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A group of men play flag football in a park. Staying active is an important part of men's health.

Men’s health: Gearing up for a healthier tomorrow

Your toolbox for staying healthy and active at all ages

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

A happy, healthy mid-40s couple hugs on a sunny beach.

Colorectal cancer screening: Check out the options

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

family eating thanksgiving dinner

Advance care planning: Let’s ‘talk turkey’

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 7 min read

Scientist holding DNA gel in front of samples for pharmacogenomics or PGx testing in laboratory.

Pharmacogenomics: Your genes hold valuable information

Jennifer Morgan, APRN-CNP, DNP ⋅ 5 min read

A mature man in hunter orange gear poses for a selfie with his gun and dog.

Veterans get free genetic testing at Sanford Health

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford providers Wendy Vetter and Karla Salem discuss seasonal affective disorder for women's podcast

Ep. 14: Seasonal affective disorder intensifies mood

18 min ⋅ January 16th

Two Sanford Health providers bring seasonal affective disorder – and treatment for it – into the sunlight

Dr. Chris Johansen smiles while wearing scrubs and sitting next to a microphone.

Ep. 10: Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?

19 min ⋅ October 3rd

Sanford Health radiologist Chris Johansen, MD, eases anxiety about breast cancer imaging

A middle aged couple relaxing on a sofa.

Ep. 14: Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings

26 min ⋅ March 14th

Colorectal screenings are important measures against colon cancer that start at age 45

Ep. 13: Importance of heart and vascular screenings

24 min ⋅ February 21st

Podcast on heart health and benefits of heart and vascular screenings with Sanford Health cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed Abuzaanona

Integrative wellness patient closes her eyes while a Sanford Health provider puts hands close to her temples.

Giving integrative wellness a try in clinic setting

Sanford acupuncture patient says her debilitating headaches are gone

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford Imagenetics building with DNA strand on digital display outside.

Sanford Imagenetics staff co-authors textbook on PGx

Medical professionals and students will see chapters on lab, clinical and patient issues

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Two women flexing in Minnesota Vikings gear -- the power of mom and daughter colonoscopy.

Mom, daughter learn colonoscopy is key to stopping cancer

After 34-year-old was diagnosed with colon cancer, her mom was diagnosed, too

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Smiling female college student with backpack on lawn on college campus

College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic

In the excitement of being on campus, don’t neglect health care needs

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford Health family medicine clinic in Rock Rapids, Iowa

How to choose a primary care physician in 4 steps

With primary care, you get one go-to health care provider

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

A man seems depressed as he sits near a window and looks outside.

How to support someone struggling with their mental health

Sanford Health experts offer guidance for what to say and what to avoid

Katie Wright ⋅ 9 min read

Nursing home administrator and nurse chat in a warmly lit hallway as part of mobile clinic visits.

Mobile clinic helps long-term care and end-of-life patients

The post-acute and community services clinic meets patients where they are

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Nighttime view outside three-story Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center.

Sanford Aberdeen celebrates a decade of growth

More providers, preventive care and community involvement drive health system’s support

Justin Kautz ⋅ 7 min read

A patient with her back to you talks with her Sanford Health primary care provider.

How to find primary care at Sanford Health

New online quiz helps you find your “patient personality” and a provider you like

Simon Floss ⋅ 1 min read

Romantic couple holding hands on travel.

Syphilis and other STDs are on the rise

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted prevention services for sexually transmitted diseases, CDC says

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

COVID vaccine boosters available at Sanford Health

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Colonoscopies: Debunking the myths

Katie Wright ⋅ 6 min read

Mom, daughter learn colonoscopy is key to stopping cancer

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Think someone has an eating disorder? Here’s what to do

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 15 min read