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3D mammograms now available in more rural clinics

3D mammograms now available in more rural clinics

Minnesota and South Dakota communities expand access to quality breast cancer screenings
Mick Garry 6 min read
Lung scans reveal ‘cancers we get the opportunity to cure’

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
Blood donations needed during COVID-19 pandemic

Blood donations needed during COVID-19 pandemic

Vacations, weather, and illness affect blood donor numbers even in normal years
Simon Floss 4 min read
Who gets monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19?

Who gets monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19?

Outpatient infusion lowers hospitalization rates for those at severe risk
Jason Anschutz 6 min read
Small-town doctors’ visits keep heart care close to home

Small-town doctors’ visits keep heart care close to home

Heart specialist outreach makes a difference for patient in Vermillion, SD
Mick Garry 7 min read
After COVID-19 vaccine: What are the side effects?

After COVID-19 vaccine: What are the side effects?

Patients can expect slight arm soreness for 18-24 hours, similar to other shots
Simon Floss 4 min read
Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit

Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit

Sanford Health continues to offer mammograms-on-the-go to many rural areas
Simon Floss 4 min read
Navy surgeon returns to South Dakota to join Sanford Health

Navy surgeon returns to South Dakota to join Sanford Health

Dr. Jacob Quail worked in tropical, coastal locations before Sanford Vermillion
Mick Garry 10 min read
Sanford hosts ‘Thank You Drive Through’ ice cream socials

Sanford hosts ‘Thank You Drive Through’ ice cream socials

As a gesture of thanks during the pandemic, Sanford gives out free ice cream
Simon Floss 4 min read
Pickleball offers wellness and good company

Pickleball offers wellness and good company

Court-based sport appeals to multiple generations, and it's easy to learn
Mick Garry 11 min read