Five days after graduating from college, Nicki took another step to success: weight loss surgery. “It was life-changing!” she says. Energized and healthy, she never wants to go back to 377 pounds.
Aileen Busche knew she was in for a siege when the sore on her ankle refused to heal. In her 90+ years, she’d traveled this path before. But never had she visited Sanford Wound Care Center!
Alice Olson’s hands were swollen and dark blue, but that wasn’t the reason she was at Sanford Pain Management. See what happens when help for back pain turns into relief for a longstanding disease.
People the world over recognized it as the granddaddy of all dates: 11-11-11. But for the Middel family from Tower City, N.D., it was all about the baby. And any day would've been perfect!
You’re a busy woman. Juggling family, work, community – you’re looking forward to the future and you’re not afraid of what lies ahead. You strive for balance. You know the power of being a woman, the healing essence of play and the joy of living life to its fullest. And you do it all – inspired, knowing that the path you tread paves the way for those to come.
At Sanford Women’s, your dedication and energy inspires us. We want to partner with you along the way. We want to help make all you juggle a little easier. Our personal attention and medical expertise can help you be healthy and well. We’re listening. And we’re here for you. As life happens.
Sanford Women’s specialists are here to help you learn more about conception, receive prenatal care and discover ways to make your pregnancy experience rewarding, easier and memorable for the whole family.
Peter Van Eerden, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine and OB/GYN specialist. He provides in-depth knowledge and expertise for mothers and unborn babies facing high-risk pregnancies.
Sanford Health’s Gynecologic Oncology’s specialized team - led by Drs. Maria Bell and Anna Priebe- focuses on providing individual, advanced care for women with pelvic cancer, precancerous conditions and complex pelvic concerns.
As a woman, taking care of your health is important, no matter what your age. This library provides a wealth of information about you and also includes answers to common health questions and activities for women of all ages.
The Women's Health Research Center in Sioux Falls focuses on improving the lives of women by expanding our knowledge and treatment options for a variety of women's health concerns. Current research projects have included studies in human papillomavirus (HPV), endometriosis, preeclampsia, fertility and urology.
The Women's Health Research Center is under the direction of Keith Hanson, MD who serves as chair of Obstetrics/Gynecology for Sanford School of Medicine at The University of South Dakota.