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A nurse wears full-body personal protective gear at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site.

What to do when you think you need a COVID-19 test

Do's and don'ts when you have symptoms or have been exposed to the coronavirus

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Closeup of a man's hand on a pair of colorful star quilts at Sanford Chilren's Hospital.

Dialogue, education can break down Native barriers to care

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

The bloodmobile sits in a parking lot. Blood donations are needed during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Blood donations needed during COVID-19 pandemic

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

A Sanford Health nurse passes a syringe to a co-worker at the Imagenetics COVID vaccine clinic.

Top stories of 2021 show all the ways Sanford Health cares

Katie Foutz ⋅ 2 min read

Closeup of a Christmas gift exchange between two people's hands.

Holiday season can be great time to give back to community

Vanessa Vondra ⋅ 7 min read

Sports Complex

Sanford sporting events of all sizes make economic impact

Sports Complex is home base for big events and little kids ‘looking for a chance to play’

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

exterior evening photo of Sanford corporate building

Sanford contributed $11.9B to regional economy, study finds

Regional leaders praise health system’s impact on economic growth, philanthropy and community

Courtney Collen ⋅ 13 min read

A 10-year-old boy displays his COVID-19 vaccine sticker chart showing he has one more dose to go. His mom, who is a doctor, and sister and brother are nearby in the exam room.

Sanford Health vaccinates first kids 5-11 against COVID

To these kids, vaccination means more fun, more normalcy, even wishes come true

Mick Garry ⋅ 14 min read

Native American man holds up a beaded symbol of his tribe that he keeps in his Sanford Health office.

Health advocate provides comfort, trust for Native patients

Joseph Beaudreau of Sanford Bemidji is a member of the Ojibwe tribe

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 min read

Architect's rendering of Sanford Bemidji Behavioral Health Crisis Center, with modern blue wavy sign out front of brick building under a bright blue sky.

Northern MN behavioral health center now under construction

Partnership with state and county aims to help patients for generations to come

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

A Sanford Health nurse smiles softly while standing in front of a hospital curtain.

COVID-19 diary from a medical-surgical nurse

Jessica doesn’t want another COVID-19 patient dying away from their loved ones

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

A Sanford Health nurse gives COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccinations to a woman in her car. An adolescent boy is in the passenger seat. All are wearing face masks.

Sanford Health offers flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Immunization blitzes include drive-thru and clinic appointments across health system

Nathan Aamodt ⋅ 4 min read

Doctor and patient on medical consultation using digital tablet at patient's house. Both are masked against COVID-19.

Who gets monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19?

Outpatient infusion lowers hospitalization rates for those at severe risk

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

Exterior of Sanford Bemidji Medical Center against a blue sky.

Heart attack survivor almost missed the warning signs

As Andy Freeman's story shows, signs of a heart attack can sometimes be subtle

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

eye model used for cataract surgery

Cataract patients have options at Sanford Bemidji Eye Center

Advances in intraocular lens technology offer choices for clearer vision

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford POWER running program designs plans for all levels

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford POWER offers tips for summer training

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Why running is good for you, according to doctors

Mick Garry ⋅ 15 min read

Sanford Health offers flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Nathan Aamodt ⋅ 4 min read

Former EMT, flight paramedic now sees patients in clinic

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

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