Bemidji Archives - Sanford Health News

A female scientist stands next to an antibody testing machine

Sanford Health offers COVID-19 antibody testing to public

Test for probable exposure available at nearly 50 sites in three states

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

A Sanford AirMed helicopter sits on a tarmac with clouds in the sky behind it

Sanford AirMed flies to save lives in summer traumas, more

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

Running safely during the COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

A boy receives chiropractic treatment

Sanford Health chiropractor: ‘Don’t ignore your pain’

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

Mammography continues during the covid pandemic. Close up of pink ribbon badge on woman's chest to support breast cancer cause.

Breast cancer severity goes down with mammography screening

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

A boy sits on his dad's shoulders outside while flying a toy airplane.

COVID-19 FAQs: Is it safe to fly? Work? Go to the beach?

How to have a safe summer during the coronavirus pandemic

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

High school students suit up in PPE to watch a simulated surgery, while medical personnel explain their roles during a Sanford MedX class

Sanford MedX gives teens close look at hospital roles

Program introduces the wide variety of jobs available in health care field

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 15 min read

Female social worker wearing a face mask poses in hallway marked Welcome to the Rehabilitation Unit.

Hospital rehab ‘gets patients back to their life’

Sanford has specialized in recovery from surgery, illness & injury for 30 years

Mick Garry ⋅ 14 min read

Sanford POWER running program designs plans for all levels

Runners Coaching Program launches training sessions ahead of marathon season

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

A pregnant woman, Michele Sorenson, is held by her husband, Kyle. They appreciate the prenatal video visit option

Prenatal video visit option pleases couple and OB/GYN

Benefits include convenience and a more personal atmosphere

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Sneezing and itchy eyes are often associated with springtime allergies. Controlling the symptoms can eliminate confusion with symptoms associated with the coronavirus.

Spring allergies: How they differ from the coronavirus

Allergy specialist: Nasal congestion usually points to allergies, not COVID-19

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Footprint decals on the floor of a clinic indicate where people should stand at a distance from others when taking care of health care needs

Don’t neglect your health needs. It’s safe to seek care

Stay on track with chronic conditions, screenings and immunizations

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

A woman reaches for a grocery item in a refigerator case offering groceries for convenience at a Sanford Health food services spot

Sanford food service adds grocery items to help caregivers

After a long hospital shift, 'pantry to go' can eliminate a stop on the way home

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Several nurses wearing masks sit in a health care office in an illustration for a story about a COVID-19 unit

Hear from nurses inside a COVID-19 hospital unit

Sanford Health nurses take precautions, reassure patients 'they're not alone'

Jon Berg ⋅ 5 min read

Several people from Good Samaritan Society-Prairie Creek who were recipients of a food donation from Boss' Pizza and Chicken, one of several local businesses helping

Local businesses reach out to thank Sanford caregivers

Gestures of appreciation across the region include discounts on food, hotels

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Hospital rehab ‘gets patients back to their life’

Mick Garry ⋅ 14 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Is it safe to fly? Work? Go to the beach?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

Local businesses reach out to thank Sanford caregivers

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Spring allergies: How they differ from the coronavirus

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Raven Industries makes protective gowns for Sanford Health

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read