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Coping with aging and the transitions that come with it
Podcast: Learn tips for dealing with loss, finding purpose, staying social and more
Varicose veins may be more than surface-level problems
Podcast: Heart specialist warns vein changes can point to deeper medical issues
Eat this, not that, to avoid inflammation
Podcast: Some inflammation is normal. Certain foods can help you handle it like a pro
What does a heart attack feel like?
Podcast: Pain or tightness in the chest, neck, jaw, arm are all signs to call 911
Stadium announcer loses speech, recovers from stroke
Podcast: Randy Preston, voice of Sioux Falls Canaries and more, benefits from ‘BE FAST’
Four pillars of weight management, defined
Podcast: Medicines like Ozempic, Wegovy are only part of long-term weight management
TikTok nutrition trends: What’s safe versus a scam
Podcast: Weight management specialist debunks diet claims of powdered greens, WaterTok and more
COVID and the important connection to heart health
Podcast: Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.
Importance of heart and vascular screenings
Podcast: Your heart health and the benefits of screenings with cardiologist Ahmed Abuzaanona
Genetics and cardiology partnering for heart health
Podcast: Drs. Cassie Hajek & Tom Stys explain how preemptive genomic screening helps patients
Recent Stories
Routine heart care hits close to home for chief physician
If you've been delaying routine care or life-saving screenings, it's time to visit your doctor
⋅ 4 min read
Stationary or mobile, heart screenings catch problems early
"Get it done. You're the one who is in charge of your own health."
⋅ 3 min read
Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care
UND and NDSU students are applying their innovative approach to helping patients
⋅ 6 min read
Physicians turn stroke invention into startup company
Flotronic Solutions hopes to improve procedures for doctors and patients alike
⋅ 8 min read
Compassion of cath lab nurse helps patients feel at home
After seeing heart problems in his dad, Brennan Waltner helps patients like him
⋅ 8 min read
For chronic illness patients, flu shots even more important
There are many reasons, including avoiding influenza, to get a flu shot
⋅ 5 min read
Make-A-Wish, Great Shots tee up a teen’s golf dream
Heart condition put Keisha Merrill on Wish Kid list for shopping & golfing spree
⋅ 8 min read
Aspiring doctor values research experience at Sanford lab
Eli Louwagie's study of heart development earns him national recognition
⋅ 8 min read
Open heart surgery patient continues rehab during pandemic
39-year-old diabetic caught a heart problem by keeping regular checkups
⋅ 8 min read
A healthy diet: Your first line of defense against disease
Along with exercise, a balanced diet helps to ward off chronic illness
⋅ 5 min read
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Hypoxia leaves woman bedridden for more than a year
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Competition and care: brotherly love on display in Fargo
⋅ 10 min read
Cancer
Children's Health
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
- More in Orthopedics
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
- More in Research
Senior Services
Innovations
News
- Sanford Sports creates Black Hills home at E3 in Rapid City
- Sanford Bismarck CEO appointed to national leadership role
- 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
- More in News
Sanford Health Foundation
- 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
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Growth Mindset and Resilience
- Encourage Nutritious Eating with a Food Rainbow
- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- Back‑to‑School Resources That Build Positivity, Confidence and Growth Mindset
- More in Sanford fit
