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April 2023

• Kayla joins us to announce the new Heart Health Screening Service offered in our Cardiac Rehab center to help people measure their risk for heart disease. Learn who should be screened, what a screening includes, and how this low-cost screening can help you proactively manage your health.—April 1, 2023 | View Transcript

March 2023

• Jana Sundeen, DNP is one of the newest family medicine providers at Lake Region Healthcare. She offers appointments in Ashby, Fergus Falls and also has a dedicated virtual appointment schedule. She shares how her grandmother inspired her medical career, her broad background & experience in medicine, as well as a Vitamin D winter health tip for listeners on this edition of Apple a Day.—March 1, 2023 | View Transcript

February 2023

• Dr. Carlson joins us on Apple a Day this month to talk about his 30+ years of experience and why he chose to join Lake Region Medical Group. He also shares more about his approach to back, neck and headache treatment along with everything you need to know about where to find him and how to make an appointment or get a referral.—February 1, 2023 | View Transcript

January 2023

• This Apple a Day is a special edition compilation of interviews with four new providers who joined Lake Region Medical Group and will be serving patients in our Fergus Falls clinic. They include Andrea Delzer, a physician assistant in our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department, Dr. Karna Colby, Pathologist, Dr. Jack Lubka, Hospitalist and Dr. Brian Brennan, Allergy and Immunologist.—January 1, 2023 | View Transcripts: Andrea Delzer; Dr. Karna Colby; Dr. Jack Lubka; Dr. Brian Brennan

December 2022

• This month we welcomed Katie Bressler, MD, to our Fergus Falls clinic. She joins us on Apple a Day to describe her dual practice in family medicine and obstetrics, which was inspired by her time in Ecuador. Dr. Bressler also shares the joy she finds in being a doctor and balancing the science of medicine with the art of building trusted relationships with patients. She especially enjoys meeting them where they are in their health journey.—December 1, 2022 | View transcript

November 2022

• Meet our newest medical staff member, Ben Graf, Physician Assistant in the Elbow Lake Clinic.
  Ben is a Fergus Falls native and no stranger to Lake Region Healthcare. He served as a Respiratory Therapist at Lake Region Healthcare's Fergus Falls Hospital before returning to school to get his P.A. degree in 2020. Ben shares his care philosophy, background, and a holiday season health tip as we introduce him to listeners on today’s show.—November 1, 2022 | View transcript

October 2022

• Lake Region Healthcare sites unite under one single Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Platform. Kathy joins us today to share how this gold standard EMR will replace our disconnected systems with integrated tools for safer and more coordinated care, and how patients can engage in their healthcare with the portal, MyChart.—October 1,2022 | View transcript

September 2022

• Skincare regiments, products and procedures. September is Healthy Aging Month. Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Allison Goddard joins us to give us tips for keeping our skin youthful and answers common questions about skincare regiments, products, and procedures.—September 1,2022 | View transcript

August 2022

• A new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. Niki breaks down what this will mean to patients and describes some of the ways Epic's "MyChart" portal will make managing healthcare appointments, communications, and billing, simpler and better.—August 1,2022 | View transcript

July 2022

• Strengthen in our Cancer Center. Dr. Mark Cooper, joins us to introduce himself to our community and talk about what a difference this investment in new technology coupled with the phenomenal care team at the Cancer Center makes.—July 1,2022 | View transcript

June 2022

• Take care of your feet. Dr. Stephen Schmid, Podiatrist,helps us spot, prevent and treat some common foot ailments from hammer toe to plantar fasciitis.—June 1,2022 | View transcript

May 2022

• May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Dr. Allison Goddard, Board Certified Dermatologist, offers some tips for protecting against the number one cause of this most serious type of skin care.—May 1,2022 | View transcript

April 2022

• Arthritis affects millions. Dr. Jason Glynn and Dr. Chris Rott - Listen in for answers to your arthritis questions straight from the doctors—April 1, 2022 | View transcript

March 2022

• Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Wade Swenson - Joins us to talk about the importance of early screening—March 1, 2022 | View transcript

February 2022

• Heart Month. Alena Storlie, NP - Cardiology, talks about 7 simple steps to improve heart health—February 1, 2022 | View transcript

January 2022

• What's happening at Unity Wellness. Natalie Knutson and Karoline Gustafson from LRH Unity Wellness—January 5, 2022 | View transcript

December 2021

• Dr. Luke Holkup, General Surgeon. Dr. Luke Holkup, General Surgeon—December 8, 2021 | View transcript

November 2021

• Meet Laura Suggs, NP. Laura Suggs, NP – Back Care Center—November 2, 2021 | View transcript

October 2021

• Meet Dr. David Brett and Berit Spidahl, PA.Dr. David Brett – new primary care physician in the Battle Lake Clinic and Berit Spidahl, PA in the Podiatry & Wound Care Center— October 7, 2021 | View transcript

