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Our eye health may be affected by various conditions. Dr. Ken Knudston and Dr. Debra Johnston talk us through detection, prevention, and treatment of eye concerns.

Why do some people experience allergies? How can allergies be treated? Do our allergies change over time? Dr. Mark Bubak answers these questions and more.

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.

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.

Dr. Ethan Snow describes the interesting and significant ways research on anatomical variations impact medical care.

How to identify different types of pain, treatment options, and information about when you should be seeking help from a professional and what you can do at home. Brian Kvamme, CRNA and Prairie Doc Andrew Ellsworth answer our medical questions. prairi

How can we support teens and their mental health in these formative years? Dr. Jill Kruse talks about anxiety, depression, resources available, and more. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Understanding Parkinson's Disease symptoms and treatments with Prairie Doc Kelly Evans-Hullinger.

Breast cancer detection and treatments are discussed with Dr. Debra Johnston. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Dietician Katy VanderWal answers our questions about healthy eating.

Vaccines - the history, science, and benefits - with Prairie Doc Andrew Ellsworth. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

What is dementia? How do we care for those with dementia? Prairie Doc Jill Kruse answers these questions and more. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Today we are talking about Medical Education with Dr. Tim Ridgway, Dean of the USD Sanford School of Medicine, and Prairie Doc Kelly Evans-Hullinger.

"As we think about health, let’s not forget that we aren’t all starting in the same place. It’s worth thinking about how we can address some of those disadvantages," Prairie Doc Debra Johnston. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Colonoscopies, constipation, acid reflux and more are discussed with Prairie Doc Andrew Ellsworth.

Hospitalists are physicians providing care to patients in a growing number of hospitals. Prairie Doc Jill Kruse explains how hospitalists work with a team both in and out of the hospital to provide care. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Lung disease refers to any condition that affects the lungs and can hinder the ability to breathe properly. Common types of lung diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and lung cancer. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Changes in our skin may need attention. Prairie Doc Kelly Evans-Hullinger talks about dry skin, eczema, skin cancer, and more.

Varicose veins, blood pressure, cholesterol, stents and more are explained by Prairie Doc Jill Kruse.

Sleep apnea detection and treatment discussion with Dr. Debra Johnston. She also answers listeners' questions about measles and hydrocephalus. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Prairie Doc Kelly Evans-Hullinger talks about taking care of our heart health and what to do when we have symptoms that something might not be right. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Our eye health may be affected by various conditions. Dr. Ken Knudtson and Dr. Debra Johnston talk us through detection, prevention, and treatment of eye concerns.

Men's health issues including prostate concerns, testosterone levels, sexual health and more are discussed by Prairie Doc Andrew Ellsworth.

How can we support teens and their mental health in these formative years? Dr. Jill Kruse talks about anxiety, depression, resources available, and more. Send your medical questions to ask@prairiedoc.org.

Prairie Doc Kelly Evans-Hullinger talks about grief, hospice, and palliative care and the many resources available to help individuals experiencing loss.