Health Corner with OAHS & KDIO Radio

June is National Safety Month. John Meyer, OAHS Safety Officer, discusses safety initiatives at Ortonville Area Health Services and Fairway View Senior Communities

Nicole Wood provides an update on ongoing strategic planning efforts at OAHS/FWV and discusses details of our upcoming Health Careers Camp scheduled for June 17.

Updates from Fairway View Senior Communities. Jackie Taffe, Activities Director, and Missy Sigler, Housing Manager, share updates on upcoming summer events and volunteer opportunities at Fairway View. They also discuss Assisted Living services, including current apartment availability.

OAHS Lab Director Kristine Meyer highlights the important work and services provided by the OAHS laboratory team.

John Thomas, OAHS Director of Health Information Management, provides tips to help you safeguard your personal and health data.

March is National Nutrition Month! Proper nutrition plays a key role in health and healing. Lynelle Dwyer, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, discusses how our Dietary Department supports patients and residents at Fairway View and Ortonville Area Health Services.

Russ Minahan and Tracy Bennett discuss the OAHS/FWV Service Excellence Initiative as it enters its third year.

Dr. David Collins, Emergency Physician at Ortonville Area Health Services, discusses influenza and offers guidance on ER visits, explaining when medical symptoms may require a trip to the Emergency Room and when it’s safe to wait for a clinic visit.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month. In this episode of Health Corner with KDIO Radio, Dr. David Collins, Emergency Medicine Physician at Ortonville Area Health Services, discusses heart-related symptoms that could indicate a medical emergency.

February is School-Based Health Care Month. Kelsey Henningson-Kaye, PA-C, discusses the services available at Trojan Clinic, located within Ortonville Schools.

Lacey Busack, OAHS Radiology Manager, discusses stress tests, their purpose, and what patients can expect during the process.

Registered Dietitian Taylor Peters shres practical nutrition tips to help you stay on track and reach your goals in 2026.

Heather Prisinger, Social Service Coordinator, and Sherry Deyo, Assisted Living RN, talk about the holiday activities happening at Fairway View Senior Communities.

Dr. Al Ross, CEO of OAHS/FWV gives a recap of 2025 and upcoming items, including: The Service Excellence Initiative Dr. Amber Nielsen joining Northside Medical Clinic in February 2026 Northside Medical Clinic's recent 4 -star rating with National Rural Rating System (NRRS) Ortonville Hospital's recent 5-star rating 3 years in a row with NRRS US News and World Reports - Fairway View Neighbo...

November is National Home Care Month! Lois Banken, Home Health Coordinator, discusses in-home care services offered through OAHS

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lacey Busack, Radiology Manager, discusses low-dose lung screening, a method used for the early detection of lung cancer.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Lacey Busack, Radiology Manager at OAHS, discusses breast health and mammogram services at OAHS.

September is Pain Management Month. Robert Gonzalez, a CRNA certified in nonsurgical pain management, will discuss pain-related topics—from management techniques to the services his team offers through OAHS—to help patients find comfort and improve their quality of life.

August is National Breastfeeding Month. Maria Botker, OB Nursing Coordinator and Lactation Counselor at OAHS, discusses breastfeeding and how our team supports parents and babies from the very start.

Lacey Busack, OAHS Radiology Manager, provides a status report on the MRI installation project.

Ever wondered how the OAHS and Sanford Health affiliation works? Join John Thomas, OAHS Director of Health Information Management, and Tyler Gall, OAHS IT Manager, as they explain what this collaboration means for our patients and community.

Nicole Wood and Tracy Bennett discuss recent and upcoming events/projects at OAHS.

Kristine Meyer, OAHS Lab Director, provides information on the upcoming Community Lab Promos at Ortonville Area Health Services.

Nicole Wood will discuss the upcoming OAHS/FWV Health Careers Class, a unique, one-day event designed to help students explore careers in healthcare.

Calista Taffe and Betty Karels-Williamson discuss what’s going on at Fairway View, including the completion of our gazebo project, which was funded with the help of community donations.