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What is preventive care and how can it keep me healthy

Preventive care prevents disease, injury, or illness, rather than treating a condition after it has happened or worsened. The goal of preventive care is to help people stay healthy. Start … See more

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Sanford Health: Here for all. Here for good.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's …

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Population health: Promoting health to avoid illness

Grouping risks. Sanford Health has nearly 1 million patients in the system, but not each one would be flagged for a need. “We try to come up with some buckets of patient …

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Understanding mammograms and what to expect when you get one

Sanford Health recommends yearly mammograms starting at age 40. These screenings are important for catching breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable. However, …

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The Difference between Health and Wellness

The primary difference between health and wellness is that health is the goal and wellness is the active process of achieving it. Health refers to a state where the physical body is free from …

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sanford Health

For select populations, Sanford Health offers outpatient therapies for COVID-19. These treatments give coronavirus patients who are at a high risk for hospitalization access to cutting …

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Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine Sanford Health

People ages 6 months and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised and who were vaccinated before Sept. 12, 2023, should get one or two doses of the updated COVID-19 …

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Clinical trials offer help, hope for patients in Bemidji

He serves on the board of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays and the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame. You can follow him at @mickgarry5 or reach him at (605) 312-4337 / …

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Sanford Highway 2 Clinic in Minot, ND

On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed, which ends the Medicaid program's continuous coverage requirement as of April 1, 2023.

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Sanford Health connects patients to community resources

In April 2022, the health care provider announced the launch of Sanford Helps, a website for patients to better connect to social care community resources. Erica DeBoer, chief …

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Find the Care You Need Sanford Health

We’re Ready to See You. When you need medical care, connect with a provider you can trust in the most convenient way for you. Sanford Health provides care online, over the phone and in …

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How to make your colonoscopy prep experience better

Alan Helgeson. Alan Helgeson, MBA, is a lead newsroom specialist for Sanford Health News, working with content and podcasting strategy. He has over 35 years of …

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Find Doctors Find Sanford Health Doctors Near You

On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed, which ends the Medicaid program's continuous coverage requirement as of April 1, 2023.

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What women ask about, and what their doctors tell them

When women ask Dr. Nynas about odor or discharge, she explains that the vagina has populations of healthy bacteria that prefer a balanced environment. Throwing off that …

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Find Locations Find Sanford Health Locations Near You

Find a Location. Sanford Health has more than 400 convenient locations. Find a Sanford Health location near you. I'm Looking For It's easy to find a Sanford Health location. Search for your …

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End-of-life care a passion for hospice social worker

March 28, 2024. 4 min read. Hospice social worker Alison Rowell, based at Sanford Fargo Hospice, travels nearly every day to advocate for patients and families in their homes. …

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Sanford Grand Forks Clinic in Grand Forks, ND

On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed, which ends the Medicaid program's continuous coverage requirement as of April 1, 2023.

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Urgent Care Sanford Health

Urgent Care, Acute Care and Walk-In Services. When you need care for sudden illnesses or injuries, walk in for urgent care and be seen today. Urgent care gives you convenient access …

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EmPATH: a safe, supportive place during mental health crises

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or (800) 273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990. Visit …

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Sanford Moorhead Campus in Moorhead, MN

On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed, which ends the Medicaid program's continuous coverage requirement as of April 1, 2023.

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Millennials: The ‘wellness generation’

A healthier generation. With the exception of family, millennials value health the most. In a recent study, 79% said family was important in their lives, followed by health and …

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Sanford West Dickinson Clinic in Dickinson, ND

On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed, which ends the Medicaid program's continuous coverage requirement as of April 1, 2023.

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