September 2021

• Meet our new audiologist, Dr. Courtney Fochs. Dr. Courtney Fochs (pronounced Fox), Audiologist—September 8, 2021 | View transcript

August 2021

• Meet our new plastic & reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Chelsey Johnson. Dr. Chelsey Johnson, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon—August 3, 2021 | View transcript

July 2021

• Heat Related Illness & Fall Sports Prep. Todd Grothe, Lead Athletic Trainer—July 2, 2021 | View transcript

June 2021

• Summer Skin Care. Dr. Allison Goddard—June 8, 2021 | View transcript

May 2021

• Treating GERD, Reflux & Heartburn. Dr. Lorant Divald, General Surgeon—May 10, 2021 | View transcript

April 2021

• Orthopedic Options for Chronic Joint Pain and Unexpected Injuries. Dr. Jason Glynn and Dr. Chris Rott, Orthopedic Surgeons—April 13, 2021 | View transcript

February 2021

• COVID Vaccine Update. Sarah Brunn, Infection Prevention Coordinator—February 9, 2021 | View transcript

January 2021

• Meet our new Dermatologist, Dr. Allison Goddard. Dr. Allison Goddard, Dermatologist—January 5, 2020

November 2020

• Dr. Jared Broadway, Neurosurgeon. Dr. Jared Broadway, Neurosurgeon—December 1, 2020 | View transcript

October 2020

• Meet our newest providers and help us welcome them to our community. Dr. Tyler Lacey – Family Medicine, Dr. Jackie Huber – Psychiatry, and Missy Koehl – Geriatrics—October 6, 2020 | View transcript
• Special Edition Extra: Meet Genie Loeffler, New Psychiatry NP

September 2020

• COVID and Influenza Season – A Panel Discussion with Local Health Experts. Dr. Josh Overgaard, Dr. Angela Folstad, Public Health Nurse Jessica Metzger and Infection Preventionist Sarah Brunn—September 15, 2020 | View transcript

August 2020

• Meet our new Emergency Department Physician, Dr. Desiree Holzer. Dr. Desiree Holzer—August 4, 2020 | View transcript

July 2020

• Meet our new Radiologist, Dr. Matthew Lee. Dr. Matthew Lee, Radiologist—July 3, 2020 | View transcript

June 2020

• COVID-19 Q&A. Sarah Brunn—June 2, 2020 | View transcript

May 2020

• COVID-19 Underscores Benefits of Healthcare Directives. Chaplain Deb Forstner—May 5, 2020 | View transcript

April 2020

• Mental & Emotional Health During COVID-19 Crisis. Dr. Dan Traiser and Maria Willits, LPN – LRH Psychiatry—April 7, 2020 | View transcript

March 2020

• A COVID-19 update on our preparedness efforts, forecast modeling, and call for community support. Kent Mattson, interim CEO and Dr. Josh Overgaard, Internal Medicine Physician and Chief of Staff—March 31, 2020 | View transcript
• Meet the newest member of our Medical Staff. Matt Ecker, FNP—March 24, 2020 | View transcript
• Promoting Workplace Wellness During Covid-19 Outbreak. Karen Nitzkorski, PartnerSHIP for Health—March 17, 2020 | View transcript
• Meet our New Neurology Nurse Practitioner. Kayla Villagomez, FNP—March 10, 2020 | View transcript
• A local look at the coronavirus issue. Sarah Brunn, Infection Prevention Coordinator (LRH) and Ann Gibbs, Public Health Nurse and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (Otter Tail County)—March 3, 2020 | View transcript

February 2020

• March 3rd Living Well Series – Benefits of a High Fiber Diet. Kary Sytsma, Wellness Coach—February 25, 2020 | View transcript
• Meet our new Medical Staff. Ellyn Hexum, PA-C—February 18, 2020 | View transcript
• 2020 Community Health Challenge Announcement & Invitation. Tom Rufer, Employee & Community Relations Coordinator at LRH—February 11, 2020 | View transcript
• Busting Heart Health Myths. Nancy Nubson, RN LRH Cardiac Rehab Center—February 3, 2020 | View transcript

January 2020

• Improving Your Financial Health. Missy Hexum, Wealth Advisor with Bell Investments—January 28, 2020 | View transcript
• Influenza Update and Prevention Tips. Sarah Brunn, Infection Prevention Coordinator—January 14, 2020 | View transcript
• New Fitness Classes for the New Year. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness—January 7, 2020 | View transcript

December 2019

• "How Wild is Your Game: Benefits of Eating Wild Game" Living Well Series. Amera Nelson, LRH Clinical Dietitian and Mick Siems, President of the Fergus Falls Fish & Game Club—December 31, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet our New Neurologist. Dr. James Ragnland, Neurologist—December 17, 2019 | View transcript
• Healthy Holiday Eating Tips. Madison Mashek, Clinical Dietitian—December 10, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet Barnesville Area Clinic's newest provider. Katie Martin, FNP—December 4, 2019 | View transcript

