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Breast cancer survivor opts for mastectomy, plastic surgery

Breast cancer survivor opts for mastectomy, plastic surgery

Bismarck patient works hand-in-hand with Sanford docs on her options

author avatar Jason Anschutz  ⋅ 6 min read
architectural photo of new Sanford Health Medical Building 4

Sanford Health adding new medical building in Sioux Falls

author avatar Jon Berg  ⋅ 5 min read
Corporate headquarters for Sanford Health

Black Hills Plastic Surgery to join Sanford Health

author avatar Paul Heinert  ⋅ 3 min read
Female doctor discussing treatment with female patient in exam room.

Liposuction vs tummy tuck: What to know about 2 procedures

author avatar SHN Staff  ⋅ 3 min read
Smiling baby boy on a fuzzy blanket has a small surgical scar above his lip.

Fresh Start, Sanford branch out to bring smiles overseas

author avatar Simon Floss  ⋅ 6 min read

Podcasts


Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis

Your surgical options after a breast cancer diagnosis

33 min  ⋅ October 29th
Podcast: Surgeon talks through mastectomy, lumpectomy, preventive surgery and breast awareness
Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer

Debunking the biggest myths about breast cancer

46 min  ⋅ October 2nd
Podcast: No, deodorant and underwire bras do not lead to a diagnosis
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Recent Stories


Sanford Children’s, Fresh Start partner with smiles in mind

Sanford Children’s, Fresh Start partner with smiles in mind

Screenings available for children to receive reconstructive surgery at no cost
Simon Floss headshot Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read
Sanford neurosurgeon travels to Ghana for historic surgery

Sanford neurosurgeon travels to Ghana for historic surgery

Dr. Alexander Drofa a key figure in attempt to separate conjoined twins
Jason Anschutz Headshot Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read
Same day surgery center offers more ways to care for you

Same day surgery center offers more ways to care for you

Bismarck location handles procedures that would otherwise be performed in a hospital
Erin Johnson headshot Erin Horn ⋅ 4 min read
Skin cancer gives patient plenty of Mohs surgery experience

Skin cancer gives patient plenty of Mohs surgery experience

The treatment aims for a complete cure as well as a smaller scar
Headshot of woman Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read
Breast reconstruction during mastectomy surgery

Breast reconstruction during mastectomy surgery

'I went to sleep with breast cancer and woke up with new breasts and no cancer.'
Carson Walker Carson Walker ⋅ 11 min read
What breast cancer surgery option is right for you?

What breast cancer surgery option is right for you?

Surgeons can help you choose among mastectomy, reconstruction and more
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read
Sanford Health plastic surgeon transforms lives worldwide

Sanford Health plastic surgeon transforms lives worldwide

Dr. Rif’ At Hussain works with Sanford World Clinics to perform surgeries on children with cleft lip and palate in Pakistan.
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

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Cancer


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Children's Health


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  • Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe
  • Sanford announces new Landmark Clinic location in Minot
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Genetics


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  • Navigating the murky world of cholesterol control
  • This no-cost genetic screening could improve your care
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Heart


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  • Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
  • Nurse discovers risk for heart disease through DNA screening
  • ND woman first in state with new implantable defibrillator
  • Heart screening saves Bemidji man’s life
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Orthopedics


  • Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
  • What to know about total joint replacement surgery
  • Air Force veteran finds joy serving Aberdeen athletes
  • Dual injuries give football player a chance to get stronger
  • Runner and football player gets back on track after injury
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Pregnancy & Childbirth


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Research


  • Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
  • Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
  • Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
  • Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
  • Two international hospitals join genomic medicine group
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Senior Services


  • 22 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
  • Activities assistant wows residents with music
  • Nutrition manager calls new career a ‘dream come true’
  • Rapid City home health nurse awarded for care, compassion
  • Administrator sets standard with positive leadership
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Women's


  • Skin care during pregnancy: What to do (and not to do)
  • Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
  • Sanford World Clinic grows into medical center-level care
  • Choosing the right period product for you
  • Breastfeeding: Benefits for mom and baby
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Innovations


  • Sanford Health leaders discuss AI, digital innovation
  • Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
  • Virtual care at Sanford Health reaches milestone
  • VR headsets help children’s patients in ND
  • Fortune names Sanford to America’s Most Innovative Companies
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News


  • NDSU and Sanford Health collaborate on GLP-1 research
  • Sanford Health shares AI adoption insights at national event
  • First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
  • Sanford Health MD named Top 50 clinical leader
  • Sanford Health adding new medical building in Sioux Falls
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Sanford Health Foundation


  • Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
  • Celebrating a Visionary: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Denny Sanford
  • A Legacy That Inspires: 2026 Roger Maris All-Star Week Raises over $1 million for Cancer Care 
  • Cancer Survivors Reflect on the Power of Hope
  • 2026 Pours for a Purpose Raises nearly $415,000 for Bemidji Emergency Department Remodel
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Sanford fit


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  • How to Co‑Create a Screen‑Free Routine with Your Teen
  • Build Healthy Habits with Curiosity: Conversation Swaps That Boost Cooperation
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