Weekly radio program with the Brookings, South Dakota Prairie Doc.

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Support for breastfeeding parents leads to breastfeeding success. Dr. Deb Johnston talks with Mary Schwaegerl & Nancy Deboer about the ways Brookings Health System supports parents and babies. Brookings Health System recently received the IBCLC Care Award for excellence in lactation care.

PDR 2021-08-18 Dr. Deb Johnston - Lactation Care

Dr. Jill Kruse explains the important functions of our kidneys and common kidney health concerns.

PDR 2021-09-08 Dr. Jill Kruse - Kidneys

Dr. Deb Johnston discusses pregnancy complications and the importance of prenatal care.

PDR 2021-10-20 Dr. Deb Johnston - Prenatal Care

Dr. Jill Kruse and Dr. Nephi Jones discuss podiatry and wound care topics including proper footwear, plantar fasciitis, gout, and more.

PDR 2021-10-27 Dr. Jill Kruse & Dr. Nephi Jones - Podiatry and Wound Care

Prairie Doc Kelly Evans asks Ophthalmologist Dr. Kenneth Knudtson about macular degeneration, diabetes, cataracts and more.

PDR 2022-02-02 Dr. Kelly Evans & Dr. Kenneth Knudtson - Ophthalmology

CPR saves lives. Dr. Kelly Evans talks about the importance of CPR and answers questions about keeping our hearts healthy.

PDR 2022-12-07 Dr. Kelly Evans - CPR & Heart Health

Elizabeth Milton, LPCC, LPC-MH, MS answers mental health questions about postpartum depression, suicide prevention, mental health resources, and more.

PDR 2024-03-13 Elizabeth Milton - Mental Health

Dr. Jill Kruse answers questions about plastic surgery, compassion in medicine, nutrition and answers listeners' questions. Send your questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

PDR 2024-12-23 Dr. Jill Kruse - Plastic Surgery, Compassion In Medicine, Nutrition & More

Sleep apnea detection and treatment discussion with Dr. Debra Johnston. She also answers listeners' questions about measles and hydrocephalus. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

PDR 2025-03-10 Sleep Apnea - Dr. Debra Johnston

Varicose veins, blood pressure, cholesterol, stents and more are explained by Prairie Doc Jill Kruse. 

PDR 2025-03-17 Vascular System - Dr. Jill Kruse

Changes in our skin may need attention. Prairie Doc Kelly Evans-Hullinger talks about dry skin, eczema, skin cancer, and more. 

PDR 2025-03-24 Dermatology - Dr Kelly Evans-Hullinger

Lung disease refers to any condition that affects the lungs and can hinder the ability to breathe properly. Common types of lung diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

PDR Pulmonology - Dr. Andrew Ellsworth

Colonoscopies, constipation, acid reflux and more are discussed with Prairie Doc Andrew Ellsworth.

PDR 2025-04-07 GI - Dr. Andrew Ellsworth

Hospitalists are physicians providing care to patients in a growing number of hospitals. Prairie Doc Jill Kruse explains how hospitalists work with a team both in and out of the hospital to provide care.

Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org. 

PDR 2025-04-14 Hospitalists - Dr. Jill Kruse

"As we think about health, let’s not forget that we aren’t all starting in the same place. It’s worth thinking about how we can address some of those disadvantages," Prairie Doc Debra Johnston.

Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

PDR 2025-04-21 Health Inequalities - Dr. Debra Johnston

Today we are talking about Medical Education with Dr. Tim Ridgway, Dean of the USD Sanford School of Medicine, and Prairie Doc Kelly Evans-Hullinger. 

PDR 2025-04-29 Medical Education - Dr. Tim Ridgway & Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger

What is dementia? How do we care for those with dementia? Prairie Doc Jill Kruse answers these questions and more. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

PDR 2025-05-04 Dementia - Dr. Jill Kruse

Vaccines - the history, science, and benefits - with Prairie Doc Andrew Ellsworth.

Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org. 

PDR 2025-05-12 Vaccinations - Dr. Andrew Ellsworth

Dietician Katy VanderWal answers our questions about healthy eating. 

PDR 2025-05-19 Healthy Eating - Katy VanderWal

Breast cancer detection and treatments are discussed with Dr. Debra Johnston. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org. 

PDR 2025-05-26 Breast Cancer - Dr. Debra Johnston

Understanding Parkinson's Disease symptoms and treatments with Prairie Doc Kelly Evans-Hullinger.

PDR 2025-06-02 Parkinson's Disease - Dr. Kelly Evans

How can we support teens and their mental health in these formative years? Dr. Jill Kruse talks about anxiety, depression, resources available, and more. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

PDR 2025-06-09 Teen Mental Health - Dr. Jill Kruse

How to identify different types of pain, treatment options, and information about when you should be seeking help from a professional and what you can do at home. Brian Kvamme, CRNA and Prairie Doc Andrew Ellsworth answer our medical questions. 
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PDR 2025-06-16 Pain Management - Brian Kvamme, CRNA & Dr. Andrew Ellsworth

Dr. Ethan Snow describes the interesting and significant ways research on anatomical variations impact medical care.

PDR 2025-06-23 Anatomical Variations - Dr. Ethan Snow

Dental care is important to our overall health. Dr. Erin Krogman explains how to keep our teeth healthy and discusses a variety of dental concerns. 

PDR 2025-06-30 Dental Care - Dr. Erin Krogman

What are the causes of hip and knee pain? What treatment options are there? Dr. Jeff Dressander (orthopedic surgeon) and Dr. Andrew Ellsworth (family medicine) answer those questions and more. 

PDR 2025-07-07 Hips & Knees - Dr. Jeff Dressander & Dr. Andrew Ellsworth

Why do some people experience allergies? How can allergies be treated? Do our allergies change over time? Dr. Mark Bubak answers these questions and more. 

PDR 2025-07-14 Allergies - Dr. Mark Bubak

Dr. Rick Holm, Joanie Holm, and Jason Hanssen, the administrator of the Neighborhoods at Brookview discuss elder abuse and other eldercare issues. 

PDR 2016-03-09 - Dr. Holm - Elder Abuse

"On Call with the Prairie Doc(R)" host, Dr. Rick Holm, discusses eye health with Dr. John Berdahl of Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

PDC 2020 - 06 - 11 Berdahl - Eye Health

Prairie Doc® host Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD answers questions about Rheumatology.

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