November 2019

• December's Living Well Series Open House Session – Self-Care Workshop on December 3rd. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness—November 26, 2019 | View transcript
• Lake Region Healthcare’s Recent A-Rating for Safety from the Leapfrog Group. Abby Drouillard, Director of Quality—November 19, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet the newest doctor at Barnesville Area Clinic. Dr. Sunnah Doesken—November 12, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet our Cancer Center's Newest Oncologist. Dr. Behnan Sahin—November 5, 2019 | View transcript

October 2019

• November Living Well Series: Staying Healthy & Happy Through the Holidays. Natalie Knutson and Jason Bergstrand, Thrive Initiative—October 29,2019 | View transcript
• Breast Cancer Awareness. Dr. Wade Swenson, Oncologist—October 22, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet our Newest Urologist. Dr. Milton Ropes, Urologist—October 15, 2019 | View transcript
• LRH Physical Therapy Expansion to YMCA and Benefits of Physical Therapy. Angie Conklin – Director of Rehab Therapies and Jess Price – Physical Therapist—October 8, 2019 | View transcript
• 2019-2020 Influenza Season and Flu Shot Reminders. Brittany Nelson, RN – Employee Health Coordinator—October 1, 2019 | View transcript

September 2019

• October 1 Living Well Series Preview – Truths & Myths about Antibiotics. Renae Lien, Pharmacy Director and Sarah Brunn, Infection Prevention Coordinator—September 24, 2019 | View transcript
• Healthy, Wealthy & Wise: Leaving Your Legacy Seminar October 9th. Laura Gervais, Foundation Coordinator—September 17, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet our new Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Physician Assistant. Alyse Engen, PA—September 10, 2019 | View transcript
• Orthopedic PA Kory Nordick Shares Deployment Experience in Jordan. Kory Nordick, PA – Orthopedics—September 3, 2019 | View transcript

August 2019

• August Immunization Awareness Month – What you Need to Know at Every Age. Sarah Brunn, LRH Infection Prevention Coordinator—August 27, 2019 | View transcript
• FollowMyHealth New Patient Portal. Laura Pearson, Clinic Informatics Coordinator—August 20, 2019 | View transcript
• Spot, Treat & Prevent Common Foot Issues. Dr. Stephen Schmid, Podiatrist—August 13, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet Dr. Robert Kester. Dr. Robert Kester, Urologist—August 6, 2019 | View transcript

July 2019

• What High School Athletes & Parents Need to Know about Sports Physicals. Brian Pickering, AT-C—July 30,2019 | View transcript
• Meet our New Pulmonologist. Dr. Mohammad Alsumrain, Pulmonologist—July 23, 2019 | View transcript
• Children's Mental Health Awareness. Dr. Carmen Schnurer, Pediatrician—July 16, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet the newest member of our Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Team. Keon Griffie, NP—July 9, 2019 | View transcript
• Resources & Changes at Lake Region Home Medical Supply Store. Matthew Hayden—July 2, 2019 | View transcript

June 2019

• New Nail Care Tech Service from LRH Podiatry. Dr. Naomi Schmid, Podiatrist and Rachelle Hanson, Nail Care Technician—June 25, 2019 | View transcript
• LRH Volunteer Program Benefits & Opportunities. Laura Gervais, Volunteer & Foundation Coordinator—June 18, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet our new Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Sheilaine Mabanta. Dr. Sheilaine Mabanta—June 11,2019 | View transcript
• Summer Eye Care and Eye Wear. Dave Gaustad, 20/20 Optical—June 4, 2019 | View transcript

May 2019

• Brain Injury Support Group Lunch & Learns. Bonnie Franklin and Jacque Mortenson, Brain Injury Alliance of W. Central MN—May 28, 2019 | View transcript
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy. Anna Williams, LRH Physical Therapist and Joe Connelly, PT Patient—May 21, 2019 | View transcript
• 2019 Lake Region Run. Karoline Gustafson, Race Director—May 14, 2019 | View transcript
• New Telestroke Program and Stroke Awareness Month Info. Abby Stadum - Emergency Dept. Director and Lynn Lundquist – Med/Surg/ICCU Director—May 7, 2019 | View transcript

April 2019

• Melanoma Monday & Skin Cancer Prevention. Mary Bressler, FNP, DCNP—April 30, 2019 | View transcript
• Safe Drug Disposal & New Drop Box at Thrifty White Clinic Pharmacy. Dan Kwapinski, Pharmacist—April 23, 2019 | View transcript
• Parkinson's Awareness Month and Rock Steady Boxing Program 1-Year Anniversary Open Classes. Lorri Holt, Rock Steady Boxing Coach—April 16, 2019 | View transcript
• April 15th Living Well Self-Care Workshop. Natalie Knutson, LRH Director of Wellness—April 9, 2019 | View transcript
• Open House & Free Screening Night on Tuesday, April 9. Michael Nelson and Ashley Johnson, LRH Occupational Therapists—April 2, 2019 | View transcript

