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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
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
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
Colon cancer in millennials: What you need to know
Podcast: Surgeon guides younger adults through signs, symptoms and screening awareness
The great protein push: Is more better?
Podcast: Specialist discusses marketing, the right amount of protein and more
Managing weight as a chronic medical condition
Podcast: Weight management specialist on factors, medications, lifestyle changes
Recent Stories
Shin splints: ‘Too much, too soon’ injury
What it is: Shin splints are a classic “too much, too soon” injury, according to Brett Beil, a strength and conditioning expert with Sanford Health. They are a common injury among newer runners or those who increase their mileage or intensity too quickly. They’re caused by micro tears to the anterior tibialis, and the pain […]
Swimming lessons benefit people of all ages
For children to adults to triathletes, lessons and training programs are available
Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends surpasses $2 million in fundraising
A record $220,000 raised in 2018 will support the Legends scholarship program and the Legends Foundation for Youth Grant Program.
Nurse practitioner runs 84th event: ‘Race to train’
"If I always have something on the calendar, then I have no problem keeping up the training.”
Joint replacements offer pain relief with shorter recovery
As baby boomers settle into retirement or welcome grandchildren into the world, they don’t want a bad knee or hip to slow them down. Every generation has always had pain with their joints, but Coridon Huez, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota, says the aging population now does more to […]
Top 5 benefits of children playing outside
Time outside daily aids a child’s mind, body and emotions
Blueberries team up with flax seed to super-charge breakfast
Buckwheat, whole wheat, flax seeds and blueberries team up for a tasty breakfast that’s high in fiber, protein and B vitamins. Ground flax seeds contain a large amount of nutritious polyunsaturated oil high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. They contain many other nutrients, including […]
Exercise during pregnancy: Is it safe?
For healthy women with normal pregnancies, most exercises are safe, with a few adjustments
Chiropractors work with physicians to reduce patient pain
Chiropractic medicine provides a safe alternative without surgery or medications.
Beat the heat: Keep your baby safe
Keep your baby safe, cool and happy all summer long
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Heart
- 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
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
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