On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show

Lady Problems Down There: Urogynecology | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | May 12, 2022 Prairie Doc® host Jill Kruse, D.O., is joined by Matthew Barker, MD, FACOG, of Avera Medical Group Urogynecology and Lauren Wood Thum, MD, of Urology Specialists. They discuss pelvic floor dysfunction, treatments for urinary urgency and incontinence, and other issues unique to women of all ages.

20th Season Celebration | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | May 5, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Andrew Ellsworth, MD, is joined by Prairie Docs Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD, Jill Kruse, DO, and Deb Johnston, MD, to reflect on 20 seasons of the Prairie Doc TV program.

Ears, Noses, and Throats, Oh My! | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Apr. 28, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Kelly Evans-Hullinger, MD, along with Thomas Tamura, MD, answer viewer questions about ear, nose, and throat-related illness and treatment.

Dermatology 101 | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Apr. 21, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Deb Johnston, MD, is joined by Dr. Sara Sarbaker of Dakota Dermatology, Sioux Falls, and Dr. Mandi Greenway of Avera Medical Group Dermatology. They take viewer questions about moles, rashes, and other skin issues.

Living with PTSD and Past Trauma | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Apr. 14, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Jill Kruse, DO, is joined by Drs. Matthew Stanley and Veronica Radigan with Avera Medical Group University Psychiatry Associates Sioux Falls.

Ask the Prairie Docs | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Apr. 7, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Jill Kruse, D.O., is joined by Robert Allison, M.D., Avera Medical Group, Pierre, and Daniel Reiffenerger, M.D., Brown Clinic, Watertown, SD. They answer viewer questions about any medical topic.

Medical Cannabis | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Mar. 31, 2022 |Prairie Doc® host Andrew Ellsworth, MD, is joined by the following health care professionals who answer viewer questions about medical cannabis: Tyler Jares, MD, Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine Sioux Falls, Jeremy Daniel, PharmD, SDSU College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions, Tim Rave, President, CEO, South Dakota Ass...

Preventing and Treating Infectious Diseases | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Mar. 24, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Kelly Evans Hullinger, MD, is joined by Jennifer Hsu, MD, of Sanford Infectious Disease and Travel Medicine Clinic. They answer viewer questions regarding infectious diseases such as sepsis, influenza, shingles, and more.

Cancer: Facts Over Fear | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Feb. 24, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D., is joined by Heidi McKean, MD with Avera Medical Group Oncology & Hematology Sioux Falls. They answer viewer questions about a variety of cancers.

Back Pain | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Feb. 17, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Debra Johnston, M.D., is joined by Matthew Wingate, MD, of Orthopedic Institute and Chuck McCullough, CHT, DPT | Avera Therapy - Brookings. They answer viewer questions including sources of back pain, back surgery, and new treatment options.

"Who's Who" in Healthcare | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Feb. 10, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Jill Kruse, DO, along with guests Jennifer McKay, MD, with Avera Health and Natalie Owens-Sloan, MD, a Locum Tenens, answer viewer questions about the role of hospitalists and how they communicate and coordinate with other members of the healthcare team.

Ophthalmology: More Than Meets the Eye | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Feb. 3, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Andrew Ellsworth, M.D., along with guests Elise In’t Veld, MD and Ryan Geraets, MD with Ophthalmology Ltd, answer viewer questions about vision problems including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Hormones and the Endocrine System | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Jan. 27, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D., along with John Palmer, DO with Monument Health Rapid City Clinic answer viewer questions about hormones and the endocrine system.

Ask the Prairie Docs | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Jan. 20, 2022 Prairie Doc® host Deb Johnston, MD, and the three other Prairie Docs® -- Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D., Jill Kruse, D.O., and Andrew Ellsworth, M.D. -- answer viewer questions about anything medical.

When the Body Attacks Itself (Rheumatology) | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Jan. 13, 2022 | Prairie Doc® host Jill Kruse, DO, along with Mark Vercel, DO, Avera Rheumatology Sioux Falls, and Martina Ziegenbein, MD, Cape Cod Rheumatology Center - Hyannis, Massachusetts, answer viewer questions about rheumatological conditions.

Humanity in Medicine | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Jan. 6, 2021 | Joy Falkenburg, MD, Monument Health Custer Clinic, and guest physicians Wyatt O'Day, MD, Independent Practitioner, and Terry Graber, MD, Monument Health Hill City Clinic, discuss humanity in medicine and the importance of effective communication with your doctor.

Prairie Doc® Insights | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Dec. 30, 2021 | Each of the four Prairie Docs® delve into a medical topic of personal interest. Dr. Andrew Ellsworth focuses on the Frontier and Rural Medicine (FARM) program. Dr. Jill Kruse talks about aviation medical exams and flight physicals, Dr. Debra Johnston and her guests explain pharmacogenomics and its increasing importance, and Dr...

Humanity in Medicine | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Jan. 6, 2021 | Joy Falkenburg, MD, Monument Health Custer Clinic, and guest physicians Wyatt O'Day, MD, Independent Practitioner, and Terry Graber, MD, Monument Health Hill City Clinic, discuss humanity in medicine and the importance of effective communication with your doctor.

Who Responds When You Call 911? | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Dec. 16, 2021 | Prairie Doc® host Dr. Debra Johnston, and guest physician Dr. Matthew Owens, Community Memorial Hospital and Redfield Clinic, discuss and take viewer questions about emergency medical services, especially in rural areas.

Bones & Groans | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Dec. 9, 2021 | Prairie Doc® host Andrew Ellsworth, MD, along with Matthew Blake, MD, of Avera Orthopedics, Sioux Falls, and David Jones, MD, Orthopedic Institute, Sioux Falls, answer viewer questions about orthopedic issues such as fractures, hip replacement, prosthetics and orthotics, and more.

Eat to Your Health | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Nov. 18, 2021 | Prairie Doc® host Deb Johnston, MD, along with Kendra Kattelmann, PhD, Director/Distinguished Professor, SDSU School of Health and Nutritional Sciences, and Dawn Flickema, MD, Avera Medical Group Integrative Medicine, answer viewer questions about food, vitamins, and overall nutrition.

Keep the Beat Alive: Issues of the Heart | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Nov. 4, 2021 | Prairie Doc® host Dr. Andrew Ellsworth and his guest physicians Meghana Kunkala Helder, MD, North Central Heart - A division of Avera Heart Hospital, and Mohammed A. Chowdhury, MD, also with North Central Heart, take questions about heart issues and treatments.

Wound Care | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Oct. 28, 2021 | Prairie Doc® host Dr. Jill Kruse is joined by Katherine Lincoln, DO, MHA, FACOFP, FAAFP, Guthrie Medical Group, Sayre, PA, and Nephi Jones, DPM, Avera Orthopedics, Brookings. They answer viewer questions about the importance of proper wound care and various treatments.

Protecting Mom | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Oct. 21, 2021 | Prairie Doc® host Dr. Deb Johnston is joined by Lisa L. Saul, MD, MBA, President, Mother Baby Clinical Service Line, Allina Health, and Larissa Bennis, MD, FACOG | Avera Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology, to discuss ways to protect mothers and their babies.

Belly Pain and Gut Health | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Oct. 14, 2021 Prairie Doc, Kelly Evans-Hullinger, discusses gastrointestinal diseases, treatments, and causes with Dr. Cristina Hill-Jensen of Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology, Sioux Falls, South Dakota