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Moorhead Man Uses Illness To Raise Awareness About Chronic Kidney Disease

He says he wants to use his battle to help inspire others and raise awareness about a disease he says can sneak on people as they may not even realize they have the disease.

February 28, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — “I lost purpose, I mean I couldn’t work anymore, I couldn’t support my family anymore,” FM Kidney Warriors Founder, Chris Brown said. Chris Brown of Moorhead has a terminal Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD, Brown does his dialysis at home and says the situation he’s in could have been avoided. “I had some signs of kidney problems…

Sanford Health Offers Hospice Care At Broadway Medical Center

The program also supports services including social work, spiritual care and volunteer support.

February 5, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The Sanford Broadway Medical Center cut the ribbon on the newest section of the hospital. The Sanford Fargo Hospice House opened its doors on the second floor. It will offer services that go beyond its patient services. The new hospice will allow families and patients to experience end of life care in the comforts of staying in…

Come For a Beer, Leave With a New Job at Sanford Nursing Event

February 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society Nursing hosting a hiring fair at Drekker Brewing. Attendees can hear live music, get free food and talk with Sanford managers. Sanford hosts a hiring fair in Fargo about 3 times and a year and is looking for nursing students and experienced nurses. “Students and managers at Sanford get yo talk…

“Cares for Kids” Radiothon raises money for Sanford Children’s Hospital

Three local radio stations join forces for the event

January 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Nine-month-old Ava is now strong and healthy, but when she was born at just 23 weeks, her home for more than six months would be the NICU at Sanford Children’s Hospital. “One saying that we always go back to is, ‘You never realize how strong you are until being strong is the only option you have,’ and…

Sanford Celebrates Chinese New Year

Panda Express this year raised over 26 thousand dollars to help sick and injured kids at Sanford's Childrens

January 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Children’s Hospital is celebrating the Chinese New Year with festive items and a large some of cash donated by some restaurants in the Fargo area. Panda Express this year raised over 26 thousand dollars to help sick and injured kids at Sanford’s Childrens. The pair held a celebration ceremony at Cully’s Cabin inside the hospital. A…

Fargo Force players deliver teddy bears to hospital patients

This is the 3rd year the team has hosted the Teddy Bear Toss

January 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Force players take to Essentia Health to give some patients a special gift. Families in the NICU and pediatric units of the hospital received a teddy bear from the hockey team. More than 700 bears were collected at the Force’s annual Teddy Bear Toss game earlier this month. For one player, giving back to the community…

LIVE: It Takes A Village To Prevent Diabetes

Year-Long Diabetes Prevention Courses Help People With Prediabetes Regain Control Of Health

January 21, 2020

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Almost 40 percent of adults in North Dakota have prediabetes. But people facing the prospect of a life with diabetes have a lifeline. The NDSU Extension is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program. The program is a year long, and is designed to help people eat healthier, get more physically active and lose weight, all with the goal of preventing…

LIVE: Get Help Sticking To A Healthy Diet This New Year

We Have In-Studio Tips From Profile Sanford

January 2, 2020

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You don’t have to be alone when you’re fighting to eat healthier in the new year. Profile Sanford stopped by the morning show to show off plenty of delicious, healthy options, like these low carb pizzas. Profile’s Director of Operations Penny Wolfe says you don’t need to know how to cook to make simple, quick, healthy meals to stay…

Health Concerns Regarding Frigid Temperatures

Medical professionals say it's possible to get frostbite after 5 minutes of being outside in this cold weather

December 9, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The frigid temperatures we’ll be experiencing over the next couple of days are accompanied with health concerns. Those at Sanford say frostbite is the number one concern when it comes to negative temperatures. Family nurse practitioner Autumn Nelson says dressing in layers and minimizing any exposed skin is key. The first signs of frostbite include redness, tingling…

Santa Visits Candy Cane Carnival in Fargo

People packed the Avalon Events Center for some holiday fun

December 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Parents, boys and girls of all ages packed into the Avalon Events Center to stay warm and enjoy some early holiday time together. “It’s a great day to have the families come out and spend time together and do some activities take pictures with Santa, ya know, walk around and just spend time together for the holidays,”…