The loss of a child is a kind of pain no mother ever wants to feel. That pain became very real for a Sioux Falls mom who is passionate about spreading hope, healing and awareness to honor the daughter she lost on the day she was born. Jessica Woehlhaff and her care team at Sanford Health want every woman to know they're not alone. Read her story: https://san.fo/3lTMvQC
Medical workers talk about their efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic as winter approaches. https://san.fo/31drecT
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‘We’re all tired of this’: Frontline medical workers continue to fight coronavirus pandemic
Sanford Health's new heart and vascular clinic, along with its updated orthopedic specialty center, will bring expanded services to an increasing number of patients. Read more below.
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Sanford moves ahead with building plans for new heart center, orthopedic center upgrades | INFORUM
The best way to prevent the flu is to receive the vaccine. Here's what you should know about getting your flu shot: https://san.fo/315FVyC
Research is the only way to advance science and improve the future standard of care. That's according to Dr. Anu Gaba, a Sanford Health medical oncologist and researcher who joined host Courtney Collen for this episode of One in Eight. Learn more about how you can be a part of research and how the Edith Sanford Breast Center is leading the way: https://san.fo/3nQBAsT
With the addition of Monarch technology, Sanford Health can now more effectively detect and treat lung cancer. Dr. Paul Berger III calls it a "game-changer" for cancer care in the region. https://san.fo/3k0fa63
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Sanford introduces better way to diagnose, treat lung cancer - Sanford Health News
By practicing positivity, you can focus on things that boost your mood throughout the day, even when you’re faced with challenges. Find more tips: https://san.fo/36c0X0n
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Keeping a positive mindset amid COVID-19 pandemic - Sanford Health News
Dr. Craig Uthe says health care workers have historically been susceptible to mental health concerns due to the demands of the job. The pressure and demands have also mounted because of the pandemic. Learn how Sanford Health is supporting its employees: https://san.fo/32cMS1x
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'Psychological PPE' resources offered for front-line workers
The flu shot can’t give you the flu, but you may experience mild flu-like symptoms. These symptoms are part of your body’s normal immune response and not the actual illness. Jeremy Cauwels, MD, explains: https://san.fo/366JnL9
Throughout Shauna Paulson’s childhood, her mom was often thanked by patients for the care she provided as a nurse. Those acts of gratitude would someday inspire Paulson’s own career in nursing. https://san.fo/38cCElC
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Patient gratitude inspires a daughter’s nursing career - Sanford Health News
If there is one person who understands coronaviruses, it is Mark Denison, MD, whose 40 years of research helped find an effective antiviral medicine to beat them. Now, it is helping patients with COVID-19. Learn more about the 2020 Sanford Lorraine Cross Award nominee: https://san.fo/2I4nT9u
Put as many slices of Swiss cheese as you can between you and serious illnesses. Preventive actions can make all the difference in staying healthy. Learn more: https://san.fo/3l0Qdbs
The COVID-19 vaccine will not make you infertile. Dr. Jeremy Cauwels, Sanford Health’s chief physician, debunks this myth, explaining where it came from and why it’s false. Find the latest COVID-19 vaccine information here: https://san.fo/2XtKscc
For Norman Opp, 2020 was literally a backbreaking year. Thanks to The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society in Arlington, Ohio, Opp is finding normalcy again. Read more: https://san.fo/3q8OqTO
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Ohio man back on his feet after backbreaking year - Sanford Health News
Mammograms, colonoscopies and other screenings should not be skipped during the pandemic. These forms of preventive care can protect you from developing a serious health concern. Dr. Evelyn Fuentes-Dondoneau explains: https://san.fo/3nvFB4J
Telemedicine has continued to improve throughout the pandemic, allowing more patients to do their appointments from home. Read more about how telemedicine has progressed throughout the pandemic and what it looks like for Sanford Health: https://san.fo/3bpy1Gs
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Telemedicine progression
Residents and staff from The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society in Windom, Minnesota, are celebrating the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine. Thanks to Walgreens, 80 people are getting their first dose of the Moderna vaccine. https://san.fo/3bwACy6
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Society staff & residents in Minnesota get COVID-19 vaccine - Sanford Health News
Enthusiasm, knowledge and positivity are a few things Linda Christopherson is known for. She’s the rehabilitation secretary at the Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic and is among Sanford Health’s Employee of the Year recipients. “You can always count on Linda to brighten your day, bring a smile to your face and provide laughter,” said her coworker Alexandria Sand. https://san.fo/3q46Rsz
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Employees making a difference: Linda Christopherson - Sanford Health News
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is continuing at a fast pace, but when will it become available to you? Learn more from Sanford Health Chief Physician Dr. Jeremy Cauwels in a Facebook Live Q&A Monday, March 29 at 1 p.m. CST. Join us with your questions.
Kellen Solem was born with a bleeding disorder. If an accident happened, his disorder can be life-threatening. Now treatments have given him the freedom to do things he couldn’t have in the past. https://san.fo/3w5WzMv
When Sanford Health nursing assistant Kim Brahmer lost her wallet, a retired Sanford Health physician returned it along with a special surprise. https://san.fo/3tXzLN4
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A kind gesture for a local mother
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding can discuss COVID-19 vaccination pros and cons with their providers. Learn more: https://san.fo/2QGLaCG
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Sanford Health recently announced a groundbreaking $300 million initiative to transform rural care delivery, improving access to affordable, high-quality health care for generations to come. Watch as Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health, explains what this means for our organization: https://san.fo/39kuabE
“To see someone get a new life is a rare event.” Dr. Carl June’s research discovery is giving cancer patients a fighting chance – transforming their own immune cells into cancer destroyers. Learn more about the 2020 Sanford Lorraine Cross Award nominee: https://san.fo/3lPdf6j