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Ryan Anderson pauses at the top of a snow-capped mountain. He pulls his ski cap down over his ears, watching the other skiers take off ahead of him. He can hardly believe he’s here: Vail, Colorado, in January 2012. When it’s his turn, he launches himself downhill … on one leg and two specially equipped […]

Health care facilities in rural areas provide fast treatment in critical cases

Differences between the left and right sides of your body shouldn't cause you pain

When you repeatedly favor or use one side of your body, the other muscles have to compensate.

You know her as the energetic, confident, picture-perfect icon of “Entertainment Tonight.” But on August 17 at a special event in Sioux Falls, S.D., she stepped on stage personifying a new day in the fight against breast cancer. “Hello everybody. I’m Mary Hart. And this is my mother,” said the native South Dakotan, proudly holding […]

Introducing Sanford Fit — nutritional, physical, emotional & behavioral health

Specialists from a variety of fields create a unique plan of care tailored to your condition, abilities, and expected outcomes.

“It’s a matter of making little changes, but those little changes have made a huge difference for me. I feel better than I have in years."

Sanford Children’s Pediatric Oncologists are here to provide the latest in chemotherapy while minimizing side-effects as much as possible. Our pediatric cancer nurses and child life specialists are here to support each child and their family before, during and after treatment. What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (often just called “chemo”) refers to medications that kill actively […]