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Sanford Health Fargo Becomes First In North Dakota To Offer Hospital At Home Program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Hospital at Home program will serve patients in who live within 25 miles of the Fargo-Moorhead area. “There’s only a limited number of in-patient beds in the hospital. So if you can take care of some of these patients at their homes safely, we can open up beds in the hospital for more sicker patients….

LIVE: National Wear Red Day

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — While many may know the risks that cardiovascular disease poses, but you might not know that it’s the number one killer of women. That’s why every year on the first Friday of February people wear red to raise awareness of the dangers that heart disease can pose to women. Part of the lack of awreness stems…

Sanford Health Unveils Top Baby Names of 2024

The name Oliver continued its dominance in the boys category, winning for the 4th year in a row.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Local News) – As the year 2024 comes to a close, many enjoy looking back at some of the stats accumulated over the past 12 months. Sanford Health is even getting in on the action. The health system has released its top baby names of 2024. For the boys – Oliver continues its dominance. That’s its 4th…

Moving Day Community Walk Comes To Fargo To Fight Parkinson’s

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A clinical researcher from Sanford Health and the Parkinson’s Foundation have teamed up to host the Moving Day Community Walk this Saturday. It’s a national event every year to support people with Parkinson’s. The foundation raises money from donations to support research to find a cure and help families. This year the event made its way to…

Back to School Brings School-Related Anxiety

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…

Sanford will offer sports physicals ahead of school year

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…

People flock to downtown street fair in Fargo

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…