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College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic

College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic

In the excitement of being on campus, don’t neglect health care needs

author avatar Simon Floss  ⋅ 5 min read
Health care provider looking at her smartphone in a hospital waiting area with blue chairs.

Help line answers call to support ND medical community

author avatar Katie Foutz  ⋅ 6 min read

Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit

author avatar Simon Floss  ⋅ 4 min read
Physician assistants and rural health care. Hay bales in field after harvest and dramatic sky during sunset.

Vietnam War created PA training for rural, Native care

author avatar Jared Leighton  ⋅ 17 min read
Theresa Larson stands in a sunny hallway, smiling with her hands folded in front of her.

Theresa Larson: The root of nursing is serving

author avatar Jared Leighton  ⋅ 10 min read

Podcasts


Virtual clinic shortens distance to health care

Virtual clinic shortens distance to health care

16 min  ⋅ August 21st
Podcast: Residents of rural North Dakota welcome Sanford Virtual Care’s first satellite clinic
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Recent Stories


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
Innovation unit leader spent year as a patient

Innovation unit leader spent year as a patient

"I know what it's like to lay in that (hospital) bed day in and day out."
Carson Walker ⋅ 9 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
Research: Rural community support can ease bullying effects

Research: Rural community support can ease bullying effects

Sanford Research scientist Emily Griese publishes findings in SD Medicine
SHN Staff ⋅ 12 min read
Bush Fellowship goes to Sanford Health researcher

Bush Fellowship goes to Sanford Health researcher

Michaela Seiber plans to work for health equity for LGBTQ+ people in South Dakota
SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read
How an internal education program is improving patient care

How an internal education program is improving patient care

Sanford Health employees encouraged to innovate through personal development.
Tim Gerszewski ⋅ 5 min read
Sanford Health clinics recognized for high vaccination rates

Sanford Health clinics recognized for high vaccination rates

"Our physicians and nurses have always been good advocates for vaccines."
Nadine Aljets ⋅ 5 min read
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day is Aug. 2

Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day is Aug. 2

Treat yourself to a Blizzard and help children
SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

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Cancer


  • Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
  • Ways to help recover from chemo and how long it takes
  • Sarcoma patient preaches listening to your body
  • Weight loss surgery changes Bismarck woman’s life
  • Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
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Children's Health


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Genetics


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Heart


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  • Navigating the murky world of cholesterol control
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Orthopedics


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  • Dual injuries give football player a chance to get stronger
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Pregnancy & Childbirth


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Research


  • Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
  • Early diabetes detection prevents serious illness in toddler
  • This no-cost genetic screening could improve your care
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  • Sanford Health joins Undiagnosed Diseases Network
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Senior Services


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  • Never too late for love for two Good Samaritan residents
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  • 10 Good Samaritan nursing homes earn Best Nursing Home honor
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Women's


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  • Emma, Liam soar to most popular baby names of 2025
  • Growing family grateful for finding the right care
  • How to choose a primary care physician in 4 steps
  • Finding a path to pregnancy through fertility care
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Innovations


  • Fortune names Sanford Health to ‘most innovative’ list
  • Rural health summit aims to cultivate health care workforce
  • Chief physician moderates rural health innovation forum
  • Sanford Health Plan president speaks at Healthapalooza
  • Fortune names Sanford Health one of America’s most innovative companies
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News


  • Two Sanford medical centers make 100 Great Hospitals list
  • New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
  • Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
  • Emma, Liam soar to most popular baby names of 2025
  • Sanford Health expanding world-class care in Black Hills
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Sanford Health Foundation


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  • Laura’s Story: Honoring Care with Generosity
  • Diane’s Story: From Darkness, Family Gives the Gift of Light
  • Miranda’s Story: Hope When It’s Needed Most
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Sanford fit


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  • Social Emotional Learning Art Projects for Kids: Creative SEL Crafts
  • How Food and Body Messages Reach Kids Earlier Than We Realize
  • Why Consistency Matters More Than Perfection in Heart-Healthy Eating
  • 10 Ways to Minimize Screen Time
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