Apple a Day Get inspired to live your healthiest life with Lake Region Healthcare's Apple a Day, featuring expert guidance and healthy habits for daily life. en-us false Lake Region Healthcare lakeregionhealthcarevideos@gmail.com http://lake-region-v8-site-364.siteassist.biz/health-wellness/apple-a-day/ 2024 Lake Region Healthcare March 2026: Dawn Dahlgren-Roemmich, CNM, DNP 386fddb3-0b46-462b-8200-bacac0872a22 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0700 false March 2026: Dawn Dahlgren-Roemmich, CNM, DNP On today’s episode we get to know Dawn Dahlgren Roemmich, a Certified Nurse Midwife joining the women’s health team at Lake Region Healthcare this month. Dawn shares her background in nursing and midwifery and her philosophy of care, which emphasizes treating patients like family and providing holistic, personalized support. Dawn also explained the scope of a nurse-midwife's practice and highlighted her special interests in natural childbirth, waterbirth, and functional medicine.

]]> On today’s episode we get to know Dawn Dahlgren Roemmich, a Certified Nurse Midwife joining the women’s health team at Lake Region Healthcare this month. Dawn shares her background in nursing and midwifery and her philosophy of care, which emphasizes treating patients like family and providing holistic, personalized support. Dawn also explained the scope of a nurse-midwife's practice and highlighted her special interests in natural childbirth, waterbirth, and functional medicine.

]]> February 2026: The Story of Buzzwell with Kate Bjorge, LRH Foundation Development Directory 61e9b550-7aee-46ac-bfbe-a17740491fb1 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0700 false February 2026: The Story of Buzzwell with Kate Bjorge, LRH Foundation Development Directory The Story of Buzzwell - Lake Region Healthcare’s New Mascot 

Lake Region Healthcare introduced Buzzwell to the community earlier this month and Kate Bjorge joins us today to share more about the story behind the new mascot. Listen in for a fun conversation about what sparked the idea, why a bee was chosen, how the name was picked, and where you can expect to see Buzzwell out and about promoting health & wellness and spreading joy & generosity across the region. 

]]> The Story of Buzzwell - Lake Region Healthcare’s New Mascot 

Lake Region Healthcare introduced Buzzwell to the community earlier this month and Kate Bjorge joins us today to share more about the story behind the new mascot. Listen in for a fun conversation about what sparked the idea, why a bee was chosen, how the name was picked, and where you can expect to see Buzzwell out and about promoting health & wellness and spreading joy & generosity across the region. 

]]> February 2026: Kayla Larson, Exercise Physiologist at Lake Region Healthcare’s Cardiac Rehab Center 8ccf3dbd-c9c5-4d4e-8f29-9ce24de116ce Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0700 false February 2026: Kayla Larson, Exercise Physiologist at Lake Region Healthcare’s Cardiac Rehab Center Heart Health Month - February is heart health month and Kayla shares some practical heart-healthy tips for prevention of heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death among men and women. She also gives background on the benefits of cardiac rehab for those who have experienced a cardiac event and previews the new “Intensive Cardiac Rehab” program coming to LRH later this spring.

]]> Heart Health Month - February is heart health month and Kayla shares some practical heart-healthy tips for prevention of heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death among men and women. She also gives background on the benefits of cardiac rehab for those who have experienced a cardiac event and previews the new “Intensive Cardiac Rehab” program coming to LRH later this spring.

]]> January 2026: "New Year Resolutions and the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - Part Two of Two" d3f7bc55-6584-4687-9cba-b2a72f13bb6e Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0700 false January 2026: "New Year Resolutions and the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - Part Two of Two" January is a time for resolutions as we seek a "reset" after the holidays. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness Lake Region Healthcare's Unity Wellness Center, joins us for a two-part series focused on lifestyle medicine as a basis for a new year reset. In this first episode, the pillars of nutrition and physical activity were the focus. In the second episode of the series, Natalie continues to explain the remaining four pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - restorative sleep, managing stress, avoidance of risky substances, and social connections - as an evidence-based approach to health along with simple ways to improve your health in each.

]]> January is a time for resolutions as we seek a "reset" after the holidays. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness Lake Region Healthcare's Unity Wellness Center, joins us for a two-part series focused on lifestyle medicine as a basis for a new year reset. In this first episode, the pillars of nutrition and physical activity were the focus. In the second episode of the series, Natalie continues to explain the remaining four pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - restorative sleep, managing stress, avoidance of risky substances, and social connections - as an evidence-based approach to health along with simple ways to improve your health in each.

]]> January 2026: "New Year Resolutions and the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - Part One of Two" 4957d0fa-26ca-42b8-9497-28efe8a4143b Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0700 false January 2026: "New Year Resolutions and the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine - Part One of Two" January is a time for resolutions as we seek a "reset" after the holidays. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness Lake Region Healthcare's Unity Wellness Center, joins us for a two-part series focused on lifestyle medicine as a basis for a new year reset. In this first episode of the series, Natalie shares some background on Lifestyle Medicine as an evidence-based approach to health and takes a closer look at two of the six pillars of health: nutrition and physical activity.

