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Secrets of memory loss, according to a brain specialist
Podcast: Understanding Alzheimer’s as a form of dementia and how to spot it early
Homing in on your breast health
Podcast: Family medicine provider promotes regular screenings and family history
Support the physical needs of your ‘mental load’
Podcast: Understanding the brain, how it functions and ways to keep it healthy
Managing weight as a chronic medical condition
Podcast: Weight management specialist on factors, medications, lifestyle changes
Tips for finding senior care, from a senior care nurse
Podcast: Nursing director shares lessons from moving her own grandparents into a nursing home
Varicose veins may be more than surface-level problems
Podcast: Heart specialist warns vein changes can point to deeper medical issues
What does a heart attack feel like?
Podcast: Pain or tightness in the chest, neck, jaw, arm are all signs to call 911
We ask a lactation specialist all your breastfeeding questions
Podcast: Samantha Zeeb, RN, answers how the body makes milk, how to get support and more
Rural doctor and farmer relates to her patients
Podcast: ‘I know the sacrifices they make to get here,’ says Dr. Elizabeth Brown
Mammography vs. thermography for detecting breast cancer
Podcast: Only mammograms can detect breast cancer and reduce your chance of dying from it
Recent Stories
Prevent heat, illness from leading to dehydration
Drink plenty of fluids, and pay attention to symptoms
⋅ 8 min read
Longtime pilot, veteran takes final Sanford AirMed flight
Emergency medical helicopter crew calls their job a ‘fulfilling mission’
⋅ 5 min read
Active 60-year-old gets back to sports with physical therapy
Tom Hertz doesn’t hurt anymore — and sees no reason to slow down now
⋅ 7 min read
Heart failure clinics help keep patients out of hospital
Sanford Health provides expertise for people with this chronic heart condition
⋅ 6 min read
When should you see a physical therapist?
A PT restores mobility and hope in patients with injury, impairment or pain
⋅ 9 min read
Sanford among nation’s top hospitals for heart attack
Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level cardiac care
⋅ 3 min read
With mentorship, nonclinical staffer became an RN
Chelsie Hammargren’s career in nursing got a surprising start: cleaning the hospital
⋅ 10 min read
Why running is good for you, according to doctors
Beyond fitness, running helps you set goals, practice mindfulness and create community
⋅ 15 min read
Doctors from around the world care for Sanford patients
Internationally trained physicians help people of all cultures access health care
⋅ 13 min read
Sports physical can help parents spot health issues
Student athletes, activity participants and parents learn from annual checkup
⋅ 6 min read
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Weight loss surgery Q&A with an expert
⋅ 7 min read
Cancer
Children's Health
Heart
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- ‘Miracle’ baby home and healthy after extended PICU stay
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening
- ND woman first in state with new implantable defibrillator
- More in Heart
Orthopedics
- World of adventure awaits after hip replacement surgery
- Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
- Marshfield Children’s helps girl heal from kickball injury
- New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- More in Orthopedics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
- Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
- Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
- More in Research
Senior Services
Innovations
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Sanford Health Foundation
- Pat’s Story: The Gift of Music
- Annie’s Story: A Princess, A Castle and a Kingdom of Caregivers Find Victory Over Childhood Cancer
- Maci’s Story: Finding Joy in the Journey
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- Back‑to‑School Resources That Build Positivity, Confidence and Growth Mindset
- Conversation Starters to Help Kids Build Confidence for Back-to-School
- Checking In With Your Kids
- More in Sanford fit
