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January 2021

• Meet our new Dermatologist, Dr. Allison Goddard. Dr. Jared Broadway, Neurosurgeon—December 1, 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