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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
Hometown boy’s plight moves NICU nurse to donate kidney
Jan Germundson didn't know Ashton Hanson, but she felt called to help young teen
⋅ 22 min read
Thanks to hands-only CPR, anyone could help save a life
It only takes two steps: Call 911, and do chest compressions until help arrives
⋅ 8 min read
Heart walks promote community awareness
Man with heart condition celebrates walking — from 200 feet, he's up to 3 miles.
⋅ 6 min read
Outreach heart care: Patient found help close to home
"I couldn’t believe Sanford Health would be able to get me in so quickly."
⋅ 5 min read
Good Samaritan Society home health nurse helps baby, family
“He was my little rock star,” says LaToya Buzalsky of her infant patient Murphy.
⋅ 6 min read
Heart health: RN uses her title to spread awareness
Jessica Pergande, a Sanford RN, lost her mother to heart disease last year.
⋅ 10 min read
Stroke or seizure? It can be a fine line between the two
'Stroke has a lot of mimics,' Sanford neurologist says
⋅ 13 min read
Start slowly when beginning winter activities
From the ski slope to the ice fishing pond, there is an activity for everyone.
⋅ 10 min read
Less invasive heart procedure TAVR ‘like winning lottery’
Patients with aortic stenosis can be helped by a minimally invasive procedure.
⋅ 10 min read
Pulmonary rehab can help ease COPD
"It taught me how to live better, it was really worth it, and I'm grateful for the program."
⋅ 8 min read
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Hypoxia leaves woman bedridden for more than a year
⋅ 6 min read
Cancer
Children's Health
Heart
Orthopedics
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- What to know about total joint replacement surgery
- Air Force veteran finds joy serving Aberdeen athletes
- Dual injuries give football player a chance to get stronger
- Runner and football player gets back on track after injury
- More in Orthopedics
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
- Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’
- Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion
- Administrator sets standard with positive leadership
- Retired Minnesota nurse and her dog fetch volunteer award
- Nursing leader shines with cheer, fiery commitment to care
- More in Senior Services
Innovations
News
- Sanford Health adding new medical building in Sioux Falls
- Half of ticks tested in WI study carry Lyme disease bacteria
- Sanford Health, North Memorial Health plan to combine
- Top award for workplace mental health goes to Sanford Health
- 32 new Sanford Black Hills clinicians to begin practicing
- More in News
Sanford Health Foundation
- A Legacy That Inspires: 2026 Roger Maris All-Star Week Raises over $1 million for Cancer Care
- Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
- 2026 Pours for a Purpose Raises nearly $415,000 for Bemidji Emergency Department Remodel
- Lexi’s Story: Emergency Patient to Emergency Advocate
- 2026 Blueway Events Raise $380,980 for Cancer Care in Bismarck
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- How to Create an Active Daily Routine for Kids at Home During the Summer
- How to Co‑Create a Screen‑Free Routine with Your Teen
- Build Healthy Habits with Curiosity: Conversation Swaps That Boost Cooperation
- How to Keep Kids Eating Well When Routines Disappear
- Simple Ways to Keep Kids Happy and Energized on Vacation
- More in Sanford fit
