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Sanford Health Shows Off New Home for Pathology & Laboratory Services

April 14, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health has cut the ribbon and is showing off its new home for its pathology and laboratory services. It is located in the former PRACS Institute building in south Fargo. Sanford Lab officially opened its doors last month. It houses laboratory and pathology services that were previously spread across Sanford Fargo’s three medical campuses. The lab…

Essentia Health & Sanford Health share how J&J vaccine pause impacts ND & MN

"The incidents out of 6.8 million doses only have six reported cases. Again, it's exceedingly rare and how to even know if the two are related."

April 13, 2021

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NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) – As the FDA and CDC pause the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, local health care facilities are following their guidance. “The incidents out of 6.8 million doses only have six reported cases. Again, it’s exceedingly rare and how to even know if the two are related,” Essentia Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Vetter said….

Vaccine hesitancy raises concerns for Sanford Health official

"Were concerned that the supply might outstrip the demand sooner than we'd had hoped, It's way too early for that to be."

April 6, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Sanford Health medical expert says there is still some hesitancy throughout the community when it comes to getting a COVID-19 vaccine. As more people receive their vaccinations, the number still remains far below the ideal, says Sanford Health’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Doug Griffin. With more eligibility for the vaccinations, the demand has had the…

Is Giving Melatonin to Children Dangerous?

Dr. Setty says before you start your child on melatonin, talk to your family physician

April 2, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local doctor says there’s not enough evidence to determine if Melatonin is dangerous for children. “At this time, the long term effect of melatonin, we have no idea because we need more research to talk about it. It’s usually recommended for a shorter term,” Sanford Health Pediatric Sleep Specialist Dr. Arveity Setty said. Dr. Setty…

NDSU hosts first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus

About 600 people that are part of the NDSU community got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

March 31, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health partners with North Dakota State University to offer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines to students, faculty and staff. The first-ever COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus took place Wednesday at the SHAC. Gloomy skies weren’t overshadowing the excitement and hope filling the air on campus. “I know students were incredibly excited to have this opportunity to…

Sanford Health officials encouraged by high demand for vaccinations

March 30, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As COVID-19 vaccinations open up to more North Dakotans and Minnesotans, those at Sanford Health say they’re encouraged by the demand. Dr. Doug Griffin says Sanford plans on vaccinating around 3,000 people this week. He says vaccinating young adults is crucial since they are attributing to many of the new cases in Cass and Clay counties….

Preventative health screenings help save lives

March 23, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In the early days of the pandemic, health officials say many people skipped out on routine health care services. “We did see a decline in people wanting to come in for these types of appointments,” said Sanford Health Lead Exercise Physiologist Alexa Reynolds. “Recently, we have had an increase. I think people are feeling safer to…

Sanford Health prepares to open up vaccine appointments to the general public

March 23, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says the healthcare system has completed its list of vaccine invitations for those in priority groups. Sanford is preparing to open appointments to everyone beginning next Monday following Gov. Doug Burgum’s announcement to open up vaccinations to the general public. Dr. Griffin says Sanford has seen its vaccine shipments…

COVID-19 unit nurse sheds light on mental health resources for healthcare workers

Reach for Resilience is a statewide mental health resource for all North Dakota healthcare workers

March 10, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – After a year of helping patients fight COVID-19, medical professionals are dealing with health concerns of their own. Mental health, that is. “The first few weeks were terrifying,” recalls Sanford Health nurse Melanie Allen. A year ago, Allen cared for the first COVID-19 patient at Sanford Health. She has been a nurse for nearly 15 years,…

Experts say public is not ready to forgo masks

It's still recommended in public that fully vaccinated people mask. Sounds a bit like a broken record, but that's what I think we still need to do,"

March 9, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the CDC updating its COVID-19 guidelines experts say we are not in the clear just yet. Parts of the country have already begun easing restrictions on mask mandates including North Dakota Legislature dropping mask usage within chambers and Grand Forks County forgoing all masks. Experts at Sanford Health say even with low case numbers and…