March 2019

• Steppin' Out with My Baby Gala Fundraiser. Laura Gervais, Foundation Coordinator and Jodie Nuss, Women’s & Children’s Nurse Director—March 26, 2019 | View transcript
• Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Patrician Lindholm, Family Practice Physician—March 19, 2019 | View transcript
• Preview of Thursday's Community Wellness Expo. Tom Rufer—March 12, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet our newest Pediatrician. Dr. Carmen Schnurer, Pediatrician—March 5, 2019 | View transcript

February 2019

• Eating Disorders Awareness & Screening. Ashley McCauley, NP—February 26,2019 | View transcript
• LRH Physical Therapy Expansion to YMCA and Benefits of Physical Therapy. Angie Conklin – Director of Rehab Therapies and Jess Price – Physical Therapist—February 19, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet new Emergency Department Physician Assistant Ashley Hunstiger. Ashley Hunstiger, PA—February 12, 2019 | View transcript
• Meet our new Emergency Department Physician Assistant, Matt Hintz. Matt Hintz, PA—February 5, 2019 | View transcript

January 2019

• January – Glaucoma Awareness Month. Dr. Steve Thom—January 29, 2019 | View transcript
• January - Cervical Health Awareness Month. Dr. Brett Larson, OB/GYN—January 22, 2019 | View transcript
• Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brian Pickering, Certified Athletic Trainer—January 15, 2019 | View transcript
• Turning Your New Year Resolutions into Lifestyle Changes. Dr. Christine Cabrera—January 8, 2019 | View transcript
• New Year’s Day Perspectives. Kyle Richards, LRH CEO—January 1, 2019 | View transcript

December 2018

• Winter Skin Care. Mary Bressler, NP – Dermatology—December 25, 2018 | View transcript
• Healthy Holiday Eating Tips. Madison Mashek, Clinical Dietitian—December 18, 2018 | View transcript
• December’s Living Well Series Event "Gifts of Gratitude and Self-Care Workshop" on December 17. Karen Wulfekuhle, Social Worker at LRH Cancer Care & Research Center—December 11, 2018 | View transcript
• National Handwashing Awareness Week. Sarah Brunn, Infection Prevention Coordinator at LRH—December 4, 2018 | View transcript

November 2018

• Diabetes Awareness Month and Special Event 11/29 at LRH Clinic. Kayla Wagner, Diabetes Educator—November 27, 2018 | View transcript
• What LRH is Grateful for this Thanksgiving Season. Kyle Richards, LRH CEO—November 20, 2018 | View transcript
• November 19 Living Well Series "Staying Positive and Mentally Healthy Through the Holidays." Natalie Knutson, LRH Wellness Director and Jason Bergstrand, PartnerSHIP For Health—November 13, 2018 | View transcript

October 2018

• Meet Dr. Andre Genereux, new Internal Medicine Physician at LRH. Dr. Andre Genereux—October 30, 2018 | View transcript
• Opioid Abuse Community Prevention Project. Dr. Bruce Money and Kay Tommerdahl, RN Controlled Substance Care Team Coordinator—October 23, 2018 | View transcript
• What You Need to Know About Getting a 3D Mammogram for early Breast Cancer Detection. Kayla Olson, Radiologic Technician at LRH—October 16, 2018 | View transcript
• Shop With a Doc Living Well Event at Service Food Market October 15th. Dr. JoEllen Kohlman, LRH Cardiologist—October 9, 2018 | View transcript
• Breast Cancer Risk Factors & Prevention Strategies. Dr. Wade Swenson, Oncologist—October 2, 2018 | View transcript

September 2018

• 2018 Influenza Season & Flu Shots. Dr. Kunal Kaushik, Pediatrician—September 25, 2018 | View transcript
• Shatter the Silence 5K Luminary Run/Walk for Suicide Awareness & Prevention. Maria Willits, LPN at LRH Psychiatry Dept. and Founder of “Shatter the Silence”—September 18, 2018 | View transcript
• This Month’s Living Well Series – Weekly Meal Planning for Stress Relief. Kary Sytsma, NDTR and Certified Wellness Coach at LRH—September 11, 2018 | View transcript
• The “THRIVE” initiative kick off and training. Jason Bergstrand & Natalie Knutson from Live Well Fergus Falls—September 4, 2018 | View transcript