]]> January is a time for resolutions as we seek a "reset" after the holidays. Natalie Knutson, Director of Wellness Lake Region Healthcare's Unity Wellness Center, joins us for a two-part series focused on lifestyle medicine as a basis for a new year reset. In this first episode of the series, Natalie shares some background on Lifestyle Medicine as an evidence-based approach to health and takes a closer look at two of the six pillars of health: nutrition and physical activity.

]]> December 2025: Meet Dr. Marie Johnson, OB/GYBN  2b1faa55-83b1-447a-9f59-32babb76e619 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false December 2025: Meet Dr. Marie Johnson, OB/GYBN  Join us as we get to know Lake Region Healthcare’s newest member of the women’s health team, Dr. Marie Johnson, OB/GYN. Dr. Johnson shares her background in high-risk obstetrics and fertility care and how her personal experience with IVF fueled her passion for helping women with fertility.  She also explains how practice will cover the full spectrum of women’s health from adolescent care and pregnancy to menopause, with a specialized focus on fertility treatments.

]]> Join us as we get to know Lake Region Healthcare’s newest member of the women’s health team, Dr. Marie Johnson, OB/GYN. Dr. Johnson shares her background in high-risk obstetrics and fertility care and how her personal experience with IVF fueled her passion for helping women with fertility.  She also explains how practice will cover the full spectrum of women’s health from adolescent care and pregnancy to menopause, with a specialized focus on fertility treatments.

]]> November 2025: Meet Dr. William Schertzing, General Surgeon 916fcb72-259e-47a2-925d-3158017187dc Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false November 2025: Meet Dr. William Schertzing, General Surgeon Get to know Lake Region Healthcare’s newest General Surgeon, Dr. William Schertzing. On today’s episode we talk with him about his philosophy for holistic patient care based on shared decision-making and the importance of clear, comprehensive patient education. He also shares how he specifically sought a rural practice in Minnesota to be closer to family and wants to keep his surgical practice broad to serve the community effectively, reducing the need for patients to travel for specialized care.

]]> Get to know Lake Region Healthcare’s newest General Surgeon, Dr. William Schertzing. On today’s episode we talk with him about his philosophy for holistic patient care based on shared decision-making and the importance of clear, comprehensive patient education. He also shares how he specifically sought a rural practice in Minnesota to be closer to family and wants to keep his surgical practice broad to serve the community effectively, reducing the need for patients to travel for specialized care.

]]> November 2025: Understanding and Managing Different Types of Headaches 0461977c-2e22-4472-a1d4-366c93d27842 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false November 2025: Understanding and Managing Different Types of Headaches Our guest today is Nurse Practitioner Kayla Valdez from Lake Region Healthcare's neurology department, who shares expertise on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of headaches. The conversation covers the common types of headaches, particularly tension and migraine headaches, and the importance of proper diagnosis for effective treatment. It also touches on various treatment options from over-the-counter medications to prescription drugs, Botox and non-medication devices as well as the importance of lifestyle interventions, the risks of medication overuse, and the need to reduce the stigma associated with migraine as a serious neurological disease.

]]> Our guest today is Nurse Practitioner Kayla Valdez from Lake Region Healthcare's neurology department, who shares expertise on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of headaches. The conversation covers the common types of headaches, particularly tension and migraine headaches, and the importance of proper diagnosis for effective treatment. It also touches on various treatment options from over-the-counter medications to prescription drugs, Botox and non-medication devices as well as the importance of lifestyle interventions, the risks of medication overuse, and the need to reduce the stigma associated with migraine as a serious neurological disease.

]]> October 2025: Meet Keri Anderson, PA f8d4ac3b-a956-43fc-b868-5f4980c2c9f6 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false October 2025: Meet Keri Anderson, PA Meet, Keri Anderson, our newest physician assistant joining the emergency department at the Elbow Lake Medical Center. Keri shares her background, including her non-linear career path from nursing to cosmetology and back to medicine. She talks about her passion for the unpredictability of emergency medicine, her patient-centered philosophy of care, and explained the role of a Level Four Trauma Center. She also touched on her emerging interest in hormone therapy, her personal hobbies, and provided a health tip for listeners.

]]> Meet, Keri Anderson, our newest physician assistant joining the emergency department at the Elbow Lake Medical Center. Keri shares her background, including her non-linear career path from nursing to cosmetology and back to medicine. She talks about her passion for the unpredictability of emergency medicine, her patient-centered philosophy of care, and explained the role of a Level Four Trauma Center. She also touched on her emerging interest in hormone therapy, her personal hobbies, and provided a health tip for listeners.

]]> October 2025: Meet Paige Fritz, PA 64263e38-f31f-4ebd-8f08-10b81398d269 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false October 2025: Meet Paige Fritz, PA Paige Fritz is a Physician Assistant and is joining Lake Region Healthcare to serve as a Physician Extender for Dr. Dennis Gerold, Dr. Kristina England, and Susie Berg, PA. She's a Dalton, MN native and is excited to be back home to establish her PA practice here with these exceptional providers. Listen in to learn more about Paige, about the role of a Physician Extender, and to hear how Paige plans to use her background as a Medical Laboratory Technician to better serve her patients.

