This is the “Health and Wellness” podcast brought to you by Sanford Health. In this episode, we're unpacking some of the most common myths and misconceptions around cancer from diagnosis to treatment. Whether you're a patient, a caregiver, or someone who just wants to be informed, this conversation is for you.

Our guest is Dr. Daniel Almquist, a board-certified specialist in hematology and oncology at the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo, North Dakota. Our host is Courtney Collen with Sanford Health News.

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This is the "Health and Wellness" podcast brought to you by Sanford Health. The conversation today is around how Sanford Sports training yields results for a future Hawkeye. Our guests are Hudson Parliament, Justin Parliament, and coach Kurtiss Riggs, Sanford Sports Academy. Our host is Matt Holsen with Sanford Health News.

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This is the Health and Wellness podcast brought to you by Sanford Health. The conversation today is about TikTok nutrition trends, what's safe versus a scam. Our guest is Dr. Jennifer Schriever, family medicine physician specializing in obesity medicine, Sanford Weight Management Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Our host is Alan Helgeson with Sanford Health News.

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This episode is all about colorectal cancer and what you need to know, especially as millennials. We'll break down the importance of education, prevention, risks or symptoms you shouldn't ignore, and why screening today isn't as scary or complicated as people might think.

Our guest is Dr. Kent Peterson, a specialist in colorectal surgery at Sanford Broadway Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. Our host is Courtney Collen with Sanford Health News.

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Protein is everywhere — snacks, coffee, bars, shakes — but how much do you really need? In this episode, Sanford Health obesity‑medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Schriever explains daily protein recommendations, essential amino acids, muscle health, and the right way to choose protein‑rich foods.

She shares insights on:
• How much protein per meal (and why 30g matters)
• Whether protein bars and shakes are useful
• How aging affects protein needs
• Whole‑food vs. processed protein benefits
• Signs your protein choices may not be serving you
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In this episode, we are addressing some of the most common myths around the HPV vaccine.

Dr. Ashley Sands is a specialist in pediatric infectious disease treating infants, children and young adults at Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic. And Dr. Rebecca Cooper cares for people of all ages as a specialist in family medicine at the Sanford Health Family Medicine Clinic in west Sioux Falls. Dr. Sands, Dr. Cooper, welcome. Thanks so much for being a part of this convers

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The conversation today is about navigating aging services and how to shop for senior care with tips from the inside. Our guest is Alena Goergen, director of nursing at Good Samaritan Society - Miller Pointe in Mandan, North Dakota. Our host is Matt Holsen with Sanford Health News.

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The conversation today is all about functional fitness—what it is and why it's beneficial as we age. Our guest is Charlotte Stier, a physical therapist with Good Samaritan Society - Sioux Falls Village. Our host is Alan Helgeson with Sanford Health News.

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