Internal Medicine Archives - Sanford Health News

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You can start preventing heart disease at any age

Knowing genetics and implementing healthy habits early may prevent heart disease

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

Drs. Mark Denison, Carl June and Michael Welsh are the 2020 Sanford Lorraine Cross finalists

Sanford Lorraine Cross Award: Who are the 2020 nominees?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford Health family medicine clinic in Rock Rapids, Iowa

How to find a primary care provider

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

A Sanford Health patient checks in at the front desk with a nurse in PPE.

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

A health care worker conducts a COVID drive-through test in Costa Rica

Sanford inspires drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Costa Rica

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

An elderly woman's hands rest in her lap, while a hospital bracelet sits on her wrist

Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented

Learn what hospitals are doing to thwart this common state of confusion

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Through the new COVID-19 home monitoring program, Sanford Health doctors and nurses can keep tabs on patients virtually.

Sanford COVID-19 home monitoring program proves valuable

Virtual check-ins keep patients at ease, health care workers informed

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

An array of dairy products is shown that can induce unpleasant symptoms in those with lactose intolerance

Dairy foods become a real pain if you’re lactose intolerant

But dairy-free products, enzyme supplements can help, Sanford Health doctor says

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

Through the new COVID-19 home monitoring program, Sanford Health doctors and nurses can keep tabs on patients virtually.

Sanford encourages video visits for regular appointments

Patients can see their providers from the comfort and safe distance of home

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Jasmine Johnson, a Sanford PROMISE Scholar, works with lab equipment at Sanford Research.

Cells — and fun — fill high school PROMISE Scholar’s summer

Jasmine Johnson learned more about research and herself by working in lab

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 29 min read

Gene Hoyme sits with his arm on a table smiling at an off-camera interviewer

Pediatric geneticist Gene Hoyme’s influence spans globe

S.D. native helped Sanford in pediatrics, research, Imagenetics, World Clinic

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 28 min read

inherited condition with Sanford Chip: Kristi Curl Mandsager sits in her dining room talking to an interviewer

DNA test helps 3 generations of women solve health puzzle

A childhood full of doctor visits makes more sense after Sanford Chip results

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Whooping cough vaccination graphic

Whooping cough: You may need booster as vaccine fades

Physicians warn adults to protect themselves and young children

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

A senior man looks at the camera as he gets his pneumonia vaccine from a smiling nurse.

Pneumonia vaccine: Oprah got it. Do you need it?

It's recommended for young children, seniors and people with other health issues

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

Four speakers share a stage with blue and gray curtains.

Better access to health care might come by virtual exam

Sanford CMO speaks on telehealth panel hosted by US News

Katie Foutz ⋅ 5 min read

Better access to health care might come by virtual exam

Katie Foutz ⋅ 5 min read

Cells — and fun — fill high school PROMISE Scholar’s summer

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 29 min read

Pneumonia vaccine: Oprah got it. Do you need it?

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford Lorraine Cross Award: Who are the 2020 nominees?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

DNA test helps 3 generations of women solve health puzzle

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read