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You can start preventing heart disease at any age
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Determining your risk for developing breast cancer
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Cancer & intimacy: Sanford docs add to an app for that
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Podcasts
Ep. 14: Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings
Colorectal screenings are an important measure in decreasing the risk of developing colon cancer and are now recommended at age 45.
Ep. 7: Suicide prevention and awareness
Women are twice as likely to attempt suicide as compared to men, research shows
Ep. 3: What is breast cancer research?
Laboratory and clinical research critical to diagnosis, treatment for breast cancer
Ep. 1: Most-asked questions & answers on screening mammogram
The annual screening can save lives in women over 40
Ep. 4: What primary care looks like in midlife
Dr. Jean Marie McGowan urges women to keep up care after child-bearing years
Ep. 3: Integrative care for women in midlife
Shanna Konz, NP, specializes in working with women in transition
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After a move, busy mom found new doctor and ideal solution
Hysterectomy eliminated persistent problem of heavy bleeding and pain
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Busting the myths of midwives
"There is a stereotype that we’re all hippies ... but there is so much more to what a midwife can offer women."
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5 things women should know about menopause
Hot flashes, sure, but fast heartbeat? Learn common symptoms of midlife changes
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New ‘wellness guide’ role helps women easily navigate care
When Fargo-area women have questions, someone is there with personalized answers
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Your sex life is not taboo. It’s part of a healthy life
Sanford Health OB/GYN offers weekly intimacy clinic for patients
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A foundation for strong bones
How DEXA scans support bone health
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Pelvic Floor Clinic: Improving patients’ quality of life
Patients can get urogynecology help with therapy, classes and new habits
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Co-workers rally for nurse Joan Muller as she faces cancer
LPN gets blessings back after decades of encouraging patients and team
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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
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Is there a link between menopause and genetics?
How and when a woman begins menopause depends on family history and lifestyle
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