Midlife Archives - Sanford Health News

Dr. Johnna Nynas talks with patient Carrie Wilcoxen in an office.

After a move, busy mom found new doctor and ideal solution

Hysterectomy eliminated persistent problem of heavy bleeding and pain

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 6 min read

Midwife Erin VandeLune standing in front of a blue wall

Busting the myths of midwives

Erin Heinert ⋅ 6 min read

A menopausal woman sits in a waiting room looking over her medical records with a nurse.

5 things women should know about menopause

Kathleen Perkerewicz, MD ⋅ 4 min read

JoAnna Thome stands in front of a counter with a sign on the wall saying Sanford Women's.

New ‘wellness guide’ role helps women easily navigate care

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

Dr. Laurie Landeen, a Sanford Health OB/GYN, is a Caucasian female with blonde hair and a warm smile

Your sex life is not taboo. It’s part of a healthy life

Megan Baldridge ⋅ 9 min read

Mature couple walking through the countryside.

A foundation for strong bones

How DEXA scans support bone health

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford Health LPN Joan Muller receives a hug from Dr. Ashley Briggs (in floral dress) after being presented with a check for $1,000 raised from sales of Dr. Briggs' handmade earrings.

Co-workers rally for nurse Joan Muller as she faces cancer

LPN gets blessings back after decades of encouraging patients and team

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 24 min read

Natural death follows a progression of symptoms

Natural death: Practical information for this phase of life

Just as we are all unique in how we live, we are also unique in how we die

SHN Staff ⋅ 21 min read

older woman on tablet

Is there a link between menopause and genetics?

Every woman will experience menopause, but how and when she begins the natural process is different from person to person. This can be the result of a combination of factors that influence health. A number of these are out of a woman’s control, such as her genetics and family history, but others are due to […]

SHN Staff ⋅ 4 min read

SHN midlife series, woman looking out at water

Midlife sessions offer care and education: Podcast

Sanford offers women's wellness education about peri-menopause and menopause

Alan Helgeson ⋅ 2 min read

woman smiling

Physical therapy options for pelvic floor pain, incontinence

Cancer treatments can affect the pelvic floor.

Jill Ehrmantraut ⋅ 10 min read

Osteoporosis in women: Keeping bones healthy

by Ruchi Bhatia, MD – Sanford Clinic Women’s Health Internal Medicine With summer comes sunshine, outdoor activities and family vacations. We always protect ourselves from the sun with sunscreen – why shouldn’t we also protect our bones from fractures with preventative measures? As we age, our susceptibility to fractures increases due to loss of bone […]

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Co-workers rally for nurse Joan Muller as she faces cancer

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 24 min read

After a move, busy mom found new doctor and ideal solution

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 6 min read