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Two Sanford Health nurses gear up in full PPE in a tent set up as a temporary COVID testing site.

Research nurses publish study on living through COVID-19

Rural RNs share impact of pandemic on work and home life in close-knit communities

Jon Berg ⋅ 3 min read

Sanford Health doctor portrait in an exam room.

COVID-19 diary from a pediatrician

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Sanford Health athletic trainer leans over a patient on his training table at a local high school.

Sanford trainers are essential for local student-athletes

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

A college student volunteer smiles over the shoulder of a one-year-old hospital patient while playing ball.

Student scholarship recipient finds second home at Sanford

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

A senior woman gets helps sorting prescription medicines from a Good Samaritan Society home health nurse sitting next to her at the kitchen table.

RN pivoted from photojournalist to award-winning nurse

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

Ep. 15: COVID and the important connection to heart health

24 min ⋅ April 11th

Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.

A middle aged couple relaxing on a sofa.

Ep. 14: Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings

26 min ⋅ March 14th

Colorectal screenings are an important measure in decreasing the risk of developing colon cancer and are now recommended at age 45.

Ep. 13: Importance of heart and vascular screenings

24 min ⋅ February 21st

Podcast on heart health and benefits of heart and vascular screenings with Sanford Health cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed Abuzaanona

Ep. 11: Importance of getting the HPV vaccine

20 min ⋅ February 9th

The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer and other cancers later on in life. Dr. Brooke Jensen, discusses the importance of this vaccine.

Ep. 10: Blood and bone marrow transplant care at Sanford

32 min ⋅ February 2nd

Providing a second chance by using the patient's own stem cells for treatment

Dr. Donella Herman discusses orthobiologics during a podcast recording

Ep. 9: Regenerative medicine options for orthopedic pain

43 min ⋅ December 13th

Harnessing the body's own resources to promote healing for orthopedic pain

Ep. 16: Sanford Health commitment to our veteran community

31 min ⋅ November 10th

Captain Paul Weckman talks about the commitment to veterans through the innovative programs at Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society.

Ep. 9: Infectious disease specialist talks COVID-19

21 min ⋅ September 27th

Amid another COVID-19 surge, Dr. Avish Nagpal urges vaccinations

Ep. 8: The wellness benefits of running

34 min ⋅ June 21st

From camaraderie to mental health, there's plenty of reasons to hit the trails

Dr. Keith Hansen talks with Dr. Joseph Segeleon for the Called to Care podcast about infertility

Ep. 7: When to refer to fertility, reproductive specialists

29 min ⋅ April 16th

Sanford reproductive endocrinologists offer wide variety of options to help couples achieve pregnancy

A Sanford Health nurse helps a male patient with an arm bandage.

Nurses have a voice at Sanford Health

When front-line workers share ideas that work, nurses and patients win

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Sanford nurse leads birth center, veterans groups in Fargo

Jackee Haak, RN, shows leadership in hospital and in National Guard

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

A professor sits next to a Sanford Health worker who is pointing to her English language paper on the table.

Health workers learn English at local college

Sanford Health partners with Concordia Language Villages to bridge language barriers at work

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 4 min read

Society nurse continues education with veteran scholarship

Health system puts priority on hiring and promoting people with military service

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

A Sanford Health doctor meets with two women, in an exam room: a patient and her health guide.

Health guides help patients navigate health care system

Sanford Health expands service to people at risk for health complications

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Three nurses huddle around a computer at a nurses station at Sanford Health.

What makes nursing different at Sanford Health

Sense of community, continuation of care help nurses, patients and residents alike

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

A Sanford Health employee in a wheelchair is surprised with a giant scholarship check from colleagues in the clinic.

Student with disabilities helps others with disabilities

Alissa Patterson, Sanford Equity in Education Scholarship recipient, is studying social work

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Sanford Health nursing administrator and veteran talks to a surgeon with their back to you.

Sanford Health recruits veterans to nursing field

Veteran and military support, scholarships, teamwork await newly civilian nurses

Matt Holsen ⋅ 6 min read

Two doctors in face masks stand talking at the nurses station at Sanford Luverne Clinic.

3 mother-daughter duos reflect on providing care at Sanford

Working together strengthens their relationships, according to these Sanford Luverne pairs

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

A nursing student holds a giant check while posing with senior residents of a Good Samaritan Society nursing home.

Scholarship bolsters LPN working her way through school

Meet Salyna Norindr, Good Samaritan Society nurse and Sanford Equity Scholarship recipient

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Good Samaritan Society elects three new board members

Tess Hedrick ⋅ 5 min read

GI medical education will be part of new building at Sanford

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Sanford Health physician also serves as ND state surgeon

Erin Horn ⋅ 8 min read

Nurse manager leads and excels with team approach

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Former EMT, flight paramedic now sees patients in clinic

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

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