August 2018

• Family Fun Sweet Run to Benefit the Amber Simonson Family. Angie Conklin, Director of Rehab Therapies—August 28, 2018 | View transcript
• New Allergy & Immunology Services. Dr. Dari Orandi—August 21, 2018 | View transcript
• Meet our new Pediatrician. Dr. Kunal Kaushik—August 14, 2018 | View transcript
• ICCU Remodel. Lynn Lundquist, RN Nurse Director of the ICCU and Medical/Surgical Unit—August 7, 2018 | View transcript

July 2018

• Pediatric Therapies Relocation & Rehab Expansion. Angie Conklin, Director of Rehabilitation Therapies—July 31, 2018 | View transcript
• Sports Physicals for High School Athletes. Brian Pickering, Athletic Trainer—July 24, 2018 | View transcript
• Smart Shopping at Farmer’s Markets. Madison Mashek, Registered Dietitian—July 17,2018 | View transcript
• Dr. Cabrera’s move from Walk-In Clinic to Main Clinic and her advice on summer safety topics. Dr. Christine Cabrera, MD—July 10, 2018 | View transcript
• Retirement Reflections after 40 years at LRH. Dr. Al Magnuson, Pediatrician—July 3, 2018 | View transcript

June 2018

• 4th of July and Summer Picnic Food Ideas. Virginia Nollmeyer, Registered Dietitian—June 26, 2018 | View transcript
• Men & Mental Health. Dr. Dan Traiser and Dr. David Mach, Psychiatry—June 19, 2018 | View transcript
• Summer Eye Care and Eye Wear. Dave Gaustad, 20/20 Optical—June 12, 2018 | View transcript
• June Cataract Awareness Month. Dr. Steven Thom, Ophthalmologist—June 5, 2018 | View transcript

May 2018

• Trauma Awareness Part 2. Sarah Brunn, Nurse Director for Lake Region Healthcare’s Emergency Department and Cardiac Rehab Center—May 29, 2018 | View transcript
• Trauma Awareness Part 1. Sarah Brunn, Nurse Director for Lake Region Healthcare’s Emergency Department and Cardiac Rehab Center—May 22, 2018 | View transcript
• 2018 Lake Region Run to Benefit Cancer Center June 2nd. Karoline Gustafson, Race Director for the Lake Region Run—May 15, 2018 | View transcript
• May Living Well Series "No More Stigmas: Suicide Awareness & Mental Health Month." Maria Willits, LPN at LRH Outpatient Psychiatry Services—May 8, 2018 | View transcript
• Melanoma Monday. Mary Bressler, FNP—May 1, 2018 | View transcript

April 2018

• May 1 Community "Shop with a Doc." Dr. Josh Overgaard—April 24, 2018 | View transcript
• Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement. Dr. Chris Rott, Orthopedic Surgeon—April 17, 2018 | View transcript
• New "Rock Steady Boxing" Exercise Program for People with Parkinson's Disease. Nancy Symens and Lorri Holt, Rock Steady Boxing Coaches—April 10, 2018 | View transcript
• April Living Well Series on April 9th – Lifestyle Medicine: A Better Way to Treat & Prevent Illness. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness—April 3, 2018 | View transcript

March 2018

• March Nutrition Month 18 Health Tips for 2018, Part 2. Virginia Nollmeyer, Registered Dietitian and Madison Mashek, Nutrition Services Intern—March 27, 2018 | View transcript
• March Nutrition Month 18 Health Tips for 2018, Part 1. Virginia Nollmeyer, Registered Dietitian and Madison Mashek, Nutrition Services Intern—March 20, 2018 | View transcript
• Community Health Expo: Thursday, March 15. Mick Siems and Natalie Knutson, Community Health Expo Organizers—March 13, 2018 | View transcript
• Community Health Challenge Intellectual Wellness Week. Erin Smith, Library Director at Fergus Falls Public Library—March 6, 2018 | View transcript

February 2018

• Wheel of Wellness Component of the Week – Spiritual Health. Chaplain Deb Forstner, LRH Chaplain Director—Feb. 27, 2018 | View transcript
• Wheel of Wellness Topic of the Week – Occupational Wellness. Dana Haagenson, Instructor and Strengths Coach at M State—Feb. 20, 2018 | View transcript
• Wheel of Wellness Community Health Challenge Physical Health Week. Karoline Gustafson, Personal Trainer at LRH Health & Wellness Hub—Feb. 13, 2018 | View transcript
• Community Health Challenge Component of the Week - Nutritional Health. Kary Sytsma, Nutrition & Dietetic Technician-Registered and Certified Wellness Coach—Feb. 6, 2018 | View transcript

January 2018

• Social Wellness. Samantha VanWechel, Membership & Marketing Director at Fergus Falls Area YMCA—Jan. 30, 2018 | View transcript
• Community Health Challenge Wellness Component of the Week - Emotional Health. Dr. Nicole Welle—Jan. 23, 2018 | View transcript
• Tips for Improving Your Environmental Health. Shannon Terry, Public Information Officer for Otter Tail County—Jan. 16, 2018 | View transcript
• The LRH 2018 Community Health Challenge. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness—Jan. 9. 2018 | View transcript
• January 8th Shop With a Doc Living Well Event at Service Food Market. Dr. JoEllen Kohlman, LRH Cardiologist—Jan. 2, 2018 | View transcript