]]> Paige Fritz is a Physician Assistant and is joining Lake Region Healthcare to serve as a Physician Extender for Dr. Dennis Gerold, Dr. Kristina England, and Susie Berg, PA. She's a Dalton, MN native and is excited to be back home to establish her PA practice here with these exceptional providers. Listen in to learn more about Paige, about the role of a Physician Extender, and to hear how Paige plans to use her background as a Medical Laboratory Technician to better serve her patients.

]]> October 2025: Meet Dillon Boen, PA 3b857949-6028-4474-b78b-24630550eed5 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false October 2025: Meet Dillon Boen, PA Today we welcome Dillon Boen, PA as the newest member of our growing medical staff. Dillon shares what led him to a career in medicine after growing up helping his parents run the “Bluebird Gardens” farm near Fergus Falls. He talks with us about his previous work in cardiology, his new dual role in internal medicine and cardiology at Lake Region Healthcare, and his patient care philosophy centered on listening and building relationships. He also shared his interests in preventive medicine and his personal hobbies, including coaching Brazilian Jiujitsu.

]]> Today we welcome Dillon Boen, PA as the newest member of our growing medical staff. Dillon shares what led him to a career in medicine after growing up helping his parents run the “Bluebird Gardens” farm near Fergus Falls. He talks with us about his previous work in cardiology, his new dual role in internal medicine and cardiology at Lake Region Healthcare, and his patient care philosophy centered on listening and building relationships. He also shared his interests in preventive medicine and his personal hobbies, including coaching Brazilian Jiujitsu.

]]> September 2025: Emily Janochoski, NP – Family Medicine 5626d011-adf6-4942-8159-6bba294c028c Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false September 2025: Emily Janochoski, NP – Family Medicine Today’s guest is Emily Janochoski, the newest nurse practitioner joining the family practice team at Lake Region Healthcare. Emily shares her motivation for becoming a nurse practitioner, her patient care philosophy, and the types of appointments she’ll be offering to patients of all ages. She also lets us in on one of her favorite hobbies, her dahlia garden and the hummingbirds it attracts!

]]> Today’s guest is Emily Janochoski, the newest nurse practitioner joining the family practice team at Lake Region Healthcare. Emily shares her motivation for becoming a nurse practitioner, her patient care philosophy, and the types of appointments she’ll be offering to patients of all ages. She also lets us in on one of her favorite hobbies, her dahlia garden and the hummingbirds it attracts!

]]> September 2025: Prostate Health - Prostate Prevention Month with Dr. Steven Moore, Urologist 26f8eb3e-94ca-4934-8f41-d5d62b69069c Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false September 2025: Prostate Health - Prostate Prevention Month with Dr. Steven Moore, Urologist Dr. Steven Moore from the LRH Urology department joins us for September, National Prostate Health Month, to discuss the symptoms, screening, and treatment of prostate issues including background on the controversy around PSA screening. He also emphasizes the importance of shared decision making between patients and providers as a crucial aspect of prostate cancer treatment and recognition.

]]> Dr. Steven Moore from the LRH Urology department joins us for September, National Prostate Health Month, to discuss the symptoms, screening, and treatment of prostate issues including background on the controversy around PSA screening. He also emphasizes the importance of shared decision making between patients and providers as a crucial aspect of prostate cancer treatment and recognition.

]]> August 2025: Meet Dr. Ryan Herold-Ordonez, General Surgeon 9258132e-0755-4c63-aacb-4e5ffdd1f16d Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false August 2025: Meet Dr. Ryan Herold-Ordonez, General Surgeon Dr. Herold-Ordonez has returned to his home state of Minnesota to join the General Surgery team at Lake Region Healthcare. Listen in to hear more about his background, motivations for pursuing medicine and surgery, his patient care philosophy, the types of procedures he’ll perform, and his special interest in helping people find relief from hemorrhoid problems.

]]> Dr. Herold-Ordonez has returned to his home state of Minnesota to join the General Surgery team at Lake Region Healthcare. Listen in to hear more about his background, motivations for pursuing medicine and surgery, his patient care philosophy, the types of procedures he’ll perform, and his special interest in helping people find relief from hemorrhoid problems.

]]> August 2025: National Immunization Awareness Month - Dr. Ibrahim Khan, Primary Care - Family Medicine da80aef8-3f98-46a2-a1aa-2d00c483860a Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false August 2025: National Immunization Awareness Month - Dr. Ibrahim Khan, Primary Care - Family Medicine National Immunization Awareness Month: Addressing Vaccine Questions, Concerns & Misconceptions

Dr. Ibrahim Khan, a primary care family medicine physician at Lake Region Healthcare, joins us for this discussion during National Immunization Awareness Month.  We ask Dr. Khan about the most common patient concerns about vaccines, how he approaches these conversations, the evidence supporting vaccine effectiveness and safety, and his responses to specific claims about vaccine ingredients, natural immunity, and mRNA technology.

]]> National Immunization Awareness Month: Addressing Vaccine Questions, Concerns & Misconceptions

Dr. Ibrahim Khan, a primary care family medicine physician at Lake Region Healthcare, joins us for this discussion during National Immunization Awareness Month.  We ask Dr. Khan about the most common patient concerns about vaccines, how he approaches these conversations, the evidence supporting vaccine effectiveness and safety, and his responses to specific claims about vaccine ingredients, natural immunity, and mRNA technology.

