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"Discharge from therapy is rarely the end of the story... We want to try to provide an opportunity and an outlet for individuals to apply the progress they've made in therapy, and then take that next step," said Mike Wagner, occupational therapist and adaptive training specialist at Sanford Health.

That's where Sanford Strong comes in, a program in Bismarck, North Dakota, that's giving physical or occupational therapy patients, like Ben Enzminger and Nora Allan, the chance to connect with long-term health and wellness.

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Program gives athletes of all kinds a chance to shine A program in Bismarck, North Dakota, is giving Sanford Health patients a chance to play together in some of their favorite sports.

Hot liquids like coffee or boiling water are the leading cause of burns in young children.

Stop burns before they happen by supervising kids closely near fireplaces, exercise equipment, ovens and a bathroom counter.

From pediatric cardiology to kidney transplant care, Sanford Health's new Dakota Dunes clinic is expanding what's available close to home. The building replaces the current Dakota Dunes Clinic and will offer appointments in 10 specialty areas when it opens to patients next month.

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New Sanford Health clinic in Dakota Dunes to offer expanded specialty care Sanford says the new building will help it expand the specialty services it already provides in Dakota Dunes

"It helps me to not pay attention to, like, what hurts sometimes."

Sanford Bismarck is using virtual reality to help kids like Ashton feel calmer and more in control during medical procedures. Thanks to a generous donation from Chad Moldenhauer and his company, K&L Homes, our child life team now has three new VR headsets designed just for pediatric patients.

From meditation to MRI prep, these headsets are more than a distraction, they're a powerful tool to reduce anxiety and ease pain.

Watch how this new tech is changing care at Sanford Children's:

VR headsets help children’s patients in ND Three new VR headsets have been added at Sanford Bismarck to help kids reduce anxiety before procedures and take attention away from pain.