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What we’ve learned about hybrid immunity, long COVID

What we’ve learned about hybrid immunity, long COVID

As omicron wanes, emerging subvariants seem less risky with vaccine, natural immunity
Courtney Collen 8 min read
Family matters: Inheriting high cholesterol

Family matters: Inheriting high cholesterol

"What a relief to discover that you have a genetic change that is not your fault"
SHN Staff 5 min read
Genetics helps woman find the key to her future heart health

Genetics helps woman find the key to her future heart health

Jessica Pickett wanted to control her cholesterol, a health issue affecting her parents, too
Maria Stys, M.D. 5 min read
Heart screenings protect against disease, save lives

Heart screenings protect against disease, save lives

Cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 1 of every 3 deaths in the U.S.
Hannah Nieman 8 min read
Sanford offers pediatric cardiology care close to home

Sanford offers pediatric cardiology care close to home

Bismarck is latest community to gain children’s heart specialist
SHN Staff 4 min read
SD’s first valve-in-valve procedure benefits Sanford patient

SD’s first valve-in-valve procedure benefits Sanford patient

After 21 heart surgeries, busy grandmother welcomes minimally invasive approach
Mick Garry 9 min read
‘Leaky vein’ fix helps patient walk better

‘Leaky vein’ fix helps patient walk better

North Dakota man receives same-day procedure to reduce leg swelling, regain movement
Erin Horn 5 min read
Heart attack survivor almost missed the warning signs

Heart attack survivor almost missed the warning signs

As Andy Freeman's story shows, signs of a heart attack can sometimes be subtle
SHN Staff 6 min read
‘Exercise is Medicine’ helps lose pounds, gain confidence

‘Exercise is Medicine’ helps lose pounds, gain confidence

12-week program aims to improve overall health – and you can join virtually
Simon Floss 6 min read
Doctor and heart disease survivor leads annual heart walk

Doctor and heart disease survivor leads annual heart walk

Bismarck-Mandan fundraiser returns after one year as a virtual event
Jason Anschutz 4 min read