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A FIT testing machine labeled "Polymedco, Inc." sits open on a countertop with trays of test tubes next to it.

New colon cancer screening test goes to Sanford Labs

At-home kit comes with pre-paid postage, saving patients time and money

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford Health offers COVID-19 antibody testing to public

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

A Sanford doctor smiles while leaning against a railing overlooking the sunny lobby of Sanford Imagenetics.

Imagenetics, NIH partner to offer fellows virtual rotation

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

A Sanford Health doctor poses in front of a sunny window.

New specialty helps diagnose disease at molecular level

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Two Sanford Health researchers share a microscope at the lab.

New lab equips Fargo for faster diagnoses

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

Four Sanford golf ambassadors stand talking by their lab truck.

On the road again: Meet the PGA TOUR COVID-19 testing crew

They've traveled thousands of miles together, becoming a family in the process

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

A Sanford Health lab worker processes a DNA sample in the laboratory.

Lab workers provide answers to diagnostic questions

Sanford addresses national lab worker shortage that the pandemic intensified

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Lab technician in protective face shild, mask and gown processes coronavirus tests at Sanford Laboratories.

Sanford’s central lab adapts to flurry of COVID-19 testing

At 50,000 tests and counting, lab moves quickly to 'go where care is needed'

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 6 min read

Pamela Harskamp wears a surgical mask while a Sanford oncology nurse leans over her in an exam room.

Cancer survivor shares importance of 3D mammography

Pamela Harskamp wants to use her experience with breast cancer to help others

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 5 min read

Jan Germundson stands next to Ashton Hanson, who received a kidney from Germundson, in his hospital room.

Hometown boy’s plight moves NICU nurse to donate kidney

Jan Germundson didn't know Ashton Hanson, but she felt called to help young teen

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 22 min read

Shelly Thiewes stands with three other women at a Sanford Cancer Center booth.

Nurse supervisor grateful for clinic’s mammogram reminder

Planning a screening day prompted Shelly Thiewes and led to cancer discovery

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Josh Sanborn plays his guitar.

In grim leukemia battle, young man just kept going

Alarming complications cropped up, but nurses offered 'sense of community'

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 10 min read

Belva Leer stands, arms crossed, smiling.

Breast cancer set nurse on a mission to help others

Two-time survivor's message: 'There is life with cancer and after cancer'

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 12 min read

Registered nurse Lindsey Fuller gives Ken Santemaa maintenance treatment.

Dad shares struggles in fight against follicular lymphoma

'Dad Against Cancer' blogger Ken Santema writes to help others

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

A lab instructor is surrounded by middle school students during an experiment.

PROMISE lab shows kids they can do science

Lab combines fun, facts and field trips to and from Sanford Research

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 18 min read