Neurology Archives - Sanford Health News

A doctor wears a mask in front of a computer while he talks with a patient in an examination room

Don’t dismiss stroke symptoms during pandemic

Some who should seek medical attention may not because of pandemic concerns

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Bob Bieberdorf, who had a stroke and subsequent rehab, twists to his left while seated as he holds a pipe in his hands.

Rehab work, positive attitude give stroke patient life back

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

A male nurse shares his stethoscope with an elementary school boy as they sit on an exam room table.

Kindness is a core value at USD medical school

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

Kevin Francis, who studies Batten disease, sits in a corner of his lab area.

Researcher feels urgency, knowing families who need help

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Friedreich's ataxia rare disease Raena Brendtro and Dan Brendtro petting thier dog, Luca

Man fundraises for research-study inspiration: his daughter

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 37 min read

Scientist L-J Pilaz wears a lab coat, seated at a lab bench at Sanford Research.

Brain researcher L-J Pilaz is ‘like a discovery junkie’

New addition to Sanford Research looks at neural stem cells' role in development

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Steve Stark, aka Mr. History, stands in front of a classroom wearing a black frock coat, black hat and holding a pocketwatch.

Mr. History heads to front of the class again after stroke

After rehab, Steve Stark gets back to telling and illustrating historical events

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Physical therapy assistant Jamie Thompson works with Mataya Duvall as she swings at Sanford Bemidji Children's Therapy.

Preschooler born with cancer now works at being a kid

Coping with effects of neuroblastoma, Mataya Duvall enjoys her physical therapy

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 16 min read

Deb Warner gives two thumbs-up signs as she runs on a gravel road. Her shirt says "gotta run."

When brain aneurysm ruptured, runner defied death

Good health and Sanford neurocritical care team helped beat 10% survival rate

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 39 min read

outcome of stroke: May Schaefer and her husband Ray

Knowing the signs: Why every second counts during a stroke

Ray Schaefer's wife, a Sanford Health nurse, recognized his symptoms right away

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 6 min read

Woman playing the piano

Parkinson’s patients reclaim abilities with therapy programs

“I didn’t realize I was talking so softly before. Now I can speak out and be heard."

SHN Staff ⋅ 9 min read

Matt and Bonnie Puro and his cracked helmet

Bicycling injuries leave man thankful for care

'I consider myself in the lucky to be moving department.'

Pat Miller ⋅ 9 min read

A lucky penny in the intensive care unit inspired a family and grew to inspire others with hope and luck.

Lucky penny inspires hope for others

Sanford Fargo Medical Center display grows on its own. “I’m hoping the coins bring to them what it brought to us."

Nadine Aljets ⋅ 4 min read

blue X-ray of human brain

More than just a hurting head

“Something was going on inside of my head and it felt different than anything I’d ever experienced before."

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

1941 truck located in Vermillion headling garden

Healing garden supports Sanford Vermillion patients

A 6,000-square-foot piece of paradise infuses dementia care with rural reminders

SHN Staff ⋅ 2 min read

Brain researcher L-J Pilaz is ‘like a discovery junkie’

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Kindness is a core value at USD medical school

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

Rehab work, positive attitude give stroke patient life back

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Don’t dismiss stroke symptoms during pandemic

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read