Prairie Doc Radio

Caring for your mental health with Dr. Deb Johnston.

Addiction during the holidays, neuropathy, importance of exercise for our health, the value of CPR knowledge - Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger provides medical information to help us stay healthy and safe.

Sleep, vaccines, osteoporosis, and gun safety - Dr. Deb Johnston provides medical information to help us stay healthy and safe.

Our feet are the foundation for our body. Dr. Jill Kruse addresses a variety of foot issues and solutions.

Hearing loss has many causes and treatment options. Dr. Andrew Ellsworth answers questions about hearing loss.

Head and neck cancer is a term used to describe a range of cancers that occur in the head and neck region, including the mouth, throat, larynx, nasal cavity, and salivary glands. These cancers can be challenging to diagnose and treat due to their locations.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes glucose, or sugar, in the blood. Listeners will learn about the two different types of diabetes, symptoms, and treatment options.

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

Technology continues to change the practice of medicine. Dr. Jill Kruse discusses AI, mammogram technology, robotics used in surgery, concussion resources, telemedicine and more.

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

Many women experience a variety of symptoms as their hormones shift during the months or years leading up to menopause. Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger explains perimenopause, symptoms that may be experienced, and possible treatment options to help with these transitions. Send us your medical questions at ask@prairiedoc.org.

Inspired to share this information by her own family, Dr. Debra Johnston highlights the unique challenges children who are adopted or in foster care may experience.

Prairie Doc Radio is back with a NEW radio show now on SDPB. Send us your questions at ask@prairiedoc.org. In today's show, Dr. Jill Kruse gives us helpful tips for safely wearing backpacks as we send kids back to school and answers a variety of medical questions from lowering cholesterol to recovering from food poisoning. Look for NEW episodes every Monday!

Dr. Jill Kruse talks about the advancements of telemedicine.

Dr. Andrew Ellsworth talks about stroke symptoms, treatments, and prevention. He also answers questions about fluid in the ears, hip pain, and more.

Dr. Jill Kruse answers a variety of questions from listeners including carpal tunnel relief, ringing of the ears, acupuncture, and back pain.

Dr. Kelly Evans provides tips for treating dry skin and answers a variety of questions from listeners regarding hip bursitis, flu shots, injections, warts and more.

Dr. 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.

Dr. Jill Kruse explores a variety of pain management strategies.

Dr. 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.