Sanford Broadway Family Medicine Clinic

11/08/2024

One of the benefits of hospice care is stress relief.

Sanford Hospice provides comfort and support to patients and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Read more: https://san.fo/4ajkz2o

11/05/2024

Got your mammogram results and not sure what's next? That's where our Sanford radiologists, like Jamie Williams M.D., step in. They're here to guide you through your results and answer your questions.

Learn more: https://san.fo/40pSwMB

Sanford radiologists can help you understand your screening mammogram results and advise you on ways to maintain your health.

11/04/2024

Sanford Health’s annual Reverse Trick or Treating event brought smiles to kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo.

Learn more KVRR News: https://san.fo/3UwNOZL

11/02/2024

After 20 years, Senior Master Sgt. Mandy Jordan is retiring from the Air Force. She scouted out jobs using the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, which led her to an internship and full-time employment with Sanford Health.

"It's an opportunity for active-duty military members who are transitioning out of the military and into the workforce to gain civilian training and work experience," said Caitlin Eigenberg, the DoD SkillBridge Program administrator for Sanford Health. "At Sanford, what that means is we partner with our recruiting teams to provide resume review, interview tips, real life training and hopefully permanent employment at the end of the program."

Learn more: https://san.fo/4etcMkk

11/01/2024

Three years ago, Sanford Health News shared the story of Lilah Newton, a 10-year-old stroke survivor from Moffit, ND. Now a teenager, Lilah continues to improve with the help of Sanford Children's Therapies in Bismarck.

Read more: https://san.fo/48rIMDE

Progress at Sanford Children’s Therapies in Bismarck can seem slow. But three years after a stroke, Lilah Newton's improvement is undeniable.

11/01/2024

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.

When it comes to preventing heart disease, it’s important to understand what causes it and how to manage your risk factors.

Learn more about heart screenings: https://san.fo/3YM3ivp

11/01/2024

The Sanford Health Equity in Education Scholarship, a targeted financial scholarship program, aids underrepresented and traditionally underserved populations seeking higher education.

Recipients of the scholarship demonstrate exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching the lives of others, especially in service, academics, and community involvement and impact.

The Equity in Education Scholarship is open to Sanford Health employees and the broader community. This year's application period ends on November 15.

Learn more about the scholarship and apply here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/71e92446ad3f44809aaa5dd269640929

10/31/2024

At the NICU in the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, it's all treats and no tricks this Halloween.

Our youngest patients had the chance to celebrate by dressing up in costumes. We had everything from mermaids to football players!

We understand that spending time in the NICU can be an emotional experience for families, and we hope this fun Halloween event brings them joy.

10/31/2024

Halloween just got a whole lot sweeter with our NICU babies. While they're not ready to go door-to-door quite yet, our littlest patients got to celebrate the holiday too.

Parents and caregivers dressed our littlest patients in costumes including a chef, unicorn, strawberry, farmer and more.

Spending time in the NICU can be an emotional experience for our families, and we hope this fun Halloween event brings them some joy.

10/31/2024

This Halloween, remember that blood isn’t just for vampires! 🧛

Your donation can save lives and bring hope to those in need.

10/31/2024

According to the National Weather Service, wind chill advisories or warnings will not be issued any more. Instead of wind chill advisories or warnings, strong winds will be combined into the existing Extreme Cold Warning and will now be called Extreme Cold Watches.

Sanford's Ryan Sivertson, MD, says that with the cold weather approaching it is important to be aware of the risk of frost bite.

Common symptoms of frost bite may begin as a tingling or numb feeling to the affected area, as your body restricts blood flow to outer extremities.

Learn more from KELOLAND News:

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The winter will include wind chills but the National Weather Service (NWS) won’t be issuing any more wind chill advisories or warning, KELOLAND Chief Meteorol…

10/31/2024

It's crucial to remember to schedule your mammogram and practice breast self-awareness.

Dr. Lindsey Jader, a diagnostic radiologist physician, and Val Carlson, a mammography technologist, visited Dakota News Now to discuss the importance of getting a mammogram, who should be getting one, and what the mammogram process entails.

Watch now: https://san.fo/40or7KU

10/31/2024

Beware the sugar crash! An excess of the sweet stuff can leave you or your little ghouls feeling irritable, fatigued or jittery.

The secret to avoiding or fixing a crash? Keep blood glucose steady by combining your treats with healthy sources of protein, fiber and fats. Read more: https://san.fo/3YIIdC5

10/31/2024

There are no tricks, just treats at the Boekelheide Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Sioux Falls! Thanks to some students from Lincoln High School, our tiniest patients will have Halloween costumes for the holiday.

Be sure to visit our page on Halloween to see the patients in their costumes. 🎃

10/31/2024

Earlier this year, high schoolers were able to take part in Sanford Bemidji's inaugural Native Americans with Stethoscopes Camp. The students were exposed to several facets of health care throughout the morning, including how to suture wounds, how to deliver a baby, and more.

"Our intent is to match kids who are interested in a career in medicine with some real-world examples of how medicine can be fun," said Daniel Hoody, MD, chief medical officer at Sanford Bemidji.

Read more about the day-long event: https://san.fo/4f2u7kx

10/31/2024

As a banker, Anne Kehoe was a woman whose career revolved around numbers and statistics.

But she never imagined that one day she would become part of a heart-wrenching statistic— joining the ranks of 1 of 8 women who receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

10/30/2024

With Halloween coming up on Thursday, Greta Miller, a community life educator at Sanford Children's Hospital, shares some important safety tips. 🎃

Watch on WDAY TV News: https://san.fo/4fmGtnB

10/30/2024

Ashley Edblom, Sanford Health cosmetologist, is taking her skills – and some pink hair tinsel – to help make a difference for cancer patients.

For every strand Ashley puts in, a donation goes straight to the cancer center’s “Wigs for Cancer Patients” program.

Catch the story on Dakota News Now: https://san.fo/3YrpE47