]]> July 2025: Danielle Lesmeister, PMHNP – new psychiatric provider in Elbow Lake and Morris 91c80663-5b69-4254-918a-d58870cc43c9 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false July 2025: Danielle Lesmeister, PMHNP – new psychiatric provider in Elbow Lake and Morris Today’s guest is Danielle Lesmeister, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who recently moved from her administrative role at Lake Region Healthcare to join the medical group and offer psychiatry services. She will see patients from infancy to older adulthood in both Elbow Lake and Morris. Hear about Danielle’s background in nursing, including work in home care and psychiatric nursing, and how her personal connection to mental health issues, having lost a close friend to suicide, inspired her to pursue this specialty. Danielle shares more about her practice’s holistic approach and her aim to make access to mental health care easy, encouraged, and free from stigma.

]]> Today’s guest is Danielle Lesmeister, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who recently moved from her administrative role at Lake Region Healthcare to join the medical group and offer psychiatry services. She will see patients from infancy to older adulthood in both Elbow Lake and Morris. Hear about Danielle’s background in nursing, including work in home care and psychiatric nursing, and how her personal connection to mental health issues, having lost a close friend to suicide, inspired her to pursue this specialty. Danielle shares more about her practice’s holistic approach and her aim to make access to mental health care easy, encouraged, and free from stigma.

]]> July 2025: Meet our new Medical Staff - Dr. Theresa Holladay cefdeade-697d-4aa1-8ad7-3844cf6249a5 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false July 2025: Meet our new Medical Staff - Dr. Theresa Holladay Today we’re excited to introduce Dr. Theresa Holladay, OB/GYN to our community. She is an experienced OB/GYN provider with over 30 years in the medical field. She has had a diverse career, including a solo private practice and working in federal clinic systems serving underserved populations, along with a wide range of expertise, including obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive psychiatry.

In addition to her background, we talk with Dr. Holladay today about her insights as a certified menopause provider and the importance of balancing lifestyle factors and hormone replacement therapy for women in the second half of life. We also spoke with her about what it means to be member of Postpartum Support International in providing comprehensive care and access to resources for new mothers.

]]> Today we’re excited to introduce Dr. Theresa Holladay, OB/GYN to our community. She is an experienced OB/GYN provider with over 30 years in the medical field. She has had a diverse career, including a solo private practice and working in federal clinic systems serving underserved populations, along with a wide range of expertise, including obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive psychiatry.

In addition to her background, we talk with Dr. Holladay today about her insights as a certified menopause provider and the importance of balancing lifestyle factors and hormone replacement therapy for women in the second half of life. We also spoke with her about what it means to be member of Postpartum Support International in providing comprehensive care and access to resources for new mothers.

]]> June 2025: Meet Miranda Mathison, PA new provider at LRH in Wound Care Center b574eb06-9001-484d-83b9-40696321ab2c Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false June 2025: Meet Miranda Mathison, PA new provider at LRH in Wound Care Center Miranda Mathison is the newest member of our medical staff, serving as a Physician Assistant in the Wound Care Center. Originally from Devils Lake, ND and originally a dental hygienist, Miranda shares why she became a Physician Assistant later in life, what wound care is, and who can benefit from it in this episode of Apple a Day.

]]> Miranda Mathison is the newest member of our medical staff, serving as a Physician Assistant in the Wound Care Center. Originally from Devils Lake, ND and originally a dental hygienist, Miranda shares why she became a Physician Assistant later in life, what wound care is, and who can benefit from it in this episode of Apple a Day.

]]> June 2025: Meet our newest provider on the pediatrics team, Shelby Schermerhorn, PA. a0751884-8e23-4384-a372-539a0d04709b Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false June 2025: Meet our newest provider on the pediatrics team, Shelby Schermerhorn, PA. A Pelican Rapids native, Shelby is excited to return to her hometown area and join the pediatrics team at Lake Region Healthcare, where she feels a strong sense of community and familiarity. On today’s show she shares educational and professional journey, her care philosophy, which emphasizes shared decision-making, evidence-based practice, and a holistic approach that considers both traditional and alternative treatments. We also talk about challenges in children's health today, particularly around mental health and the impact of social media and how modeling healthy behaviors as parents and adults plays a crucial role in shaping children's well-being.

]]> A Pelican Rapids native, Shelby is excited to return to her hometown area and join the pediatrics team at Lake Region Healthcare, where she feels a strong sense of community and familiarity. On today’s show she shares educational and professional journey, her care philosophy, which emphasizes shared decision-making, evidence-based practice, and a holistic approach that considers both traditional and alternative treatments. We also talk about challenges in children's health today, particularly around mental health and the impact of social media and how modeling healthy behaviors as parents and adults plays a crucial role in shaping children's well-being.

]]> May 2025: Meet Corina Mark, PA – General Surgery 84c80af5-5b54-4acc-a662-bf684335181d Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false May 2025: Meet Corina Mark, PA – General Surgery Corina Mark, PA has joined the General Surgery team at Lake Region Healthcare, and we spend some time getting to know her better on today’s show. Inspired by her mom, an RN, she pursued a career in medicine to follow her mom’s passion of caring for people. A native of Dalton, MN Corina was born at Lake Region Healthcare and says she considers this home and that she is excited to care for the community she grew up in. Listen in to learn more about her care philosophy, her practice, and her hobbies outside of medicine.

