• Reduce the risk of falling with strength and mobility
    Dec 12 2024

    This is the “Health and Wellness” podcast brought to you by Sanford Health. The conversation today is about understanding falls and fall prevention. Our guest is Natalie Fick, Sanford Health physical therapist. Our host is Alan Helgeson with Sanford Health News.

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    28 mins
  • STIs can affect your sexual and reproductive health
    Dec 11 2024

    The conversation today is about understanding sexually transmitted infections or STIs. Our guest is Dr. Charles Shaffer with Sanford Health Park Rapids Clinic. Our host is Alan Helgason with Sanford Health News.

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    27 mins
  • Vaccinations help older adults stay stronger for longer
    Jul 16 2024

    The conversation today is about the importance of vaccination for older adults. Our guests are Amanda Petrik, director of nursing, Good Samaritan Society - Canton, South Dakota, and Courtney Vroman, director of nursing, Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake, Minnesota. Our host is Matt Holsen with Sanford Health News.

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    6 mins
  • How to begin the talk about assisted living
    Jun 6 2024

    Our topic is tips to avoid caregiver burnout and really recognizing when it might be time to consider assisted living. And joining us is Karis Gust, and Karis is with Good Samaritan Society

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    32 mins
  • Stadium announcer loses speech, recovers from stroke
    May 13 2024

    The conversation today is all about stroke awareness. Our guests are Dr. Abd Elazim, a neurologist with Sanford Brain and Spine Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. And joining Dr. Elazim is Randy Preston, a Sanford Health patient here to share his story. Our host is Alan Helgeson with Sanford Health News.

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    16 mins
  • Doctors, nurses sound the alarm as vaccination rates drop
    Apr 30 2024

    The conversation today is about childhood immunizations and vaccines. Our host is Dr. Joseph Segeleon, vice president medical officer, Sanford Children's Hospital.

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    28 mins
  • Nighttime routine can help with sleep problems, pulmonologist says
    Apr 1 2024

    Dr. Haven Malish says to avoid blue light before bed, and go to bed & get up at the same time.

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    20 mins
  • How to make your colonoscopy prep experience better
    Mar 27 2024

    The conversation today is about colonoscopy prep. Our guest is Dr. Johnathon Aho. Our host is Alan Helgeson with Sanford Health News.

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    20 mins