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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
Control chronic inflammation through lifestyle changes
With anti-inflammatory diets trending, a doctor shares sustainable choices
⋅ 12 min read
32 new Sanford Black Hills clinicians to begin practicing
Health care providers now arriving in new locations in Rapid City area
⋅ 4 min read
Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot
A pediatrician answers common questions about vaccine safety, side effects and schedules
⋅ 9 min read
Myth-busting virtual care’s most common misconceptions
Sanford Health expert explains virtual care for new patients
⋅ 10 min read
Preventive health screenings you should not postpone
Now is the time to take care of any screenings that you've put off
⋅ 8 min read
Temper tantrums already? Hang in there, parents
Tantrums are normal even before your baby turns 12 months old
⋅ 5 min read
What is play-based learning for infants?
Playtime is vital to babies’ brain growth, attention development, and problem solving
⋅ 4 min read
Did you know your primary care provider can help with that?
Talking with your doctor can answer specific health and wellness questions
⋅ 14 min read
You don’t have to be tired: Fatigue is treatable
Fatigue can cause persistent exhaustion and affect your quality of life
⋅ 9 min read
Your health matters: Don’t delay your care or screenings
Regular wellness visits with your primary care provider can help you maintain your health
⋅ 5 min read
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Temper tantrums already? Hang in there, parents
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How to handle swimmer’s ear this summer
⋅ 5 min read
Keep your family cool and safe in the summer heat
⋅ 5 min read
What is RSV and how can you prepare?
⋅ 7 min read
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