]]> Corina Mark, PA has joined the General Surgery team at Lake Region Healthcare, and we spend some time getting to know her better on today’s show. Inspired by her mom, an RN, she pursued a career in medicine to follow her mom’s passion of caring for people. A native of Dalton, MN Corina was born at Lake Region Healthcare and says she considers this home and that she is excited to care for the community she grew up in. Listen in to learn more about her care philosophy, her practice, and her hobbies outside of medicine.

]]> May 2025: Terri Swenson, RN – Program Director for Senior Life Solutions 5b6a8da8-e131-4c05-b383-a460ca5fd42f Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false May 2025: Terri Swenson, RN – Program Director for Senior Life Solutions May Mental Health Month

Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being and should be addressed at all stages of life. Terri Swenson joins us today to talk about mental health signs, symptoms, and solutions for all ages, but with a particular emphasis on mental health issues in older adults. She also extends an invitation to an open house on May 15th to tour the Senior Life Solutions outpatient psychiatry program in Elbow Lake in celebration of Mental Health Month.

]]> May Mental Health Month

Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being and should be addressed at all stages of life. Terri Swenson joins us today to talk about mental health signs, symptoms, and solutions for all ages, but with a particular emphasis on mental health issues in older adults. She also extends an invitation to an open house on May 15th to tour the Senior Life Solutions outpatient psychiatry program in Elbow Lake in celebration of Mental Health Month.

]]> April 2025: Andrea Rader-Mendler, PA - Rosacea Awareness Month Skin Tips 656380e9-72b2-495a-be93-73d871f6fb7d Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false April 2025: Andrea Rader-Mendler, PA - Rosacea Awareness Month Skin Tips Rosacea is a common, chronic skin condition affecting millions of people who experience facial redness, burning, stinging, itching, and sometimes swelling associated with it. Andrea Rader-Mendler, PA in the Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery department at LRH talks with us about the key differences between rosacea and acne, her recommended approaches to managing rosacea flare-ups, and also touches on some general skin health questions around sunscreen and anti-aging products and treatments as well. 

]]> Rosacea is a common, chronic skin condition affecting millions of people who experience facial redness, burning, stinging, itching, and sometimes swelling associated with it. Andrea Rader-Mendler, PA in the Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery department at LRH talks with us about the key differences between rosacea and acne, her recommended approaches to managing rosacea flare-ups, and also touches on some general skin health questions around sunscreen and anti-aging products and treatments as well. 

]]> April 2025: Lisa Cole and Kate Jorgenson, Occupational Therapists and Driver Rehab Specialists d673c87a-b9c8-469e-854d-632322e07fa4 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false April 2025: Lisa Cole and Kate Jorgenson, Occupational Therapists and Driver Rehab Specialists April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month and two OT’s from Lake Region Healthcare join us today to talk about one of the unique Occupational Therapy programs offered here. The Driver Rehab program at Lake Region Healthcare assesses individuals' fitness to drive and provides training and vehicle modifications to help them maintain their independence. Lisa & Kate share how the program serves a wide range of clients, including older adults, those with acquired disabilities, and individuals with developmental conditions that impact their driving ability.

]]> April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month and two OT’s from Lake Region Healthcare join us today to talk about one of the unique Occupational Therapy programs offered here. The Driver Rehab program at Lake Region Healthcare assesses individuals' fitness to drive and provides training and vehicle modifications to help them maintain their independence. Lisa & Kate share how the program serves a wide range of clients, including older adults, those with acquired disabilities, and individuals with developmental conditions that impact their driving ability.

]]> March 2025: Whitney Johnson, Speech Language Pathologist e01268e7-e1cb-4c1d-aeee-67ba3b250928 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false March 2025: Whitney Johnson, Speech Language Pathologist Whitney Johnson is certified brain injury Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) on the Lake Region Healthcare Rehab Therapy team. Brain injuries can have a significant impact on an individual's physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning and Speech Language Pathologists play a crucial role in helping brain injury patients regain independence and return to their daily activities. For March, Brain Injury Awareness Month,  Whitney shares her extensive knowledge and encourages us all to be more mindful of the broad and often invisible impacts of brain injuries.

]]> Whitney Johnson is certified brain injury Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) on the Lake Region Healthcare Rehab Therapy team. Brain injuries can have a significant impact on an individual's physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning and Speech Language Pathologists play a crucial role in helping brain injury patients regain independence and return to their daily activities. For March, Brain Injury Awareness Month,  Whitney shares her extensive knowledge and encourages us all to be more mindful of the broad and often invisible impacts of brain injuries.

]]> March 2025: Dr. Abigail Smith, DPM 1584ad67-f488-4ed7-805c-0106cf62180e Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false March 2025: Dr. Abigail Smith, DPM Dr. Abigail Smith has recently joined our team of healthcare providers to offer foot and ankle care in the Fergus Falls Clinic, the Wound Care Center, the Elbow Lake Clinic and the Morris Clinic. Dr. Smith shares her passion for helping patients with foot and ankle issues and her commitment to providing compassionate, judgment-free care along with more information on the services she will be offering and some tips for foot care. A Minnesota native, we are excited to welcome Dr. Smith back to west-central Minnesota and to the Lake Region Healthcare Foot and Ankle team.

