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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
How to support someone going through a cancer diagnosis
Meet patients and caregivers where they’re at, and don’t project
Understanding gynecologic care for teens
Podcast: A pediatric and adolescent gynecologist answers questions about periods and beyond
Secrets of memory loss, according to a brain specialist
Podcast: Understanding Alzheimer’s as a form of dementia and how to spot it early
Cancer myths vs. truths – and what truly matters
Podcast: Oncologists can sort through your questions and help you make healthy choices
What every woman should know about uterine fibroids
Podcast: Fibroids are more than heavy, painful periods and worth checking out
Homing in on your breast health
Podcast: Family medicine provider promotes regular screenings and family history
Colon cancer sets a new course for family life
Podcast: Hear how a husband and father’s death affects their choices today
Support the physical needs of your ‘mental load’
Podcast: Understanding the brain, how it functions and ways to keep it healthy
Are TikTok health hacks hurting you?
Podcast: Doctor dissects viral nutrition claims about amino acids, raw milk, GLP-1s
Recent Stories
Try something new: Atakilt wat
Being healthy doesn’t have to be boring or mean cooking the same foods over and over again. This is a traditional Ethiopian dish that is very delicious and healthy. “Atakilt” means vegetables and “wat” means sauce in Amharic, one of the traditional languages spoken in Ethiopia. This recipe contains many vegetables and spices that are […]
The role of genetics in breast and ovarian cancer
What did you inherit from your parents? Was it eye color, height, body build or hair color? Often, we may hear, “I inherited my eyes from my mother” or “I got my height from my father.” A combination of traits developed from each parent is visible, but the genetics inherited from our parents runs far […]
Are you a candidate for VBAC?
Does your medical history make you a candidate for VBAC?
Bringing baby home: What to expect
Nervous about bringing your new baby home? You're not alone.
Cancer-related fatigue vs. feeling tired
Everyone has been tired more than a time or two, so when cancer patients talk about fatigue caused from treatment, people might think they can empathize. But this kind of fatigue is unlike anything else. The lethargy I experienced with treatment took me by surprise, despite prior warning. It happened in streaks at first but […]
How to manage your child’s food allergies
It's difficult to determine the cause when considering food allergies in childhood.
How to bathe a baby who still has an umbilical cord
Find out the best way to give your newborn a bath.
Amniocentesis: What to expect
Amniocentesis provides valuable information with low risk.
Stronger athletes are on the cutting edge of training
Power training is growing in popularity from youth athletes to the college and pro levels. The goal: increased power production. Muscular power is an essential component of activities like running, jumping, cutting and throwing. Power training includes methods like high-load strength training, low-load speed and plyometric training and Olympic weightlifting. The key power output trait […]
Be centered: Find balance with yoga
Searching for a new way to relax and build strength?
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- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- 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
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Orthopedics
- Pediatric scoliosis: What every parent should know
- 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
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Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Curiosity sparks decades of guiding students through science
- Half of ticks tested in WI study carry Lyme disease bacteria
- 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
- More in Research
Senior Services
- SD nursing home honored to care for World War II veteran
- 101-year-old ‘farm girl’ finds community with Good Samaritan
- 7 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
- Good Samaritan shares commitment to high-quality senior care
- Quality care, reliable funding are top issues for seniors
- More in Senior Services
Innovations
- Sanford Health shares AI adoption insights at national event
- Sanford Health CEO to speak at Healthcare of Tomorrow event
- Sanford leaders spotlight AI innovation at digital summit
- Fortune’s ‘most innovative’ list includes Sanford Health
- Sanford Health leaders discuss AI, digital innovation
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News
- Sanford Health News earns 6 Regional Emmy nominations
- Sanford medical centers named ‘great hospitals in America’
- 7 Sanford hospitals among top places for heart attack care
- One system, one mission: Partnership strengthens care in MN
- Sanford Health, North Memorial Health complete partnership
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Jody’s Story: Moving Forward In Hope
- A Million Little Moments: Children’s Gala Raises $2.4 Million for Sanford Children’s
- 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
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Sanford fit
- Why Bedtime Routines Matter
- Kick Boredom with Healthy Choices
- Mental Health Myths vs. Reality: Understanding the Truth About Teen Mental Well-Being
- Mindfulness in Schools: How to Create a Mindful Classroom
- Classroom-Friendly Yoga Poses: Simple Exercises to Help Students Reset and Refocus
- More in Sanford fit