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Happy child in face mask rolls up his sleeve for a nurse to sanitize his upper arm for flu vaccination.

Vaccination myths and when kids need each shot

Pediatricians answer common questions about vaccine safety, side effects and schedules

Ellen Koester ⋅ 9 min read

kid with pediatrician

Well child visits important for children of all ages

SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read

A Good Samaritan Society nurse leans over to vaccinate a senior resident, seated with their back to the camera.

‘Jean Team’ a part of award-winning home health crew

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

A Sanford Health COVID unit nurse in full PPE carries flowers and a heart-shaped balloon that says "Get Well Grandpa."

Booster dose builds immunity as omicron variant spreads

Courtney Collen ⋅ 9 min read

Happy girl with artificial nails and witch hat followed by protective mask.

5 tips to keep kids safe and healthy this Halloween

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

Ep. 9: Infectious disease specialist talks COVID-19

21 min ⋅ September 27th

Amid another COVID-19 surge, Dr. Avish Nagpal urges vaccinations

Ep. 14: A mark through coronaviruses

21 min ⋅ June 7th

Dr. Mark Denison has been studying coronaviruses since the 1980s

Dr. Fernando Bula-Rudas discusses antibiotic usage in urgent and primary care settings on the Called to Care podcast

Ep. 4: Discussing antibiotic usage in primary, urgent care

29 min ⋅ March 15th

When providers are encouraged to use antibiotics and when to avoid them

Cindy Davis sits down for a podcast with host Courtney Collen

Ep. 6: Continuing care through COVID-19

24 min ⋅ September 18th

Don't forget appointments or self-care, says Dr. Cynthia Davis, OB/GYN

Woman sneezes into tissue

Flu season likely this year with lingering pandemic

Vaccines are safe and effective to prevent against flu, COVID viruses

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

A Sanford Health nurse gives COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations to a woman in her car. An adolescent boy is in the passenger seat. All are wearing face masks.

Sanford Health offers flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Immunization blitzes include drive-thru and clinic appointments across health system

Nathan Aamodt ⋅ 4 min read

Flu shots are important in pregnancy. A closeup of a doctor putting a stethoscope on a pregnant patient's belly.

Baby benefits when pregnant mom gets the flu shot

Why doctors recommend flu shots during pregnancy

Heather Spies, MD ⋅ 5 min read

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

The pandemic isn’t over as new school year approaches

New school year comes with new variants of coronavirus, unseasonal RSV

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford Chief Physician Dr. Jeremy Cauwels sits alongside Courtney Collen for a Sanford Health News Facebook Live QA

Sanford chief physician: COVID-19 isn’t safe, vaccine is

Vaccination continues for health care workers and high-risk individuals first

Courtney Collen ⋅ 14 min read

Dr. Susan Hoover and Dr. Allison Suttle join Sanford Health News for a Facebook Live

Vaccine ‘promising’ as virus spreads across Upper Midwest

If we're all responsible, COVID-19 numbers will go down, says Dr. Suttle

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

Illustration of Swiss cheese with holes, each slice labeled with a different COVID-19 precaution: getting vaccinated, wearing a face mask, washing hands, social distancing, staying home if you're sick.

The more layers you have, the safer you’ll be from viruses

Protect yourself Swiss cheese style, says Sanford CMO Allison Suttle, MD

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

Light and dark blue infographic showing medical icons next to text: "COVID-19 HIGH RISK SAFETY PRECAUTION CHECKLIST: Get a flu shot. Wear a mask. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands often. Limit outings. Get creative socially."

At risk for severe COVID-19? Rely on your support system now

Limit your exposure by staying home more, avoiding crowds over holidays

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

Tom Syverson (left) sits down with Sanford Health News' Simon Floss (right) to discuss voting, visitations, and vaccine updates at The Good Samaritan Society

Voting, COVID-19 & flu: Advice for seniors

Good Samaritan Society helps residents to safely exercise their rights

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Dr. Gautam Sachdeva with PPE on.

Strokes and COVID-19: What you need to know about symptoms

Doctors are discovering coronavirus can affect all organs, including your brain

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

‘Jean Team’ a part of award-winning home health crew

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

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