]]> Dr. Abigail Smith has recently joined our team of healthcare providers to offer foot and ankle care in the Fergus Falls Clinic, the Wound Care Center, the Elbow Lake Clinic and the Morris Clinic. Dr. Smith shares her passion for helping patients with foot and ankle issues and her commitment to providing compassionate, judgment-free care along with more information on the services she will be offering and some tips for foot care. A Minnesota native, we are excited to welcome Dr. Smith back to west-central Minnesota and to the Lake Region Healthcare Foot and Ankle team.

]]> February 2025: Ashley Fischer, NP - Podiatry/Foot and Ankle 68dc5f0d-9747-4b86-b666-400d8b693e9c Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false February 2025: Ashley Fischer, NP - Podiatry/Foot and Ankle On today’s episode we get to know Ashley Fischer, NP, the newest member of the foot & ankle team in the podiatry department at Lake Region Healthcare. She shares the impact a nurse had on her during a difficult time in her life which inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare, as well as how her experiences working in different healthcare settings as a travel nurse gave her a unique perspective on how to provide high-quality, personalized patient care and reinforced her belief in the value of smaller, more collaborative organizations.

]]> On today’s episode we get to know Ashley Fischer, NP, the newest member of the foot & ankle team in the podiatry department at Lake Region Healthcare. She shares the impact a nurse had on her during a difficult time in her life which inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare, as well as how her experiences working in different healthcare settings as a travel nurse gave her a unique perspective on how to provide high-quality, personalized patient care and reinforced her belief in the value of smaller, more collaborative organizations.

]]> February 2025: Kayla Larson, Clinical Physiologist at Lake Region Healthcare’s Cardiac Rehab Center de882949-4921-4651-9fcb-e9014e712169 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false February 2025: Kayla Larson, Clinical Physiologist at Lake Region Healthcare’s Cardiac Rehab Center February is National Heart Health Month, and Kayla Larson from LRH Cardiac Rehab joins us to shed light on various aspects of heart health, including the importance of knowing one's individual risk factors, preventive measures, the role of physical activity, and the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation.

]]> February is National Heart Health Month, and Kayla Larson from LRH Cardiac Rehab joins us to shed light on various aspects of heart health, including the importance of knowing one's individual risk factors, preventive measures, the role of physical activity, and the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation.

]]> January 2025: Jen Eisenhuth, Respiratory Therapist 46ac462d-5491-40fc-adcd-7bc51c9df839 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false January 2025: Jen Eisenhuth, Respiratory Therapist Influenza, RSV, Covid and rhinovirus are all widespread in our region right now. Respiratory Therapist, Jen Eisenhuth joins us to talk about risk factors and symptoms for severe respiratory illness, especially for those with underlying conditions like lung disease, COPD, asthma, diabetes, and heart disease as well as the importance of preventive measures. She also shares more about the role of respiratory therapists in diagnosing lung diseases with pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and in educating people on how to manage asthma and COPD, smoking cessation support and sleep studies.

]]> Influenza, RSV, Covid and rhinovirus are all widespread in our region right now. Respiratory Therapist, Jen Eisenhuth joins us to talk about risk factors and symptoms for severe respiratory illness, especially for those with underlying conditions like lung disease, COPD, asthma, diabetes, and heart disease as well as the importance of preventive measures. She also shares more about the role of respiratory therapists in diagnosing lung diseases with pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and in educating people on how to manage asthma and COPD, smoking cessation support and sleep studies.

]]> January 2025: Jason Bergstrand, Lake Region Takes Root Community Garden Project Coordinator 73e79f28-e72e-4818-8e3a-87c2084d9846 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0700 false January 2025: Jason Bergstrand, Lake Region Takes Root Community Garden Project Coordinator Lake Region Takes Root is a Community Garden and wellness initiative of Lake Region Healthcare that uses volunteer support to grow fresh produce that’s donated to local food shelves and the Salvation Army each summer. Jason Bergstrand is the visionary and project coordinator, and he joins us today to give us an update on the garden’s impact and inspire support of the latest project to expand its reach. He explains how a new hydroponic greenhouse will extend and expand the growing capacity of the garden to reach even more people and shares how the community can show their support with time, donations, or connections.

]]> Lake Region Takes Root is a Community Garden and wellness initiative of Lake Region Healthcare that uses volunteer support to grow fresh produce that’s donated to local food shelves and the Salvation Army each summer. Jason Bergstrand is the visionary and project coordinator, and he joins us today to give us an update on the garden’s impact and inspire support of the latest project to expand its reach. He explains how a new hydroponic greenhouse will extend and expand the growing capacity of the garden to reach even more people and shares how the community can show their support with time, donations, or connections.

