by Tina Ding
The world is filled with causes, and folks hop on board with a humanitarian spirit – whether working behind the scenes to plan an event, participating in a sponsored walk /run or as a recipient of the monies raised. Locally, groups brainstorm for ways to help their event stand out as well as to raise significant amounts of funds for various causes. Here are just a few. (more…)
Anne Mahlum
By Kylie Blanchard
It is easy to think of change in monumental terms and to find inspiration in the leaps and bounds others make in their lives. But sometimes the most defining moments are those when a person simply puts one foot in front of the other and takes the first steps towards positive change. (more…)
by Deb Seminary
Up until about twelve years ago, the Radiation Therapy Center was housed in Medcenter One. Patients from Medcenter One, St. Alexius and the surrounding area were treated there. The machines were in need of upgrading and the cost was tremendous, over 2.5 million dollars. The two hospitals got together and decided it would be in the best interest of the community to have a jointly owned center. The Bismarck Cancer Center served its first patient on October 13th, 1999. (more…)
by Tina Ding
No denying it; parenting can be highly rewarding – one of life’s greatest gifts. But many parents can relate to sleepless nights as a result of their child’s bedwetting or crying out from ear infections.
Exhausted, parents turn to circles of friends for advice. Some turn to their medical practitioner. Others choose chiropractic care. (more…)
Shelly Botsford shows off two of her favorite 'sunscreens'
“No matter what age you are, you need to follow four basic skin care steps,” says Shelly Botsford, family nurse practitioner at the UND Center for Family Medicine in Bismarck. “You need a good cleanser that fits your skin type, you also need to exfoliate one to three times a week, moisturize and apply sunscreen every day.” (more…)
