Prairie Doc Radio
496 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWeekly radio program with the Brookings, South Dakota Prairie Doc.
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PDR 2024-04-17 Dr. Deb Johnston - Pediatrics & Immunizations
April 20, 2024 03:01 - 31 minutes - 58.8 MBDr. Deb Johnston talks about how immunizations have changed the practice of caring for children over the years. She also answers question about immunizations, sleep, ALS, and shingles shots.
PDR 2024-04-10 Dr. Jill Kruse - Pain Management
April 20, 2024 02:30 - 31 minutes - 59.5 MBDr. Jill Kruse explores a variety of pain management strategies.
PDR 2024-04-03 Dr. Kelly Evans - Rheumatology
April 05, 2024 22:35 - 29 minutes - 56.7 MBDr. Kelly Evans answers questions about rheumatology and recent advances in medications. She also answers a variety of questions about joint replacements, salt in our diets, viruses, and more.
PDR 2024-03-27 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Heart Health
March 30, 2024 03:57 - 29 minutes - 56 MBDr. Andrew Ellsworth talks about heart health.
PDR 2024-03-20 Dr. Deb Johnston - Self Care
March 22, 2024 22:28 - 31 minutes - 60.5 MBDr. Deb Johnston talks about mental health and self care. She also answers questions about cluster headaches and hip pain. Dr. Johnston is joined by medical student Q. Steffen.
PDR 2024-03-13 Elizabeth Milton - Mental Health
March 22, 2024 20:42 - 32 minutes - 61.3 MBElizabeth Milton, LPCC, LPC-MH, MS answers mental health questions about postpartum depression, suicide prevention, mental health resources, and more.
PDR 2024-03-06 Dr. Jill Kruse - Ask Anything
March 08, 2024 04:15 - 30 minutes - 58.2 MBDr. Jill Kruse answers questions about RSV, vaccines, estrogen cream, costochondritis, and more.
PDR 2024-02-28 Dr. Kelly Evans - Lungs
March 02, 2024 02:18 - 30 minutes - 57 MBDr. Kelly Evans explains a variety of lung conditions, causes, and treatments.
PDR 2024-02-21 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth & Collin Olevson - Ask Anything
February 23, 2024 23:40 - 30 minutes - 58.5 MBDr. Andrew Ellsworth and medical student Collin Olevson talk about social interactions and our health. They also answer questions about pink eye, neuropathy, and more.
PDR 2024-02-14 Dr. Deb Johnston - ENT
February 16, 2024 23:21 - 29 minutes - 55.2 MBDr. Deb Johnston answers questions from head to toe-toenails, Graves' disease, tonsils, neti pots and more.
PDR 2024-02-07 Dr. Jill Kruse - Feet
February 09, 2024 19:53 - 30 minutes - 58.2 MBDr. Jill Kruse talks about the importance of taking care of our feet and options for care when we have problems with our feet.
PDR 2024-01-31 Dr. Anne Harris & Dr. Erin Krogman - Dental Care
February 02, 2024 13:12 - 30 minutes - 58.1 MBDr. Anne Harris and Dr. Erin Krogman answer our dental care questions - cavities, fluoride, teeth whitening, dry mouth, and more.
PDR 2024-01-24 Dr. Kelly Evans - Addiction
February 01, 2024 23:23 - 30 minutes - 57.7 MBDr. Kelly Evans talks about addiction and treatment options.
PDR 2024-01-17 Dr. Debra Johnston - Sleep Apnea
January 19, 2024 15:39 - 30 minutes - 58.6 MBDr. Deb Johnston talks about the importance of healthy sleep and provides tips for us to get the rest we need.
PDR 2024-01-10 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Population Health
January 12, 2024 23:34 - 28 minutes - 54.7 MBDr. Andrew Ellsworth discusses some of the things that are done to keep populations of people healthy including immunizations, safety regulations, food safety, and other measures.
PDR 2024-01-03 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth & Alicia Henderson - Seizures
January 05, 2024 04:21 - 33 minutes - 62.5 MBAlicia Henderson shares the story of her young son's epilepsy and how they found a treatment that worked for him.
PDR 2023-12-13 Dr. Kelly Evans - Urinary Incontinence
December 15, 2023 22:43 - 30 minutes - 58.3 MBDr. Kelly Evans explains how we learn a lot from urine tests. She also talks about some of the treatment options for urinary incontinence.
