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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
Polio survivor is a passionate vaccine advocate
Mark Sternhagen contracted polio as a toddler in the 1950s
⋅ 6 min read
Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts
An infectious disease specialist answers your questions about flu shots
⋅ 7 min read
Help collect ticks for study of their health effects
Ticks are active until late fall in Midwest, with potential to spread disease
⋅ 6 min read
A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?
Courses teach seniors how to manage falls and increase activity levels
⋅ 12 min read
Patients: Pharmacogenomic testing a ‘life-changing’ option
Simple genetic test at Sanford Health reveals how your body processes certain medications
⋅ 10 min read
Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
Research studies include in-depth look at ovarian cancer, binge eating disorders
⋅ 3 min read
Benedictine Sisters’ legacy continues at St. Martin Village
New senior care location holds plenty of memories while carrying on its mission
⋅ 9 min read
Dance class helps memory care residents stay active
‘What’s good for the heart is good for the brain’
⋅ 4 min read
Preparation through vaccination key to staying flu-free
Flu season starts in October and runs through May
⋅ 5 min read
‘I don’t drink anymore’
Combining therapy and addiction counseling helps patients transition to recovery
⋅ 16 min read
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Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts
⋅ 7 min read
Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot
⋅ 9 min read
Choosing the right period product for you
⋅ 10 min read
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Heart
- 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
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
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Orthopedics
- 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
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
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Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
- Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
- Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
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News
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- Sanford medical centers ranked top hospitals in Dakotas
- Public celebration set to honor legacy of T. Denny Sanford
- Rapid City, Sanford Health unveil sports complex partnership
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Sanford Health Foundation
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- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
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Sanford fit
- An Educator’s Guide to Emotional Regulation in Schools
- Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Growth Mindset and Resilience
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- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
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