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03/09/2025

Meet Drake De La Pointe, a 27-year-old "point man" at Good Samaritan Society – Water Valley in Colorado, who left his delivery job to return to the place where he first started working in high school.

"Probably a lifer. That's what my friends all say. They're like jeeze you're going to stay there forever," said De La Pointe. "I'll probably end up moving in here, you know. That's the plan."

Read more about Drake's career journey – and how he knows where he'll spend his senior years even though he's only in his twenties: https://san.fo/3QNNgwk

03/08/2025

The Sanford Fargo Substance Use Disorder Clinic hosted an open house on March 5 for the public to learn more about the services it offers.

The clinic launched in January and provides comprehensive support and treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

They also offer medication assisted treatment, ASAM Level 1 programming, care coordination and peer support, and individual and group counseling services.

Learn more about our new clinic here: https://san.fo/4bw0K9q

03/08/2025

A school-aged child has died following a measles outbreak in Texas, marking the first measles death in the United States since 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

While there have been no measles cases reported in South Dakota in 2025, there was at least one case reported in the state in 2024.

Sanford's healthcare professionals are here to speak about the importance of keeping yourself and your family safe from the measles with the continued outbreak. Learn more from the Argus Leader Media:

A school-aged child has died in Texas following a measles outbreak, according to the CDC. Should South Dakota parents be concerned?

03/08/2025

On this International Women's Day, join us as we show our gratitude for and celebrate the women moving health care forward in our communities.

Thank you to every woman at Sanford Health for being a healer, educator and leader.

03/07/2025

Guns remain the top cause of death for children and teens.

Katie Heck, Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead coordinator, advises gun owners to keep fi****ms locked up and unloaded, with ammunition stored separately.

Learn more on WDAY TV News: https://san.fo/4iusHAI

03/07/2025

Measles, it’s one of the most contagious infectious diseases that can live up in the air for 2 hours.

With the current Texas measles outbreak, medical professionals are urging you to please listen to your healthcare providers to keep you and your family safe from this vaccine-preventable disease.

Learn more from Sanford Health's Brandon Meyer, MD General Pediatrician here: https://san.fo/3FaJM4A

03/07/2025

The number of measles cases in Texas has reached over 150, with officials there expecting the outbreak to continue growing.

The South Dakota Department of Health says there has not been a recorded case in South Dakota this year, but a couple of health professionals are telling us what you need to know if measles spreads north.

Learn more from Sanford Pediatric Infection Diseases Physician Margo Free, MD on KELOLAND News: https://san.fo/41rskQA

03/06/2025

Start preparing for daylight saving time! 🌞

These practical tips can help ease the transition and improve your sleep habits.

03/06/2025

“It's still terrifying because you're thinking, ‘This isn't okay. This isn't right. This isn't normal.’”

A Minnesota family is sharing their young daughter's experience with febrile seizures in hopes of reducing the alarm for other parents.

Read their story: https://san.fo/4brjKGf

03/06/2025

Concussions can significantly impact mental health, often leading to increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, irritability, and mood swings. Additionally, concussions can exacerbate preexisting mental health conditions.

Listen to our Health and Wellness Podcast to learn more about concussions: https://san.fo/41i2FK1

03/06/2025

Is your kiddo getting all the nutrients they need? Catch up with Dr. Stephanie Hanson's discussion on North Dakota Today and find out about vitamin supplements for children. https://san.fo/41jJJKQ

03/05/2025

Nathan Skelley, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Sanford Health, has developed an innovative hip surgery technique that significantly reduces recovery time for patients. This new method, highlighted in an award-winning educational video, minimizes patient discomfort by using less invasive procedures.

Sanford Health has played a vital role in establishing a new approach to hip procedures, but the benefits of that research will extend far beyond the region.

"It's a very powerful medium we can use to exchange ideas and collaborate and learn to deliver the highest care possible," Dr. Skelley said. "At the Sanford USD Medical Center, we're doing that every day, and not just in the space of sports medicine, but across all subspecialties of orthopedics. My colleagues and I are engaged in this orthopedic space online and in national meetings to advance the care we deliver in our region."

Learn more:

Dr. Nathan Skelley helped to develop a new hip surgery procedure that other surgeons will learn through an award-winning video.

03/05/2025

"One of the reasons why I enjoy being an orthopedic surgeon is that we're taking care of dysfunctions – we get people back to speed, back to their function, especially with athletes. The patients are happy. You see them with a smile on their face and they're back in the spotlight."

Addison Klosterbuer, a University of South Dakota basketball player, experienced a significant setback during her first season after rolling her ankle during practice. After that sore ankle became a lot more swollen, it led Klosterbuer to a visit at Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Sioux Falls with orthopedic surgeon Alan Yan, MD, who specializes in treating foot and ankle conditions.

Learn more about how Dr. Yan and a Sanford team of providers got Klosterbuer back on the court:

USD guard Addison Klosterbuer needed surgery to recover from an ankle injury and get back to basketball. Sanford orthopedists helped.

03/05/2025

When you know you've injured yourself but you're not sure whether it's a strain, a sprain or a break, your next move should be to consult with a provider.

The information they give you can have a great effect on how quickly you're back up to full speed.

Anthony Kasch, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine explains the differences in various orthopedic injuries and what you can do right away for treatment: https://san.fo/3FfbwES

03/05/2025

Best of luck to all the athletes we support as they compete in The Summit League Basketball Tournament. The Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team is proud to stand behind you!

03/04/2025

“I woke up one morning and something just didn’t feel right.”

At 37 years old, Tarah Heupel doesn’t fit the mold of someone who has a high risk for a heart attack. She thought some of the symptoms she felt during a work trip to Sioux Falls were anxiety, but during her drive home to Aberdeen, things got worse. She went straight to her primary care provider and, a short time later, Tarah’s care team discovered a serious problem with her heart.

Watch her full Blue Chair story: https://san.fo/3F4dqbA

03/03/2025

Incorporating fruits and veggies into your diet is critical for improving your heart health, but not all options are created equal. 🥕🍓🍏

Here are a few key rules to follow for picking heart-healthy produce the next time you’re at the grocery store.

03/03/2025

Anyone who struggles with their physical, behavioral or emotional relationships with food may have a form of disordered eating. Left untreated, this condition could contribute to the development of an eating disorder.

Find out more by listening to our Health and Wellness podcast, "Eating Disorders vs Disordered Eating: Differences & Dangers.": https://san.fo/3Ij7GsO