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Breast cancer study uses personalized approach
Dec. 4, 2017 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A new study at Sanford Health might help women determine how they should be screened for breast cancer based on their personal history. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists revised mammogram guidelines in early 2017 to recommend closer communication between provider and patient to guide screening strategies. […]
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Why accreditation matters when receiving cancer care
Learn why accreditation matters.
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Take the quiz: How much do you know about ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer is one of the five leading causes of cancer related death in American women and September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, marked by the color teal. How much do you know about the cancer? Take this quiz to find out and scroll down to see the answers and read more about each […]
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The role of genetics in breast and ovarian cancer
What did you inherit from your parents? Was it eye color, height, body build or hair color? Often, we may hear, “I inherited my eyes from my mother” or “I got my height from my father.” A combination of traits developed from each parent is visible, but the genetics inherited from our parents runs far […]
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Network increases access to breast cancer risk information
An innovative network is making access to all-important information about individual breast cancer risk more convenient. Women schedule screening mammograms and receive an electronic invitation to an Athena Breast Health Network questionnaire. Those who choose take a few minutes to answer the questions and find out if they may be at elevated risk for breast […]
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Cancer being reported more frequently during pregnancy
Pregnant with cancer: What every mom should know.
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Research opportunities for cancer patients
Sanford Cancer Center will receive $2 million in funding over two years to expand existing cancer research programming and patient services. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, is using $80 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand research benefiting patients at Sanford Cancer Center and the […]
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What’s a Pap smear?
Demystifying pelvic exams, self-tests and how to make cervical cancer screening easier
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3D mammograms now available in more rural clinics
Minnesota and South Dakota communities expand access to quality breast cancer screenings
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Professional golfer Kim Kaufman to hold event in Sioux Falls
August 3, 2026 Contact: David Brown Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / david.brown@sanfordhealth.org SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Clark, South Dakota native and professional golfer Kim Kaufman will host a ‘Mother-Daughter Huddle’ on Monday, Aug. 10 from 1-2:45 p.m. at Great Shots in Sioux Falls. The event will feature an engaging Q&A session, live demonstrations and […]
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Sanford in Minot welcomes more new family medicine providers
June 23, 2026 Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. — Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its team with the addition of two more new family medicine providers at the Sanford Hwy. 2 Clinic. The two providers offer primary care services to people of all ages, from routine checkups to […]
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Sanford in Minot welcomes two familiar faces
May 11, 2026 Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. — Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its family medicine team with two new familiar faces at the Sanford Northwest Clinic. The two providers offer primary care services to people of all ages, from routine checkups to treatment for a wide […]
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Sanford expands gastroenterology services with new providers
April 21, 2026 Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. — Sanford Health in Bismarck continues to expand its endoscopy services. A 15,000-square-foot addition opened last fall, and this spring new providers have been added to the team to enhance access to comprehensive digestive health services for patients across central and […]
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Is it aging? Gut health symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
Gastrointestinal specialist shares digestive red flags in your 40s and beyond
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Sanford Health expands endoscopy services in Bismarck
November 20, 2025 Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. — Sanford Health has expanded its endoscopy services at the Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center, located at 715 E. Broadway Ave. in downtown Bismarck. This 15,000-square-foot addition is designed to enhance access, comfort and efficiency for patients seeking essential digestive […]
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