Innovations Archives - Sanford Health News

Dr. Michael Kareta wears a lab coat and stands with his hands on his hips. Two lab members work at tables in the background.

Sanford cancer researcher earns $1.9M grant

Dr. Michael Kareta talks stem cells and cancer, plus more Sanford Research news

Angie Vognild ⋅ 25 min read

Dr. Christine Arnold is a pediatrician who has invented a bug bite cream, takes an interest in studying home remedies.

Sanford doctor prescribes her own bug bite cream

Mick Garry ⋅ 7 min read

Yesenia Barrera-Millan works in a Sanford Research lab using a pipette and test tubes.

Research student benefits from engineering perspective

Angie Vognild ⋅ 5 min read

A small group of Alagille syndrome patients and families gather in a resarch lab. The woman in the center wears a T-shirt that says "ALGS Warrior."

How CoRDS gives hope and impacts research

Angie Vognild ⋅ 8 min read

Haydee Torres stands in a white lab coat at a research bench.

First-generation Cuban American researcher aims to give back

Angie Vognild ⋅ 6 min read

Mason Schmidt examines a test tube while wearing goggles, gloves and a lab coat as part of Sanford Research's SPUR program.

SPUR program exceeds student’s expectations

Drake University junior Mason Schmidt reflects on summer of undergrad research

Angie Vognild ⋅ 5 min read

Michelle Carlson wears a lab coat, goggles and gloves while working in the SPUR program lab at Sanford Research.

Finding the path to Sanford Research

SPUR program helped change Michelle Carlson's outlook on lab work

Angie Vognild ⋅ 5 min read

An American medical student bends down to pose with three Guatemalan children.

Med student: Education lab helps people to ‘understand why’

Lessons from Sanford Health PROMISE lab and other research successes

Angie Vognild ⋅ 22 min read

Hospital Metropolitano Sanford Health in Costa Rica

Sanford Health acquires stake in Costa Rican health system

Hospital Metropolitano one of fastest growing private organizations in country

Jacqueline Palfy ⋅ 4 min read

Nursing students in uniform line the stairs outside of a building.

From roles to tools (and air conditioning), care has changed

Doctors' and nurses' duties have evolved, along with technological advancements

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 13 min read

Several children, along with nurses, are sitting in wheelchairs or lying in beds on a deck attached to Sioux Valley Hospital in this historic photo from the 1940s.

Sanford Health’s history of service to patients, community

Facing epidemics, or one patient's fear, employees try to make a difference

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 13 min read

A large house stands on a corner lot with little around it but yard.

Tracing memories in Sanford Health’s 125-year mission

Past and present leaders reflect on the health system's history and future

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 17 min read

Sanford Chip tray

What does the Sanford Chip test for?

This simple blood test provides insights to inherited conditions and how you process medications.

SHN Staff ⋅ 13 min read

Micah Aberson speaks to a television news crew at the Sanford Sports Complex

Micah Aberson: ‘Helping the people who help people’

'Chief global brand officer' markets Sanford Health around the world

Jared Leighton ⋅ 11 min read

Dr. Peter Vitiello speaks with a group of people with walkers and wheelchairs in a research lab.

Rare disease tour aims to empower patients & families

Global Genes, EveryLife Foundation bring national tour to Sioux Falls July 13

Rachel Ehlers ⋅ 3 min read

Sanford Chip FAQs: Q&A and videos

Cassie Hajek, M.D. ⋅ 16 min read

Sanford Health’s history of service to patients, community

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 13 min read

Sanford Health acquires stake in Costa Rican health system

Jacqueline Palfy ⋅ 4 min read

Screening study brings Sanford Health, Harvard together

Jacqueline Palfy ⋅ 5 min read

Inspire therapy: Treating sleep apnea without a mask

Taya Ordahl ⋅ 7 min read