December 2017

• Jyrkas Highlights New EHR Implementation at LRH. Wade Jykras—Dec. 26, 2017 | View transcript
• Meet New LRH Radiologist, Dr. Baharak Bagheri—Dec. 19, 2017 | View transcript
• Older Driver Awareness Week. Lisa Cole, LRH Occupational Therapy & Driver Rehab Program—Dec. 12, 2017 | View transcript
• December Living Well Series "Gift of Self Care" Open House. Wendy Billie, Yoga Instructor and Holistic Healing Practitioner—Dec. 5, 2017 | View transcript

November 2017

• Diabetes & Eye Health. Dr. Steve Thom, Ophthalmologist—Nov. 28, 2017 | View transcript
• Pediatric Therapy Services. Ashley Johnson (OT), Melissa Marquette (PT) and Amber Simonson (ST)—Nov. 21, 2017 | View transcript
• Diabetes Awareness Month. Dr. Erin Peterson, LRH Internal Medicine—Nov. 14, 2017 | View transcript
• November Living Well Series - Vaccinations & Immunizations for Every Age. Amy Fisher, PNP—Nov. 7, 2017 | View transcript

October 2017

• Celebrating PT Month and CARF Accreditation. Lindy Currie, Community Relations and Admissions Coordinator, LRH Acute Rehab—Oct. 31, 2017 | View transcript
• Coping & Supporting Resources for Breast Cancer Patients. Karen Wulfekuhle, LSW at LRH Cancer Center—Oct. 24, 2017 | View transcript
• Breast Cancer Risk Factors & Prevention Strategies. Dr. Wade Swenson, Oncologist—Oct. 17, 2017 | View transcript
• Flu Shots & the 2017-18 Flu Season. Amy Fisher, APRN – CNP, Lake Region Healthcare Pediatrics—Oct. 3, 2017 | View transcript

September 2017

• October Events at the Cancer Center. Karen Wulfekuhle—Sept. 26, 2017 | View transcript
• Meet new Walk-In Clinic Physician Assistant, Kayla Glanz. Kayla Glanz, PA-C—Sept. 19, 2017 | View transcript
• Choosing Wisely Campaign. David Ansley and Bill Adams—Sept. 12, 2017 | View transcript
• Living Well Series September Session - Communications Strategies for Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregivers. Kendra Lund, Program Manager for Alzheimer's Association—Sept. 5, 2017 | View transcript

August 2017

• Immunization Awareness Month. Terri Anderson, Infection Prevention Coordinator—Aug. 29, 2017 | View transcript
• Shatter the Silence 5k. Maria Willits, LPN at LRH Psychiatry Department and Suicide Awareness & Prevention Advocate—Aug. 22, 2017 | View transcript
• Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Designation. Leslie Anderson, RN – Certified Lactation Educator—Aug. 15, 2017 | View transcript
• Meet new Emergency Department physician, Joe Dinsmore. Dr. Joseph Dinsmore—Aug. 8, 2017 | View transcript
• Medical Mission to Haiti. Dr. Josh Overgaard—Aug. 1, 2017 | View transcript

July 2017

• Meet the new LRH CEO. Kyle Richards, LRH CEO—July 25, 2017 | View transcript
• Kids Health from Summertime to Back-to-School. Amy Fisher, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner—July 18, 2017 | View transcript
• Preventing Dehydration & Kidney Stones. Dr. Zvi Levran, Urologist—July 11, 2017 | View transcript
• Summer Water Safety. Tom Uvaas, Swimming Instructor at LRH Health & Wellness Hub—July 4, 2017 | View transcript

June 2017

• Summer Food Safety. Julie Hamre, Lead Dietitian-LRH Nutrition Services—June 27, 2017 | View transcript
• Cataracts. Dr. Steven Thom—June 20, 2017 | View transcript
• Men's Health Month. Dr. Josh Overgaard—June 13, 2017 | View transcript
• Community Conversation About Opioid & Heroin Abuse. Diane Thorson, Otter Tail County Public Health Director—June 6 | View transcript

May 2017

• This Saturday's Lake Region Run. Karoline Gustafson, LR Run Race Director—May 30 | View transcript
• Healthy Sleep Month. Becca Sundby, LPN—May 23 | View transcript
• Healthy Vision Month—and Epik High Def Lenses. Dave Gaustad—May 16 | View transcript
• May Living Well Series—I Can Prevent Diabetes. Dr. Colt Edin—May 9 | View transcript
• Melanoma Monday—Preventing Skin Cancer. Mary Bressler, NP, Dermatology—May 2 | View transcript

