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Closeup of a bronze eagle statue overlooking the flag-lined entrance to a veterans cemetery.

Veteran community teams up for ‘guardian eagles’ sculptures

Bronze eagles at cemetery now guard people who gave their all for their country

Matt Holsen ⋅ 9 min read

Woman sits in infusion room with oxygen tubes in her nose. She is cheerfully chatting with a nurse off-screen.

Rare-disease patient is a regular at Sanford and Fairview

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

Smiling nurse taking care of mature male patient sitting on wheelchair in hospital.

Nurse residency promotes work-life balance from day 1

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Nurse in surgical mask stands next to a senior patient in his nursing home room.

Long-term care nurse surprised with DAISY Award

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

A basketball coach gestures to players on the court while seated teammates watch.

Popular SC women’s basketball team leverages earned platform

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford providers Wendy Vetter and Karla Salem discuss seasonal affective disorder for women's podcast

Ep. 14: Seasonal affective disorder intensifies mood

18 min ⋅ January 16th

Two Sanford Health providers bring seasonal affective disorder – and treatment for it – into the sunlight

Ep. 17: Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly

38 min ⋅ November 16th

Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously

Newborn baby girl right after delivery, shallow focus

Ep. 13: The transition from postpartum to parenting

22 min ⋅ November 14th

Sanford Health doctors explain how they provide whole-person support for parents and newborns

Health care provider in scrubs speaks into a microphone at a conference table.

Ep. 12: Choosing a hospital for labor and delivery

25 min ⋅ October 20th

OB/GYN recommends making appointments, taking a tour and asking lots of questions

Dr. Chris Johansen smiles while wearing scrubs and sitting next to a microphone.

Ep. 10: Mammogram callbacks: Should you be worried?

19 min ⋅ October 3rd

Sanford Health radiologist Chris Johansen, MD, eases anxiety about breast cancer imaging

Sanford doctor in respirator mask speaks into a microphone.

Ep. 16: Sanford fertility expert helps same-sex couples

25 min ⋅ June 20th

Providing reproductive medicine care appropriate for all genders and sexual orientations

Ep. 15: COVID and the important connection to heart health

24 min ⋅ April 11th

Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.

Ep. 11: Importance of getting the HPV vaccine

20 min ⋅ February 9th

The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer and other cancers later on in life. Dr. Brooke Jensen, discusses the importance of this vaccine.

Dr. Donella Herman discusses orthobiologics during a podcast recording

Ep. 9: Regenerative medicine options for orthopedic pain

43 min ⋅ December 13th

Harnessing the body's own resources to promote healing for orthopedic pain

Ep. 12: New treatment options for orthopedic pain

26 min ⋅ December 6th

Regenerative medicine and orthobiologics use our own bodies in healing

Baseball diamond at Sanford Sports Complex at sunset.

A decade at the Sports Complex points toward exciting future

Pentagon and Fieldhouse mark anniversary as Sanford Sports continues to grow community impact

Mick Garry ⋅ 16 min read

Sanford Health employee smile at her craft table with shelves of art supplies in the background.

Army commander advances her career with veterans grant

Sanford Arts coordinator serves country while learning more ways to help others heal

Matt Holsen ⋅ 5 min read

A Sanford Health patient and her husband pose with face masks while touring a cave after LASIK eye surgery.

After LASIK, patient can see clearly without her lenses

Janelle Peterson had to wear glasses every day for decades

Ellen Koester ⋅ 6 min read

Three older adults who have worked at the Good Samaritan Society pose for photos in their kitchen.

Generations of same family serve Good Samaritan Society

Former nursing home administrator reflects on people they cared for

Matt Holsen ⋅ 8 min read

Nurse reviewing x-ray.

Lung scans reveal ‘cancers we get the opportunity to cure’

Oncologist answers common questions about smoking, screening and when to talk to your doctor

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

SDSU quarterback Taryn Christion prepares to throw over a group of football players from both teams.

College standout athlete now part of Sanford Sports team

Taryn Christion reflects on the training and care he got, lessons he applies today

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

A young businesswoman blowing her nose with a tissue and covering with a blanket in a modern office.

Flu vaccinations recommended heading into difficult season

Flu season could be worst in 5 years, coincide with other respiratory outbreaks

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

Teen boy works out with two physical therapists in the gym at Sanford Sports.

After life-changing UTV crash, teen commits to recovery

Landyn Keiser’s ‘can’t stop, won’t stop’ mindset inspires his Sanford Health care team

Courtney Collen ⋅ 9 min read

An unrecognizable man sitting on a bed during his physiotherapy for varicose veins.

Vascular disease may lurk behind varicose veins, dizziness

Subtle warning signs of poor circulation also include vision changes or trouble walking

Ariana Mount ⋅ 8 min read

Mammography technician smiles at patient with her back to you, getting ready for a mammogram breast cancer screening exam.

Mammography at Sanford: The importance of regular screening

Doctors in multiple specialties detail the benefits of early detection through routine screening

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

Talking to your son about puberty? Here’s how

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford Children’s Hospital: A Castle of Care

SHN Staff ⋅ 10 min read

Pregnant or breastfeeding? CDC says to get COVID-19 vaccine

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

‘Miracle child’ in Minnesota survives tractor accident

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read