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How to choose a primary care physician in 4 steps

How to choose a primary care physician in 4 steps

With primary care, you get one go-to health care provider

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 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 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

Nathan Aamodt ⋅ 4 min read

Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Drive-thru the flu: Sanford Health offers mobile flu shots

Simon Floss ⋅ 3 min read

Sanford hosts ‘Thank You Drive Through’ ice cream socials

Sanford hosts ‘Thank You Drive Through’ ice cream socials

As a gesture of thanks during the pandemic, Sanford gives out free ice cream

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Rock Rapids Clinic completes first year as community asset

Rock Rapids Clinic completes first year as community asset

Convenient care will continue to be a focus as clinic moves forward

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford facilities in rural areas ready for COVID-19 surge

Sanford facilities in rural areas ready for COVID-19 surge

Assured of regional expertise & supplies, sites focus on preparing for patients

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 15 min read

Vietnam War created PA training for rural, Native care

Vietnam War created PA training for rural, Native care

Rural Americans rely heavily on those trained through this innovative program

Jared Leighton ⋅ 17 min read

Health care in your hometown? It’s about family, community

Health care in your hometown? It’s about family, community

Rural Health Day recognizes care providers and patients

Michelle Erpenbach ⋅ 7 min read

Population health: Get healthy now to prevent illness later

Population health: Get healthy now to prevent illness later

Movement could help people overcome social barriers to health

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 17 min read

Sanford AirMed: A crucial health service in rural Midwest

Sanford AirMed: A crucial health service in rural Midwest

“He wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the air ambulance."

Jon Berg ⋅ 5 min read

Clinic grand opening points toward future in Rock Rapids

Clinic grand opening points toward future in Rock Rapids

Clinic grand opening in Rock Rapids recognizes bond, with eye toward the future

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Research: Community support can ease rural bullying effects

Research: Community support can ease rural bullying effects

Findings published in SD Medicine, plus other Sanford Health research notes.

SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read

Dr. De Jong eager to see patients in new Rock Rapids clinic

Dr. De Jong eager to see patients in new Rock Rapids clinic

The new clinic, with new equipment and larger spaces, is set to open May 1.

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read