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Busting myths about the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say
STIs can affect your sexual and reproductive health
Podcast: Family medicine doctor advises dose of honesty with people you care about
Vaccinations help older adults stay stronger for longer
Podcast: Immunization, education efforts among residents and staff lead to less illness
Doctors, nurses sound the alarm as vaccination rates drop
Podcast: Why immunizations are important, and who parents can trust with vaccine info
COVID and the important connection to heart health
Podcast: Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.
OB/GYN talks COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy
Podcast: Dr. Jessica Sedevie, who received the vaccine while pregnant, dispels myths
Recent Stories
Nursing consultant recovers from severe case of COVID-19
Front-line worker says vaccination made a difference in keeping her safe
⋅ 5 min read
Chief physician hosts COVID Q&A with business community
Dr. Cauwels advises on safer workplaces when 'the goal is to help stop this virus'
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‘I’m ready to live here now’
With good COVID vaccination rates and frequent testing, Good Samaritan Society is one of the safest places to be
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COVID-19 FAQs: Variants, vaccines and long-term effects
Sanford Health doctors answer your questions about the ongoing pandemic
⋅ 12 min read
COVID-19 diary from a nursing supervisor
Amanda is vaccinated for her three kids, who are too young to get vaccinated yet
⋅ 4 min read
COVID-19 diary from a critical care nurse
Eric got the COVID-19 vaccine and wants others to get theirs to prevent serious illness
⋅ 4 min read
COVID-19 diary from a medical-surgical nurse
Jessica doesn’t want another COVID-19 patient dying away from their loved ones
⋅ 4 min read
Hospitals are full as U.S. COVID death toll reaches 700,000
Vaccine-preventable deaths are highest in rural areas like those Sanford Health serves
⋅ 7 min read
Caring for COVID-19 patients as a pulmonary nurse
Breanna works on a COVID-19 unit and got vaccinated to protect her patients and kids
⋅ 4 min read
Chief physician: ‘We’re all in this together’
Approach difficult COVID-19 conversations with equal parts grace and solid info
⋅ 6 min read
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Preventive health screenings you should not postpone
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Flu season and COVID-19: Concerns for seniors
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What is RSV and how can you prepare?
⋅ 7 min read
Why do we get sick more in the winter?
⋅ 14 min read
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Orthopedics
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Research
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