PDR 2023-12-06 Major Anderson & Courtney Steffen - Veterans
December 09, 2023 04:32 - 32 minutes - 61.9 MBMajor Anderson and Courtney Steffen discuss Veterans healthcare. Anderson is a Veteran and works as a nurse with the Brookings Health System. Steffen is a Veteran and works as a Veterans Service Officer in Brookings County.
PDR 2023-11-29 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Medicare & Ask Anything
December 01, 2023 21:48 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MBDr. Andrew Ellsworth and Ashley Ragsdale provide information about upcoming opportunities to learn more about Medicare options and answer listeners' questions about skin tags, vertigo, and balance issues while walking.
PDR 2023-11-22 Dr. Jeffry Dressander - Orthopedic Surgery
November 29, 2023 01:44 - 29 minutes - 56.1 MBDr. Jeffry Dressander talks about orthopedic issues and concerns.
PDR 2023-11-15 Dr. Deb Johnston - Safety Tips
November 18, 2023 15:40 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MBDr. Deb Johnston reminds us to keep ourselves safe by discussing tips to avoid falls, household hazards, seat belts, driver safety, gun safety, texting tips for parents of teens, and more.
PDR 2023-11-08 Dr. Jill Kruse - Medical Myths
November 10, 2023 19:02 - 31 minutes - 59 MBDr. Jill Kruse answers questions regarding medical myths such as "Can I get the flu from a flu vaccine?", "Is it ok to go outside with wet hair?", and "If you swallow gum, does it stay in your stomach?"
PDR 2023-11-01 Dr. Kelly Evans - G.I. Issues
November 02, 2023 15:56 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MBDr. Kelly Evans answers questions about G.I. concerns.
PDR 2023-10-25 Dr. Taylor Kneip & Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Eyes
October 27, 2023 22:42 - 30 minutes - 58 MBDr. Taylor Kneip and Dr. Andrew Ellsworth talk about the importance of regular eye exams and address common eye concerns.
PDR 2023-10-18 Dr. Deb Johnston - Women's Health
October 20, 2023 20:40 - 30 minutes - 58.4 MBDr. Deb Johnston discusses a variety of women's health issues.
PDR 2023-10-11 Dr. Jill Kruse - Varicose Veins & More
October 14, 2023 03:23 - 30 minutes - 57.7 MBDr. Jill Kruse answers a variety of questions about RSV vaccines, Ibuprofen and Tylenol for pain management, and varicose veins.
PDR 2023-10-04 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Obesity & Weight Loss
October 05, 2023 20:02 - 31 minutes - 58.9 MBDr. Andrew Ellsworth talks about health risks associated with obesity and strategies for weight loss.
PDR 2023-09-27 Dr. Kelly Evans - Exercise for Healthy Aging
September 29, 2023 19:41 - 29 minutes - 55.8 MBDr. Kelly Evans provides helpful tips to keep us moving as we age.
PDR 2023-09-20 Dr. Deb Johnston - Breast Cancer
September 22, 2023 22:12 - 29 minutes - 55.7 MBDr. Deb Johnston talks about the importance of early detection with breast cancer.
PDR 2023-09-13 Dr. Jill Kruse - ALS
September 15, 2023 22:39 - 28 minutes - 54.3 MBDr. Jill Kruse provides an overview of ALS.
PDR 2023-09-06 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Ask Anything
September 08, 2023 22:39 - 29 minutes - 55.8 MBDr. Andrew Ellsworth kicks off a new season of Prairie Doc programming with an "Ask Anything" show. He is joined by PA student Emily Allen. They discuss changes in medicine, COVID-19, concussions, and more.
PDR 2023-08-30 Dr. Ryan Prusa - Feet
September 01, 2023 21:32 - 28 minutes - 54.8 MBDr. Ryan Prusa answers questions about feet--bunions, hammer toe, shattered heels, Charcot foot, and more.
PDR 2023-08-23 Dr. Kelly Evans - COVID Update, RSV Vaccines, Dementia & More
August 29, 2023 19:44 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBDr. Kelly Evans answers questions about COVID updates, RSV vaccines, dementia and more.