April 2017

• April Foot Health Month and New Total Ankle Replacement. Dr. Stephen Schmid, Podiatrist—April 25 | View transcript
• Thursday's Community Health Expo. Mick Siems & Natalie Knutson—April 18 | View transcript
• Upcoming "Living Well" Events. Karen Wulfekuhle, Social Services—April 11 | View transcript
• New Pursuit of Healthiness Video Series. Tom Rufer, Executive Assistant—April 4 | View transcript

March 2017

• Doctor's Day & Physician Recruiting. Luke Draxten, LRH VP of Administration—March 28 | View transcript
• Living Well Series on Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Kathy Wark, Colon Cancer Survivor—March 21 | View transcript
• Dementia vs. Aging: How to Tell the Difference. Kendra Lund, Program Manager at the Fergus Falls office of the Minnesota/North Dakota chapter of the Alzheimer's Association—March 14 | View transcript
• Brain Injury Awareness Month. Lindy Currie, RN & Outreach Coordinator at LRH Acute Rehab—March 7 | View transcript

February 2017

• LRH Top 100 Recognition. Larry Schulz, LRH CEO—February 28 | View transcript
• Heart Health Month—A Young Woman's Heart Health Story. Vanessa Baxter & Nancy Nubson, RN—February 21 | View transcript
• Busting Heart Health Myths. Nancy Nubson, RN—February 14 | View transcript
• Occupational Health. Karen Nitzkorski—February 7 | View transcript

January 2017

• Superbowl Snack Ideas. Lynn Remsberg—January 31 | View transcript
• Glaucoma Awareness Month. Dr. Steven Thom—January 24 | View transcript
• Community Health Challenge and Corporate Cup. Karoline Gustafson—January 17 | View transcript
• Living Well Series January Session–Eating to support good health. Kristy Norenberg, Clinical Dietitian—January 10 | View transcript
• The LRH Community Health Challenge. Angela Nord, 2016 Community Health Challenge Grand Prize Winner—January 3 | View transcript

December 2016

• 2016 LRH Recap. Larry Schulz, LRH CEO—December 27 | View transcript
• Cancer Center Pet Therapy Program. Gabby Brimhall, Olivia Daniels, and Jamie Nordick—December 20 | View transcript
• Living Well Christmas Open House and Blue Christmas Service. Karen Wulfekuhle and Brad Skogen from LRH Social Work & Chaplaincy Departments—December 13 | View transcript
• Medical Mission Trip To Kenya. Dr. Will Porter, ENT—December 6 | View transcript

November 2016

• Meet Our New Walk-In Clinic Medical Staff. Joel Anderson, NP—November 29 | View transcript
• Welcome, Dr. Edin, new to the Internal Medicine & Hospitalist team at LRH. Dr. Colt Edin—November 22 | View transcript
• November 21st Living Well Series event. Nancy Nubson, RN, and Jennifer Herzberg, Respiratory Therapist—November 15 | View transcript
• The Gray Zone: When Life Support No Longer Supports Life. Deb Forstner, LRH Chaplain, and Deborah Laxson, Author & Speaker—November 8 | View transcript

October 2016

• Understanding the Free Benefit called "Medicare Annual Wellness Visits." Kristin Rick, RN, and Summer Rogness, Medicare Wellness Visit Nurse—October 25 | View transcript
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Marge Barnes—October 18 | View transcript
• October 17th Living Well Series Session: "Maintaining Family Health and Hope While Dealing with Chemical Dependency and Mental Health Issues." Dave Churchill, Marriage & Family Therapist—October 11 | View transcript
• "Being Mortal" Film Screening on October 10th. Missi Isaac, LB Homes Lakesland Hospice—October 4 | View transcript

September 2016

• Financial Assistance. Courtney McNamee—September 27 | View transcript
• 2016 Flu Season. Dr. Mark Vukonich, Family Medicine—September 20 | View transcript
• 2016/17 Living Well Education Series Kick Off. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness—September 13 | View transcript
• Bone Marrow Donor Drive Comes to Fergus Falls. A'dja Jones, Bone Marrow Donor, and Anthony Hicks, Green Plains Otter Tail LLC/Donor Drive Coordinator—September 6 | View transcript

August 2016

• PAD Prairie Initiative Walk & Talk on September 17th. Dr. Diane Treat Jacobson—August 30 | View transcript
• Sports Medicine. Dr. Chris Rott, Orthopedic Surgeon—August 23 | View transcript
• Meet Kiana Deal, Physician Assistant. Kiana Deal—August 16 | View transcript
• Advance Care Planning. Chaplain Deb Forstner—August 9 | View transcript
• Back to School Health. Dr. Angela Folstad—August 2 | View transcript

