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Sanford Bismarck installs breastfeeding pods in hospital

Sanford Bismarck installs breastfeeding pods in hospital

Nursing suites have benches, fold-down tables, electrical outlets for breast pumps
Erin Horn 4 min read
Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

The symptoms of varicose veins may look like other health problems
SHN Staff 8 min read
Urinary catheter to prevent pullout injuries ready for FDA

Urinary catheter to prevent pullout injuries ready for FDA

Quick-release Foley catheter would improve safety for hospital patients
Carson Walker 11 min read
What to do when you think you need a COVID-19 test

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 10 min read
Sanford offers pediatric cardiology care close to home

Sanford offers pediatric cardiology care close to home

Bismarck is latest community to gain children’s heart specialist
SHN Staff 4 min read
Dialogue, education can break down Native barriers to care

Dialogue, education can break down Native barriers to care

Outreach underway to Native Americans, who make up roughly 10% of Sanford Health patients
Simon Floss 7 min read
Blood donations needed during COVID-19 pandemic

Blood donations needed during COVID-19 pandemic

Vacations, weather, and illness affect blood donor numbers even in normal years
Simon Floss 4 min read
Top stories of 2021 show all the ways Sanford Health cares

Top stories of 2021 show all the ways Sanford Health cares

COVID-19 vaccines headlined but couldn’t happen without supporting cast of caregivers
Katie Foutz 2 min read
Holiday season can be great time to give back to community

Holiday season can be great time to give back to community

There are many ways to help patients & families wherever Sanford Health serves
Vanessa Vondra 7 min read
Sanford sporting events of all sizes make economic impact

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