Wellness

VO2 Max testing to help fuel your body, improve performance

With a two-to-three-minute test, your workout and diet can be tailored to your body’s unique needs.

Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts

“Every year, there’s some skepticism or misconceptions that I try to dispel.” What this Sanford doctor tells his patients about the flu vaccine.

7 tips for cavity prevention

Dread when you — or your child — gets a cavity? The good news is they’re preventable.

Avera doctors weigh in on ivermectin treatment for cancer care

Patients have been asking doctors for certain medications to fight cancer: Here’s why they’re not recommended.

New to Sioux Falls and expecting a baby: Family finds right care team when it mattered most

At 34 weeks’ pregnant, she moved to Sioux Falls – then found just the care she and her baby would need.

25 years later: How Avera came to be

“We knew we could do more together than each sponsor could alone.” That mindset 25 years ago created the Avera we know now today.

Smiles that make the grade: Back-to-school dental tips every parent in the 605 should know

Don’t go back to school without a freshly cleaned smile: Follow these tips to ensure your kids’ dental visit is a good one.

Sanford Women’s Health Plaza patient appreciates ‘more natural approach’

Looking for a more holistic or natural approach to women’s health care? You might be surprised what you’ll find here.

What to do if you forget your prescription on vacation

Maybe you forgot it. Maybe you ran out. If you’re away from home and need your prescriptions, there are some steps you can take.

Trust in doctor helps ex-smoker find lung cancer early

Ex-smoker credits friendship with family doctor, preventive screenings with keeping him healthy.

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