Cancer Fight: Eat Right

Cancer Fight: Eat Right

By Linn Zander Every day, Bismarck Cancer Center’s Amanda Ihmels teaches patients and survivors how to make healthier food choices. She’s one of only two board certified oncology dietitians in the whole state of North Dakota. Amanda has provided nutritional counseling...
Audrey Herman: Prescribing a Dose of Laughter

Audrey Herman: Prescribing a Dose of Laughter

By Paula Redmann  |  Photography: Photos by Jacy When Audrey Herman was in eighth grade, she told her mother, “If I could be a nurse, I would be so happy.” Fast forward to today, and Audrey, a Registered Nurse at Sanford Same Day Surgery in Bismarck, is very happy....
Trending: Rejuvenate with Oxygen & Ozone Treatments

Trending: Rejuvenate with Oxygen & Ozone Treatments

By Michelle Farnsworth I admit it. I’m late to a consistent and effective skincare routine. As a child I had great skin and would constantly be outside, playing in the North Dakota sunshine. No sunscreen applied. I just didn’t do it. I’m sure many of...
Oh Man: Guy McCommon

Oh Man: Guy McCommon

By Marci Narum Sharing an office with someone can often present tension and anxiety. Not for Guy McCommon and his office partner, Cooper. In fact, it’s just the opposite—by design. Cooper makes people feel much more at ease when they visit Guy’s office at DeCoteau...
Offering Healing and Hope After Hurricane Harvey

Offering Healing and Hope After Hurricane Harvey

By Dr. Preston VanLoon  |  Submitted Photos At 6:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning I was notified by the American Red Cross (ARC) that they wanted me to leave Bismarck within 24 hours for a two week deployment to Houston, Texas. I was to serve as a disaster spiritual care...
Healing by Helping

Healing by Helping

By Amber (Schatz) Danks While many people consider giving donations to charities during the holidays, Julie Silha is busy giving to her communities year-round. Instead of donating money, she gives her time. Julie volunteers for three different organizations in the...