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How to avoid injury to avoid playing ‘old man’ baseball

How to avoid injury to avoid playing ‘old man’ baseball

I’m a baseball player at heart – it’s part of my identity. Even when I quit playing, I’ll still be a “baseball guy.” Because of that, I still enjoy playing as competitively as I can. Around here, it’s small-town amateur baseball and most guys are between the ages of 20 to 35 with a few […]
Brett Fischer 9 min read
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency’s first graduate

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency’s first graduate

This past summer, Kaylee Miller, DPM, became the first resident to graduate from Sanford Health’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program in Fargo. She grew up in North Dakota and completed her undergrad at North Dakota State University. She went on to receive her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent University of Podiatry Medicine […]
Margot Peterson 3 min read
Common problems, symptoms and treatments for shoulder pain

Common problems, symptoms and treatments for shoulder pain

How is shoulder pain usually felt? Shoulder pain may be localized to a specific area. It can also spread to areas around the shoulder and down the arm. Diseases and degenerative conditions can lead to problems, sometimes causing pain traveling through shoulder nerves. What structures comprise the shoulder? Several layers come together to form the […]
Matthew Carpenter, MD 4 min read
Sanford Health named new title sponsor of Fargo Marathon

Sanford Health named new title sponsor of Fargo Marathon

FARGO, N.D. — When you see or hear about the Fargo Marathon this year, you may notice something different. Fargo Marathon is proud to announce Sanford Health as the new title sponsor of the series of races happening May 14-19, 2018. “Sanford’s commitment to our community and the region, makes this a great partnership and […]
Nadine Aljets 3 min read
Sanford Thief River Falls Wellness Center open house

Sanford Thief River Falls Wellness Center open house

Sanford Thief River Falls unveils new spaces
Rachel Nelson 2 min read
Augustana football player overcomes challenges

Augustana football player overcomes challenges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Football, a beautiful collage of controlled chaos unreplicated in any other game. The players who choose this path respect the prepossessing dance between competitive violence and inevitable injury. For Augustana University left tackle Sam Lee, the word “injury” never derailed his pursuit to play collegiate football at a high level. Lee […]
Chad Curry 11 min read
Good gear, smart layers key to cold weather training

Good gear, smart layers key to cold weather training

Learn proper layering to keep up your workout routine year-round
SHN Staff 3 min read
Sports medicine: Your key to a healthy, active lifestyle

Sports medicine: Your key to a healthy, active lifestyle

'We all want our kids to be successful and the best they can be, but that also involves balance.'
SHN Staff 6 min read
NHL’s Cullen and Stanley Cup visit Fargo children’s hospital

NHL’s Cullen and Stanley Cup visit Fargo children’s hospital

It was a great day in Fargo as three-time Stanley Cup winner Matt Cullen brought the Stanley Cup filled with donuts to Sanford Children’s Hospital. Kids who were staying in the hospital had a chance to see the Cup and have their photo taken with it. The event took place in Cully’s Kids Cabin, a […]
Nadine Aljets 3 min read
Sioux Falls 11-year-old is triathlon national champion

Sioux Falls 11-year-old is triathlon national champion

WALL LAKE, S.D. — Evan Mahrous switches gears flawlessly. He has to. Any stumble in transitioning from the bike to his running shoes costs him time. Today, on a breezy, sunny day at Wall Lake Park, no movement of Evan’s is wasted. With a head full of golden locks, Oakley sunglasses covering the sharp focus […]
Paul Heinert 3 min read