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A Sanford Health midwife talks with a pregnant patient they sit in her exam room.

Busting the myths of midwives

Certified nurse-midwives can care for women throughout their reproductive lives

Ellen Koester ⋅ 6 min read

Mother and daughter (16-17) laying in hammock and having fun

Women’s reproductive years may be increasing, new study says

Katie Wright ⋅ 8 min read

Portrait Of Mature Woman In Back Yard Garden

Vaginal rejuvenation provides relief for painful symptoms

Katie Wright ⋅ 7 min read

Active athletes sportive couple running with strong persistence on the road in winter nature in the morning.

You can start preventing heart disease at any age

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

Dr. Kaster interacts with a patient

Determining your risk for developing breast cancer

Courtney Collen ⋅ 12 min read

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

A middle aged couple relaxing on a sofa.

Ep. 14: Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings

26 min ⋅ March 14th

Colorectal screenings are important measures against colon cancer that start at age 45

Dr. Anu Gaba talks with a nurse in an office

Ep. 3: What is breast cancer research?

31 min ⋅ September 28th

Laboratory and clinical research critical to diagnosis, treatment for breast cancer

Dr. Christina Tello-Skjerseth

Ep. 1: Most-asked questions & answers on screening mammogram

40 min ⋅ September 28th

The annual screening can save lives in women over 40

Dr. Jean Marie McGowan, a Sanford Health internal medicine physician, poses in an exam room.

Ep. 4: What primary care looks like in midlife

28 min ⋅ September 1st

Dr. Jean Marie McGowan urges women to keep up care after child-bearing years

Shanna Konz, certified nurse practitioner, talks about integration of midlife care at Sanford Women's

Ep. 3: Integrative care for women in midlife

21 min ⋅ August 31st

Shanna Konz, NP, specializes in working with women in transition

Dr. Chery Hysjulien, Dr. Lyndsey Harper and Dr. Shelby Terstriep stand together during their efforts on the Rosy app

Cancer & intimacy: Sanford docs add to an app for that

Oncologist and psychologist host video classes on Rosy sexual health resource

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

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

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

5 things women should know about menopause

Hot flashes, sure, but fast heartbeat? Learn common symptoms of midlife changes

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

When Fargo-area women have questions, someone is there with personalized answers

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

Sanford Health OB/GYN offers weekly intimacy clinic for patients

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

Three women sit on a blue couch with coffee mugs in their hands. They are smiling and laughing.

Pelvic Floor Clinic: Improving patients’ quality of life

Patients can get urogynecology help with therapy, classes and new habits

Alexa Olson ⋅ 8 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?

How and when a woman begins menopause depends on family history and lifestyle

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read