July 2016

• Meet Dr. Brett Larson, New LRH OB/GYN. Dr. Brett Larson, OB/GYN—July 26 | View transcript
• CrossFit Fergus Falls. Adam Schueller and Missy Mattson—July 19 | View transcript
• Sports Physicals for Student Athletes. Brian Pickering, Athletic Trainer—July 12 | View transcript
• UV Safety Month—Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy. Dr. Heidi Ottenbacher—July 5 | View transcript

June 2016

• 4th of July & Summer Safety. Brooke Hills, FNP—June 28 | View transcript
• Men's Health Month: Urology. Zvi Levran, MD—June 21 | View transcript
• A Father's Pride: An LRH Father/Son Story for Father's Day. Dr. Jason Glynn and Pat Glynn, CRNA—June 14 | View transcript
• Cataract Awareness Month. Dr. Steve Thom, Ophthalmologist—June 7 | View transcript

May 2016

• Lake Region Run. Karoline Gustafson—May 31 | View transcript
• Senior Fitness Day 2016. Sue Tungseth, Exercise Trainer—May 24 | View transcript
• Stroke Awareness Month. Lindy Currie, Admissions Coordinator at LRH Acute Rehab Center—May 17 | View transcript
• Women's Health Week. Dr. Erin Peterson, Internal Medicine—May 10 | View transcript
• Lake Region Takes Root. Jason Bergstrand, Lake Region Takes Root Community Garden Project Coordinator—May 3 | View transcript

April 2016

• Melanoma Monday. Mary Bressler—April 26 | View transcript
• Sports Eye Injury Month. Dave Gaustad, 20/20 Optical Manager—April 19 | View transcript
• National Volunteer Week. Laura Gervais, Volunteer & Student Coordinator—April 12 | View transcript
• April is Foot Health Month. Dr. Stephen Schmid, Podiatrist—April 5 | View transcript

March 2016

• Around the World in 80 Days. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness—March 29 | View transcript
• Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Zeeshan Tariq, Oncologist—March 22
• Athletic Training Month. Todd Grothe, AT, CSTS, Lead Athletic Trainer at LRH—March 15
• Brain Injury Awareness Month—Special Speaker on March 14. Kathleen Rausch and Anne Kalar—March 8
• Clinic Parking During Demolition and Lot Preparation. Nathan Hoff, Operations Process Analyst at LRH—March 1

February 2016

• Cardiac Rehab Week and Heart Health Month. Kayla Larson, Cardiac Rehab Technician, and Lynn Carlson, Cardiac Rehab Patient—February 23
• Tips for Staying Active in the Middle of MN Winters. Renae Sell-Lindgren, Athletic Trainer—February 16
• February Heart Health Month. Dr. JoEllen Kohlman, Cardiologist—February 9
• 2016 Community Health Challenge. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness—February 2

January 2016

• January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Sheryl Olson, ANP in LRH Women's Health Department—January 19
• Healthcare Directives. Deb Forstner, LRH Chaplain—January 5

December 2015

• Healthy Holidays. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness—December 29
• New Patient Portal. Wade Jyrkas, Director of Computer Information Systems and Laura Pearson, Clinical Informatics Coordinator—December 22
• LRH 2015 Year in Review. Larry Schulz, CEO—December 15
• LRH New Main Clinic Opening. Jeff Schackor, SVP Clinic Services and Business Development—December 8
• "Celebrate Life" at the Cancer Center December 14^th. Karen Wulfekuhle, LSW and Chaplain Brad Skogen—December 1

November 2015

• Patient and Family Advisory Council. Kathy Lehn, Patient Experience Specialist—November 24
• The Great American Smokeout and Quit Smoking Tips. Connie Graf, Smoking Cessation Specialist—November 17
• Bladder Health. Dr. Zvi Levran—November 10
• Free Leg Pain Screening Event for Peripheral Artery Disease on November 14. Diane Treat-Jacobson, Professor at the University of MN School of Nursing—November 3

October 2015

• National Certification for Driver Rehabilitation Program. Lisa Cole, Registered Occupational Therapist—October 27
• Local School Athletic Partnerships. Liz Ostrowski and Cassie Beseman, LRH Certified Athletic Trainers—October 20
• Part 2 of 2 on Breast Cancer. Dr. Marge Barnes, Radiation Oncologist—October 13
• Part 1 of 2 on Breast Cancer. Dr. Marge Barnes, Radiation Oncologist—October 6

September 2015

• Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Marge Barnes, Radiation Oncologist—September 29
• Flu Shots and the Upcoming Flu Season. Dr. Al Magnuson, Pediatrician—September 22
• Fergus Falls Area Tour of Senior Living Options. Mick Siems, Director at Mill Street Residence—September 15
• Prostate Cancer. Dr. Zvi Levran, Urologist—September 8
• Cancer Research/Clinical Trials. Kristine Bugbee, Oncology RN—September 1