replacement surgery
- Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
- Marshfield Children’s helps girl heal from kickball injury
- New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- More in Orthopedics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Early-phase cancer treatments available at Sanford Health
- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
- Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
- More in Research
Senior Services
Innovations
- Sanford leaders spotlight AI innovation at digital summit
- Fortune’s ‘most innovative’ list includes Sanford Health
- Sanford Health leaders discuss AI, digital innovation
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- Virtual care at Sanford Health reaches milestone
- More in Innovations
News
- Sanford Sports creates Black Hills home at E3 in Rapid City
- Sanford Bismarck CEO appointed to national leadership role
- Sanford medical centers ranked top hospitals in Dakotas
- Public celebration set to honor legacy of T. Denny Sanford
- Rapid City, Sanford Health unveil sports complex partnership
- More in News
Sanford Health Foundation
- Pat’s Story: The Gift of Music
- Annie’s Story: A Princess, A Castle and a Kingdom of Caregivers Find Victory Over Childhood Cancer
- Maci’s Story: Finding Joy in the Journey
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- An Educator’s Guide to Emotional Regulation in Schools
- Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Growth Mindset and Resilience
- Encourage Nutritious Eating with a Food Rainbow
- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- More in Sanford fit