PDR 2023-08-16 Back to School & Mental Health - Nikki Eining, CSW-PIP, MSW, QMHP
August 26, 2023 04:02 - 31 minutes - 60.3 MBNikki L. Eining, CSW-PIP, MSW, QMHP answers questions about how to help families transition back to school, ways to take care of our mental health, resources available for suicide prevention, and more.
PDR 2023-08-09 Dr. Jill Kruse - Costs of Drugs, Eye Health, & More
August 12, 2023 03:37 - 29 minutes - 55.1 MBDr. Jill Kruse talks about what influences the costs of drugs and answers questions about cataracts, eye care, and more.
PDR 2023-08-02 Medicare - Allie Gehl & Arlys Fischer
August 08, 2023 15:13 - 32 minutes - 62.2 MBBrookings Health System employees Allie Gehl and Arlys Fischer discuss Medicare options and changes.
PDR 2023-07-26 Dr. Kelly Evans - High Blood Pressure
July 28, 2023 16:15 - 29 minutes - 56 MBDr. Kelly Evans answers questions about heat stroke, back pain, and high blood pressure.
PDR 2023-07-19 Dr. Deb Johnston - Neuropathic Pain
July 22, 2023 01:16 - 32 minutes - 61.5 MBDr. Deb Johnston answers questions about neuropathic pain.
PDR 2023-07-12 Dr. Jill Kruse - Sleep Apnea & More
July 14, 2023 20:36 - 29 minutes - 56.1 MBDr. Jill Kruse compares real-life medicine with what is often portrayed in Hollywood. She also answers questions about sleep struggles and the newly approved medication for Alzheimer's disease.
PDR 2023-07-05 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Ear Wax, Blood Clots & More
July 09, 2023 15:20 - 29 minutes - 55 MBWhat should we do about ear wax? What are the signs of a blood clot? Dr. Andrew Ellsworth answers these questions and more.
PDR 2023-06-28 Dr. Kelly Evans - Work/Life Balance, Kidney Health, Medical Training & More
June 30, 2023 22:10 - 30 minutes - 58.5 MBDr. Kelly Evans answers questions about the importance of hobbies and physical activity. She also answers questions about kidney health and the summer transitions for medical students and medical residents.
PDR 2023-06-21 Curstie Konold MPH, CSW, QMHP - Mental Health
June 24, 2023 04:22 - 31 minutes - 58.8 MBCurstie Konold MPH, CSW, QMHP describes strategies and resources for coping with stress and anxiety.
PDR 2023-06-14 Dr. Jill Kruse - Colonoscopy Experience, Camping Safety & More
June 16, 2023 19:59 - 29 minutes - 55.2 MBDr. Jill Kruse shares her personal experience with her first colonoscopy. She also answers questions about camping safety and food safety at summer outdoor gatherings.
PDR 2023-06-07 Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Ask Anything
June 10, 2023 03:34 - 33 minutes - 64 MBDr. Andrew Ellsworth answers questions about plantar fasciitis, mental health, skin cancer, and congestive heart failure.
PDR 2023-05-31 Dr. Kelly Evans & Donna Bumann - Grief
June 02, 2023 16:21 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBDonna Bumann and Dr. Kelly Evans talk about grief and some of the ways to find support as we grieve.
PDR 2023-05-24 Dr. Deb Johnston - Advances in Surgery
May 31, 2023 03:37 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MBDr. Deb Johnston shares how advances in surgery make a big difference in patient experiences.
PDR 2023-05-17 Mary Bjerke & Dr. Andrew Ellsworth - Stem Cell Donation
May 19, 2023 21:59 - 29 minutes - 56.1 MBMary Bjerke shares how she became a stem cell donor.
PDR 2023-05-10 Dr. Jill Kruse - Blood Cancers
May 12, 2023 18:17 - 30 minutes - 57.7 MBDr. Jill Kruse gives an overview of different types of blood cancers. In addition, she answers questions about colonoscopies, mammograms, HPV vaccines, hypertension, and more.
PDR 2023-05-03 Dr. Sara Marroquin - Breast Cancer Surgery
May 09, 2023 19:37 - 30 minutes - 58.6 MBDr. Sara Marroquin describes the latest updates in breast cancer treatment technology.
PDR 2023-04-26 Dr. Kelly Evans - Skin Concerns
May 09, 2023 18:51 - 29 minutes - 56.3 MBDr. Kelly Evans answers questions about bug bites, sunscreen, skin cancer and more.