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A young designer looking stressed out while working in an office

Warning signs and ways to manage stress

Try these techniques to prevent stress from leading to health problems

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 12 min read

Young couple hiking in the woods, where ticks can live and carry disease.

Lyme disease: Welcome to the dark side of summer

Melissa Shutter ⋅ 12 min read

An elderly woman's hands rest in her lap, while a hospital bracelet sits on her wrist

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

closeup of paramedic's shoulder patch that says "NDSCS Paramedic technology, Sanford Health EMS Education"

Sanford Health offers EMT training

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

SIDS: red heart in empty crib

How to have a safe night’s sleep and help prevent SIDS

Parenting Services ⋅ 8 min read

$rib fracture fixation device$

Doctor’s invention could ease trauma of broken ribs

Dr. Steven Briggs develops less-invasive surgical technique

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read

Under-fueling can hinder running performance

Fueling for the long run: Are you eating enough?

Avoid "dead legs" feeling by consuming calories to support endurance training

Lizzie Kasparek ⋅ 7 min read

Father and toddler son stand on a grassy shoreline, fishing at dusk. On water or land, mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus.

West Nile virus: An annual threat from mosquitoes

About 1 in 5 people infected experience flu-like symptoms

Hannah Nieman ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford POWER Volleyball Academy

Fall volleyball league teaches youth the basics of the game

Getting kids involved with the sport early helps developing them as players and increases the competition and level of play.

Hannah Nieman ⋅ 3 min read

Hamburgers being flame broiled on the gas grill

Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe

With summer in full swing, the risk of foodborne illness heats up

Hannah Nieman ⋅ 4 min read

A mother and newborn baby boy are indoors in a hospital room. The mother is sitting in bed and kissing the baby on the forehead.

Newborn screenings: Why do them? What’s the benefit?

Newborn screenings detect potentially harmful or fatal disorders

Giridhar Guntreddi, MD, FAAP ⋅ 12 min read

Sparkler in front of American flag

Fireworks safety: The do’s and don’ts

Make sure your Independence Day doesn't result in a trip to the emergency room

Hillary Becker, MD ⋅ 3 min read

A woman drinks outdoors from a water bottle to prevent dehydration

Try to prevent heat, illness from leading to dehydration

Drink plenty of fluids, and pay attention to symptoms

SHN Staff ⋅ 8 min read

A dad talks with his toddler son on a couch

Toddler talk: Ways to encourage language development

How you talk with your child can help expand vocabulary and understanding

Parenting Services ⋅ 6 min read

mom and baby laying on ground

What is tummy time? How does it help a baby?

Tummy time is a great way to help your baby develop muscles

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

From infant to teen: Proper car seat for each age

Jennifer Haggar, MD ⋅ 8 min read

Netflix ‘Diagnosis’ family searches for rare disease clues

Katie Foutz ⋅ 7 min read

Preeclampsia: Everything you need to know

Lacey Krebsbach, MD ⋅ 8 min read

What you need to know about the flu and the flu vaccine

Noe Mateo, MD ⋅ 5 min read

Feeling dizziness, vertigo, imbalance? Exercises might help

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

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