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Mobile mammography brings convenience, care to northern MN

Mobile mammography brings convenience, care to northern MN

New truck provides service in Bagley, Walker every week with more locations coming in 2026
Jason Anschutz 4 min read
Recognizing anxiety and depression in cancer patients

Recognizing anxiety and depression in cancer patients

When to add mental health care to your treatment plan, and how caregivers can help
Mick Garry 9 min read
Stories from working through the storm

Stories from working through the storm

Sanford Bemidji employees went above & beyond in the days following June 21 storm
Jason Anschutz 8 min read
Training helps strong leaders emerge from current clinicians

Training helps strong leaders emerge from current clinicians

Sanford RISES benefits leadership styles, problem-solving skills and patient care
Mick Garry 10 min read
Help collect ticks for study of their health effects

Help collect ticks for study of their health effects

Ticks are active until late fall in Midwest, with potential to spread disease
Jillian Johnson 6 min read
College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic

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
‘I don’t drink anymore’

‘I don’t drink anymore’

Combining therapy and addiction counseling helps patients transition to recovery
Mick Garry 16 min read
Sanford Health announces Bemidji leadership transition

Sanford Health announces Bemidji leadership transition

Karla Eischens to retire at end of 2025; Jason Caron, M.D., named successor
SHN Staff 5 min read
Heart screening saves Bemidji man’s life

Heart screening saves Bemidji man’s life

Dangerous heart condition found during optional precautionary test
Jason Anschutz 6 min read
Community health workers make connections beyond clinic

Community health workers make connections beyond clinic

CHWs help bridge the gap between health care and community services
Simon Floss 7 min read