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2019

June 2019

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

2018

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

2017

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

2016

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

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

2015

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