]]> December 2024: Meet Dr. Dennis Gerold 3828efda-941d-49d0-8e04-5cb61ad6515f Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false December 2024: Meet Dr. Dennis Gerold Dr. Dennis Gerold joins our family medicine team this month, serving patients of all ages in both the Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake Clinic. Listen in to get to know more about his roots in Minnesota, his background serving as a physician in the Air Force the past 12 years in places across the globe, and why he chose to settle his family and practice in Fergus Falls now.

]]> Dr. Dennis Gerold joins our family medicine team this month, serving patients of all ages in both the Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake Clinic. Listen in to get to know more about his roots in Minnesota, his background serving as a physician in the Air Force the past 12 years in places across the globe, and why he chose to settle his family and practice in Fergus Falls now.

]]> December 2024: Meet Abby Mumm, B.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(ARRT) and Clinical Supervisor in LRH Radiology 99a04544-5007-4d2c-933c-c0d0fdc288f1 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false December 2024: Meet Abby Mumm, B.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(ARRT) and Clinical Supervisor in LRH Radiology Abby Mumm is a clinical supervisor on Lake Region Healthcare’s Radiology team and she also currently serves as the President of the Minnesota Society for Radiologist Technologists (MSRT). She took some time to visit with us about the unique and important role radiology techs play as the “eyes of the patient care team.” She shares the unique training and skills needed, the market demand for these professionals and the paths to become a radiology technologist, as well as what she hopes to accomplish during her term as MSRT President. Listen in for an insightful conversation with a passionate radiology professional!

]]> Abby Mumm is a clinical supervisor on Lake Region Healthcare’s Radiology team and she also currently serves as the President of the Minnesota Society for Radiologist Technologists (MSRT). She took some time to visit with us about the unique and important role radiology techs play as the “eyes of the patient care team.” She shares the unique training and skills needed, the market demand for these professionals and the paths to become a radiology technologist, as well as what she hopes to accomplish during her term as MSRT President. Listen in for an insightful conversation with a passionate radiology professional!

]]> November 2024: Meet Jaden Witt, DNP 3ad6886f-fbe7-469c-8d69-f757ab308436 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false November 2024: Meet Jaden Witt, DNP Today we get to know the newest member of our family medicine team in the Fergus Falls Clinic, Jaden Witt, DNP. Jaden is an Ashby, MN native who worked at LRH as an RN before pursuing her DNP certification. She also did her clinical training at LRH and feels a strong connection and desire to serve the community in this role at LRH. With a minor in integrative therapies, Jaden shares her interest in Lifestyle Medicine, her holistic and patient-centered approach to care, and for fun her passion for Minnesota sports!

]]> Today we get to know the newest member of our family medicine team in the Fergus Falls Clinic, Jaden Witt, DNP. Jaden is an Ashby, MN native who worked at LRH as an RN before pursuing her DNP certification. She also did her clinical training at LRH and feels a strong connection and desire to serve the community in this role at LRH. With a minor in integrative therapies, Jaden shares her interest in Lifestyle Medicine, her holistic and patient-centered approach to care, and for fun her passion for Minnesota sports!

]]> November 2024: Meet Terri Swenson the RN Program Director for Senior Life Solutions 856e0b0a-e069-435b-822c-5280d165448e Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false November 2024: Meet Terri Swenson the RN Program Director for Senior Life Solutions Lake Region Healthcare has added a new mental health service aimed at serving seniors in our region. Senior Life Solutions offers intensive psychotherapy services through group, individual and family therapies, medical management and education for people 65 and older. Terri Swenson is the RN Program Director and she joins us to talk about how this service can be accessed and who can benefit from this individualized whole-person approach to mental health care.

]]> Lake Region Healthcare has added a new mental health service aimed at serving seniors in our region. Senior Life Solutions offers intensive psychotherapy services through group, individual and family therapies, medical management and education for people 65 and older. Terri Swenson is the RN Program Director and she joins us to talk about how this service can be accessed and who can benefit from this individualized whole-person approach to mental health care.

]]> October 2024: Meet Randi Wicklund, DNP – ENT 68f6381e-cf5e-4cc6-b6a5-5a466fe290fe Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false October 2024: Meet Randi Wicklund, DNP – ENT Randi Wicklund has been a Board Certified Emergency Nurse in our Emergency Department for the past five years. After deciding to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, Randi knew she wanted to stay in Fergus Falls to establish her advanced practice because as she put it “Fergus Falls is home”. A 2004 graduate of Fergus Falls High School she feels a strong calling to serve patients in her home community. Get to know Randi and hear about her application of St. Mary’s Benedictine Value Number 53, making sure every person she serves is met with warmth and attentiveness and compassion and feels like they are being listened to.

]]> Randi Wicklund has been a Board Certified Emergency Nurse in our Emergency Department for the past five years. After deciding to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, Randi knew she wanted to stay in Fergus Falls to establish her advanced practice because as she put it “Fergus Falls is home”. A 2004 graduate of Fergus Falls High School she feels a strong calling to serve patients in her home community. Get to know Randi and hear about her application of St. Mary’s Benedictine Value Number 53, making sure every person she serves is met with warmth and attentiveness and compassion and feels like they are being listened to.

