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A young businesswoman blowing her nose with a tissue and covering with a blanket in a modern office.

Flu vaccinations recommended heading into difficult season

Flu season could be worst in 5 years, coincide with other respiratory outbreaks

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

Two Sanford Health nurses in surgical masks review an electronic COVID patient board while one nurse points to the screen.

A new COVID variant is here. Here’s what you need to know.

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Happy child in face mask rolls up his sleeve for a nurse to sanitize his upper arm for flu vaccination.

Vaccination myths and when kids need each shot

Ellen Koester ⋅ 9 min read

A Sanford Health doctor holds her son in her lap as a nurse gives him a shot in the thigh.

Doctor & mother celebrates vaccine milestone in fight against COVID-19

Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 5 min read

Nurse vaccinates a 6 month old baby sitting on their father's lap.

Sanford to offer COVID vaccine for kids ages 6 months and up

Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 4 min read

Ep. 15: COVID and the important connection to heart health

24 min ⋅ April 11th

Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.

Ep. 11: OB/GYN talks COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy

19 min ⋅ October 19th

Dr. Jessica Sedevie, who received the vaccine while pregnant, dispels myths

Sanford Health doctor portrait in an exam room.

COVID-19 diary from a pediatrician

Brenda Thurlow, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist, is boosted for her patients and herself

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Generic COVID-19 vaccine photo

Sanford’s COVID hospitalization numbers hit pandemic low

Fourth vaccine dose available while immunity after vaccine and virus shows good protection

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

COVID vaccine boosters available at Sanford Health

CDC recommends added protection against COVID for ages 5-11

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

A nurse rolls up her sleeve and gives a thumbs-up as Sanford Health nurse Claire Frenzel gives her a COVID-19 shot.

Newest nursing leadership fellow combines IT with RN

Sanford Health develops aspiring nursing leaders in annual fellowship program

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Closeup of a pregnant woman sitting on the bed at home holding her baby belly.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? CDC says to get COVID-19 vaccine

Getting COVID-19 increases risk of stillbirth and mothers’ risk of needing intensive care

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Two nurses in face masks are seated on either side of an older adult patient, checking medical records on a computer and giving her a COVID-19 vaccination. Behind them are floor-to-ceiling windows.

Sanford Health reflects on two years in a pandemic

‘Leading Through COVID’ report shows collaboration across communities to keep people safe

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

A Sanford Health nurse in a face mask and t-shirt that says "fighting covid" fills needles from vials of COVID-19 vaccine.

Cura Foundation, Sanford Health honored for social good work

#UniteToPrevent COVID-19 ads win awards for health campaign, influencer endorsement

Paul Heinert ⋅ 7 min read

A nurse in scrubs looks seriously at the camera while standing in a Sanford Health exam room.

COVID-19 diary from a pediatric nurse

Brittany is a pediatric nurse in Fargo. She wants everyone who can to get the vaccine.

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford Health offers COVID-19 antibody testing to public

Test for probable exposure available at dozens of sites

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Closeup of a teacher pointing to a student's tablet pc in an elementary school classroom.

Living with COVID: When will it be endemic?

Coexisting with COVID starts with vaccination, testing, prevention and treatment, leaders say

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

Pregnant or breastfeeding? CDC says to get COVID-19 vaccine

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

What we’ve learned about hybrid immunity, long COVID

Courtney Collen ⋅ 8 min read

Print vaccination cards and badges for your Elf on the Shelf

Katie Foutz ⋅ 4 min read

Vaccination myths and when kids need each shot

Ellen Koester ⋅ 9 min read

Carry your COVID-19 vaccination card on your phone

Katie Foutz ⋅ 6 min read