FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With back-to-school coming up, Sanford Health wants to remind you to check on your kid’s wellbeing. Whether you are preparing to start at a new school or begin a new year, kids can become anxious. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, two to five percent of kids can experience school-related anxiety. Katelyn Mickelson…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the school year starting in just a few weeks, Sanford Health wants to make sure your kids are up to date with their vaccines. By making an appointment with your physician for a check-up you can stay up to date on both your vaccines and health. If students also need a physical for sports they…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – During the summer a lot of people opt for an ice cream treat. And during Miracle Treat Day that treat can help with an important cause. The annual Dairy Queen fundraiser is on Thursday, with a dollar being collected for every Blizzard sold. The money is given to the Children’s Miracle Network, who helps provide services…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Southwest Children’s Clinic will be hosting sports physicals this summer as we are closer and closer to high school sports starting again. Student-athletes are required to have a physical done before participating in-school sanctioned sports. They also have to be completed before the first day of practice for the sport. These physicals cost $50. The…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the first day of the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, and it’s a great chance to pick up some food and try some offerings from some local vendors. “There’s no better way than to get out here and interact with my customers, and find out what they’re looking for.” Dana Steenberg runs the award-winning Angry Tomato…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Marshfield Clinic Health System has reached a memo of understanding to merge with Sanford Health. Should the merger go through, the combined system would bring together nearly 56,000 employees and 56 hospitals. Sanford Health would serve as the parent company and the headquarters would remain in Sioux Falls. Marshfield Clinic Health System based in Wisconsin…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In the weeks leading up to the fourth of July fireworks become a feature of many summer celebrations. But as Dr. Mentor Ahmeti notes, fireworks can be dangerous if not used properly. Ahmeti sees many firework related injuries every year, and he says they are often caused by people not taking the proper safety precautions….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It is National Bike to School Day, a perfect time to remind kids about bicycle safety. With the weather warming up, more and more kids are biking to school and just for fun. Because of this Sanford Children’s Safe Kids is advising parents to make sure they are biking safely. They ask parents to wear helmets…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Dermatology and Laser Clinic offered free skin screenings today for Melanoma Monday. The event aims to raise awareness of skin cancer, which kills 20 people across the U.S. every day. Siri Thaden says that melanoma is treatable, if it is detected early, and that it is important to take precautions to protect your skin especially…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Roger Maris Swing Training at Suite Shots was a chance to make some big announcements about the 40th annual Roger Maris All-Star Week. The events kick-off June 14 with a youth baseball tournament and a home run derby the next day. The Celebrity Golf Tournament returns June 20 featuring former Major League Baseball MVP Steve Garvey,…
