Imaging Archives - Sanford Health News

A pharmacist with only gloved hands visible prepares a table of COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID vaccines affect mammography results?

Swollen lymph nodes are both a vaccine side effect, and a sign it's working

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Patient enters new PET/CT Scanner at Sanford Fargo

Sanford Health Fargo installs state-of-the-art PET/CT system

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

Two happy women are embracing while walking on snow-covered field on a sunny day.

How to learn your own breast density and cancer risk

Dawn McCarty ⋅ 5 min read

Dr. Bruce Gardner, who invented the Safety Foley Urinary Catheter.

Doctor’s invention licensed to medical device entrepreneur

Carson Walker ⋅ 9 min read

Dr. Kaster interacts with a patient

Determining your risk for developing breast cancer

Courtney Collen ⋅ 12 min read

Dr. Christina Tello-Skjerseth

Introducing ‘One in Eight’ podcast: The mammogram

40 min ⋅ September 28th

The annual screening can save lives in women over 40

A mammography machine and breast image on a screen in a breast cancer screening room.

Mammography: Answers to common questions

When do you start? What are the benefits? A Sanford Health specialist explains

Katie Wright ⋅ 4 min read

Dr. Adam Stys, in surgical mask and gown, consults a computer screen during a heart procedure.

Cardiologist’s math skills help keep patients off dialysis

Dr. Adam Stys: Less dye during heart procedures means less kidney damage

Carson Walker ⋅ 7 min read

Registered nurse Lindsey Fuller gives Ken Santemaa maintenance treatment.

Dad shares struggles in fight against follicular lymphoma

'Dad Against Cancer' blogger Ken Santema writes to help others

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 12 min read

Mature couple walking through the countryside.

A foundation for strong bones

How DEXA scans support bone health

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 9 min read

John Heitkamp near his dairy cows

Coronary calcium screening reveals hidden heart problems

"If a heart attack had occurred, it very likely could have been lethal."

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 7 min read

Sonography

ND’s only sonography training program receives accreditation

The job market for sonographers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.

Nadine Aljets ⋅ 5 min read

Matt and Bonnie Puro and his cracked helmet

Bicycling injuries leave man thankful for care

'I consider myself in the lucky to be moving department.'

Pat Miller ⋅ 9 min read

mamogram image with fruit

Understanding your mammogram report

You’ve done exactly as recommended. You scheduled your mammogram and have done your research on the process. You know what to expect during your mammogram, but what about after? What do the results of your mammogram really mean? Setting the standard It all starts with a radiologist who will interpret your mammogram. Does anything look […]

Terri Bentler, BSN, RN, OCN, CN-BN ⋅ 4 min read

NDSU, Sanford provide only sonography training option in ND

Students who want to pursue a career in diagnostic medical sonography or echocardiography will now be able to stay in North Dakota to learn these skills. An existing radiologic sciences major at North Dakota State University and a partnership with Sanford Health allows students in the NDSU Department of Allied Sciences to pursue additional education, […]

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

3D mammography available in Bemidji

3D mammography now available in Bemidji

The Edith Sanford Breast Center in Bemidji is now using 3D mammography. This advanced breast cancer detection tool gives radiologists better visualization of the breast. This includes identifying previously undetectable cancer earlier and reducing the need for additional follow-up tests. 3D mammography is the most effective screening tool for diagnosing breast cancer. It performs particularly […]

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

Sanford Health Fargo installs state-of-the-art PET/CT system

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read