Innovations - Sanford Health News

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Using smartphones to understand eating disorders

Sanford Health team develops way to gather more accurate data

Carson Walker ⋅ 9 min read

Fruit and vegetable salad, tape measure, and glucometer with result of measurement sugar level.

Artificial intelligence helps spot diabetes risk

Carson Walker ⋅ 6 min read

A Sanford Health instructor watches a computer screen with views of the simulation center mannequin and three nurses.

Surgeon develops scheduling software for busy sim center

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read

Sanford Innovation Unit sign in silver on blue patterned wall.

Sanford Health’s innovation unit expands to 32 beds

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read

Female doctor typing on computer.

Artificial intelligence flags behavioral health issues

Carson Walker ⋅ 8 min read

A Sanford provider talks to a Sanford Health News host over podcasting microphones in a conference room.

Podcast: PGA is among Sanford Health’s unique partnerships

20 min ⋅ September 1st

Sanford Labs leader Rochelle Odenbrett describes COVID-19 testing on golf tour

Podcast: Sanford International, from clinic to course

27 min ⋅ August 31st

Sanford Health Executive VP Micah Aberson talks growth of golf tournament

Pat Kelly speaking into a microphone in front of Jacqueline Palfy

Podcast: Ex-engineer now designs for vascular patients

28 min ⋅ February 18th

Sanford Health surgeon Patrick Kelly talks medical innovations

Larissa Risty and Jacqueline Palfy having a conversation in front of podcast microphones

Podcast: Genetics transform breast cancer screenings

26 min ⋅ January 28th

WISDOM study shares clues about history and health, says Larissa Risty

Sanford Fit Kids Zone at Great Shots features and blue and gold climbing wall, interactive floor, TV and "move, play, recharge" on the wall.

Podcast: Sanford Fit builds active waiting rooms

25 min ⋅ January 21st

Climbing walls and dance videos get kids up and out of their seats

pediatric cancer research: Sam Milanovich having a conversation with Jacqueline Palfy in front of microphones

Podcast: Personalized medicine treats kids’ cancers

20 min ⋅ January 2nd

More precision means fewer side effects, says Dr. Sam Milanovich

Men and women in Western suits and colorful cloth wraps stand under umbrellas and hold blue shovels at the construction site of a Sanford World Clinic medical center in Ghana.

Podcast: World Clinic makes lasting health care changes

17 min ⋅ December 17th

Sanford World Clinic VP Jim Slack: Sustainable care is a top goal

Cassie Hajek speaking into microphone

Podcast: In medical genetics, knowledge is power

24 min ⋅ December 3rd

DNA testing is an additional tool in patient care, says Dr. Cassie Hajek

Dr. Suttle smiling facing a host and a microphone.

Podcast: What telemedicine means to your health care

23 min ⋅ November 26th

Dr. Allison Suttle is rethinking doctor-patient relationships in the digital age

Steven Powell smiling in front of podcast microphone

Podcast: Fighting cancer with personalized medicine

25 min ⋅ November 5th

Dr. Steven Powell explains the power of chemo combined with immunotherapy

A retired pro football player speaks to two Sanford Health News reporters on camera at the Sanford Fieldhouse.

NFL Alumni, Sanford Health team up on lifelong player health

NFL Alumni Health will be a resource for regenerative health and wellness

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Contests tap student ideas for mental health, heart care

UND and NDSU students are applying their innovative approach to helping patients

Carson Walker ⋅ 6 min read

stent graft: Dr. Patrick Kelly performs an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair wearing a glowing head lamp and surgical mask. A computer screen is behind him and nurses stand beside him.

Sanford Health launches startup program in 2020

Commercialization team helps employee inventors open their own businesses

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read

Dr. Thomas Haldis, co-inventor of the Stroke Guide Catheter

Physicians turn stroke invention into startup company

Flotronic Solutions hopes to improve procedures for doctors and patients alike

Carson Walker ⋅ 8 min read

Blue ilustration of human brain on white background with dots and lines respresenting overstimulation

Neuropsychologist invents ‘brain break’ cap at Sanford

Weighted cap could help people with severe brain injury, anxiety or autism

Carson Walker ⋅ 8 min read

'Virtual Doctor' took home top honors in Sanford's virtual competition

‘Virtual Doctor’ takes top honors in HealthHack contest

Students answer Sanford Health's call for innovative health care solutions

Simon Floss ⋅ 7 min read

Four Sanford Health nurses don PPE in the hallway of a COVID-19 unit.

Sanford Health idea challenge takes on suicide prevention

Pandemic has worsened suicide risk for patients and those who care for them

Carson Walker ⋅ 13 min read

An alliance announced by Sanford Health and Dakota State University looks to grow both organizations and the economies they're located in.

Sanford, Dakota State University partner on CyberHealth

Organizations say strategic alliance will help develop cyber workforce

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Dr. Bruce Gardner, who invented the Safety Foley Urinary Catheter.

Doctor’s invention licensed to medical device entrepreneur

Quick-release Foley catheter would improve safety for hospital patients

Carson Walker ⋅ 9 min read

Three Sanford Health surgeons in protective gear look at a patient's foot together in an operation room.

Podiatrist’s inventions could ease foot and big toe pain

"You definitely have to be forward thinking and not be afraid of innovation"

Carson Walker ⋅ 6 min read

Golf fans roll with new COVID-19 protocols

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford International reaches beyond the golf course

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

TruGenomix co-founders hope to prevent severe PTSD

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 6 min read

Psychologist invents toys to help children identify emotions

Carson Walker ⋅ 9 min read

Collaboration helps Sanford Health test new technology

Carson Walker ⋅ 13 min read