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Podcast: Encouraging women, positivity with mentor program
Volunteers find joy guiding others through life-changing cancer journey

Podcast: Women supporting women through diagnosis, treatment
Cancer mentorship program provides support for newly diagnosed patients

Podcast: IORT, radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer
Machine applies direct radiation to target area while sparing surrounding tissue

Podcast: Why a tumor board is critical to breast cancer care
Physicians meet weekly to review all cancer cases and plan treatment

Podcast: Suicide prevention and awareness
Women are twice as likely to attempt suicide as compared to men, research shows

Podcast: What is breast cancer research?
Laboratory and clinical research critical to diagnosis, treatment for breast cancer

Podcast: Determining your breast cancer risk factor
Know your risk and get your annual mammogram to detect cancer early

Introducing ‘One in Eight’ podcast: The mammogram
The annual screening can save lives in women over 40

Podcast: Continuing care through COVID-19
Don't forget appointments or self-care, says Dr. Cynthia Davis, OB/GYN

Podcast: Pregnancy, pandemic and mental health
Dr. Lea Berentson talks women's mental health during trying times
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Health behavior coach: Small steps for health
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Breastfeeding classes help create a positive experience
While breastfeeding is nature’s way of providing food and bonding for your baby, most new moms have questions.

When you’re ready for baby, Sanford Women’s is here for you
No matter what stage of family planning you’re in, when you’re ready, Sanford Women’s is here to provide the services and care you need.

Sanford expands service to Mitchell area
Sanford Clinic Mitchell welcomes doctor and expands services.

Sanford Breast Health Institute celebrates 20th anniversary
At Sanford Breast Health Institute (BHI), the New Year marks 20 years of breast health service to the area. Over the past two decades, BHI has grown from a screening center to a full team of breast health professionals who diagnose and treat breast cancer. “At Sanford Breast Health Institute, patients are supported by a […]

Before baby: Preparing for pregnancy
by Meredith Kemper, MD, Sanford Clinic Women’s Health You have a lot to consider as you and your partner begin to consider adding a new life to your family. Before you start saving for your child’s college fund, you will want to engage in preconception planning with simple steps you can take to minimize the […]

Fertile Hope offers help to cancer patients with infertility
Patients who are diagnosed with cancer face many emotional and physical challenges including the possibility that treatments meant to save their life may impact fertility. For many young people, the thought of being sterile can be almost as devastating as the cancer diagnosis itself. To assist cancer patients in their reproductive years, several local physicians […]

Healthy skin for life
by Heather Karu, MD , Sanford Clinic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Vivaz Medical Spa We’ve all heard that little voice in our head when we look in the mirror, sometimes it says “You’ve got it goin’ on, girl!” Other times it may say “Where did that beautiful skin go?” With a little TLC, everyone […]

Sanford Breast Health Institute opens satellite office
Sanford Breast Health Institute has expanded its cancer prevention and screening services to Watertown, opening a satellite location in Sanford Clinic Watertown. Sanford Breast Health Institute Watertown is now offering the most advanced digital mammography technology to women throughout the area. Sanford Breast Health Institute Watertown is the first healthcare provider in the city to […]

Sanford Health sponsors Susan G Komen Race for the Cure
It began 25 years ago with one woman’s promise to her dying sister to end breast cancer. This fall, that promise will unite hundreds of people from the prairie. Sanford Health announced today plans to partner with the South Dakota Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to sponsor the Komen South Dakota Race […]
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- Amelia, Liam top baby names of 2020 at Sanford Health
- Miracles on 22nd Street raises funds for Sanford Children’s
- When your toddler’s top phrase is ‘No! I don’t want to!’
- The power of consistency while parenting young children
- Resident learning about life as a doctor during pandemic
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Research
- Sanford Research launches science distance learning website
- Who is the Sanford Lorraine Cross Scientific Advisory Board?
- Inaugural Lorraine Cross Award winners on moving forward
- Sanford is first in nation to test new COVID-19 treatment
- Health care hero: Ben Forred, Research and Imagenetics
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- COVID-19 FAQs: How will I know it’s my turn for vaccine?
- Society staff & residents in Minnesota get COVID-19 vaccine
- Ohio man back on his feet after backbreaking year
- Sanford helps lead massive vaccine distribution effort in SD
- Good Samaritan Society staff get COVID-19 shot for residents
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Sports
- Rep 1 Sports announces new class of NFL prospects preparing for professional career with Sanford POWER
- Vikings to host Winona State
- USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 2 TOURNAMENT COMING TO MATCH POINTE
- Pentagon to offer live streaming of select events
- Augustana men's basketball to open Pentagon slate
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Women's
- What it’s like to beat ovarian cancer during a pandemic
- Sewing group ties ‘knots of love’ into blankets for patients
- Keeping pregnancy and family care close to home in Sheldon
- Safe, convenient mammograms: Tour a mobile screening unit
- Spreading awareness, support after pregnancy or infant loss
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Innovations
- Sanford Health idea challenge takes on suicide prevention
- Sanford, Dakota State University partner on CyberHealth
- Doctor’s invention licensed to medical device entrepreneur
- Podiatrist’s inventions could ease foot and big toe pain
- Sanford Health quality improvement effort goes virtual
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News
- Society staff & residents in Minnesota get COVID-19 vaccine
- Good Samaritan Society staff get COVID-19 shot for residents
- Amelia, Liam top baby names of 2020 at Sanford Health
- Good Samaritan Society CMO weighs in on vaccine hesitancy
- Sanford Health honors Air Force nurses with challenge coins
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