]]> October 2024: Meet Katie Peterson, NP and Madeline Iverson, NP 14a5cc26-9329-4ba5-aaad-2f570b18a83b Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false October 2024: Meet Katie Peterson, NP and Madeline Iverson, NP An Apple a Day 2 for 1! This month we get to know two new providers on our primary care team. Katie Peterson, NP has joined the Walk-In Clinic team. She shares how her son Archer was the inspiration behind pursuing her NP degree and how she hopes to use her role and her knowledge to make a difference in research or screenings for children to help alleviate the misdiagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. Madeline Iverson, NP is our second guest, a Battle Lake native who is joining the family medicine team in the Fergus Falls main clinic. Madeline talks with us about her holistic approach to care and her desire to understand each patient’s story in order to better manage their health.

]]> An Apple a Day 2 for 1! This month we get to know two new providers on our primary care team. Katie Peterson, NP has joined the Walk-In Clinic team. She shares how her son Archer was the inspiration behind pursuing her NP degree and how she hopes to use her role and her knowledge to make a difference in research or screenings for children to help alleviate the misdiagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. Madeline Iverson, NP is our second guest, a Battle Lake native who is joining the family medicine team in the Fergus Falls main clinic. Madeline talks with us about her holistic approach to care and her desire to understand each patient’s story in order to better manage their health.

]]> September 2024: Options for Delivery cacf4c9e-69a0-4e19-a2d7-4604c6ad7100 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false September 2024: Options for Delivery Continuing our Empowered Birth series, Dr. Katie Bressler and Heather Foresman, CNM today discuss empowerment in delivery options. Vaginal or c-section, medicated or unmedicated, water birth or side-saddle, the options for women with the LRH Women’s Health team are many and varied, and what you’ll hear in this episode is that the most important option is the one you prefer.

]]> Continuing our Empowered Birth series, Dr. Katie Bressler and Heather Foresman, CNM today discuss empowerment in delivery options. Vaginal or c-section, medicated or unmedicated, water birth or side-saddle, the options for women with the LRH Women’s Health team are many and varied, and what you’ll hear in this episode is that the most important option is the one you prefer.

]]> September 2024: Meet Dr. Hessenauer, Hematologist and Oncologist 56a45534-019d-4664-8ea5-2502e9901fdd Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false September 2024: Meet Dr. Hessenauer, Hematologist and Oncologist Meet the newest member of our cancer care team, Dr. Michael Hessenauer. He comes to us from InterMountain Healthcare in Utah where he has been practicing since completing his residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Hessenauer shares his care philosophy, his perceptions of the level of care and treatments available in Fergus Falls, and his desire to be part of the rural cancer care community in Fergus Falls that’s keeping exceptional cancer care close to home.

]]> Meet the newest member of our cancer care team, Dr. Michael Hessenauer. He comes to us from InterMountain Healthcare in Utah where he has been practicing since completing his residency and fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Hessenauer shares his care philosophy, his perceptions of the level of care and treatments available in Fergus Falls, and his desire to be part of the rural cancer care community in Fergus Falls that’s keeping exceptional cancer care close to home.

]]> August 2024: "Empowered Birth at LRH: Team Based Care Mixdown" e4a5c226-5e97-4fec-95c5-d441de36ec39 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false August 2024: "Empowered Birth at LRH: Team Based Care Mixdown" Continuing the series on Empowered Women’s Health, Dr. Bressler and Heather join us today to talk about the benefits of team-based to care. The role of the midwife, physicians, nurses, anesthetists, moms and partners are all crucial to create the best possible birth experience. Beyond that, this topic is important to the overall commitment to ensure continued birth services in rural communities like ours. We hope that listeners will find it relevant even if you're not a woman of childbearing age, as it speaks to some important themes in rural healthcare and how Lake Region Healthcare is adapting to remain viable and avoid the OB “desert” by continuing to offer essential services like obstetrics in our community. Listen in to hear firsthand from two very passionate women’s health providers how common goals and common values of patient-centeredness and evidence-based care across the team come together for safe and empowered deliveries.

]]> Continuing the series on Empowered Women’s Health, Dr. Bressler and Heather join us today to talk about the benefits of team-based to care. The role of the midwife, physicians, nurses, anesthetists, moms and partners are all crucial to create the best possible birth experience. Beyond that, this topic is important to the overall commitment to ensure continued birth services in rural communities like ours. We hope that listeners will find it relevant even if you're not a woman of childbearing age, as it speaks to some important themes in rural healthcare and how Lake Region Healthcare is adapting to remain viable and avoid the OB “desert” by continuing to offer essential services like obstetrics in our community. Listen in to hear firsthand from two very passionate women’s health providers how common goals and common values of patient-centeredness and evidence-based care across the team come together for safe and empowered deliveries.

]]> August 2024: Dr. Samantha Luer, Podiatrist 1b5a140a-01c0-43ee-b8d6-c635ef2e0b83 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false August 2024: Dr. Samantha Luer, Podiatrist Meet the newest member of our medical staff, Dr. Samantha Luer. She is a small town girl who grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and chose Podiatry after her own ankle injury exposed her to the specialty. Hear more about why she chose to move her practice from Nebraska to Lake Region Healthcare and the services she offers here.

]]> Meet the newest member of our medical staff, Dr. Samantha Luer. She is a small town girl who grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and chose Podiatry after her own ankle injury exposed her to the specialty. Hear more about why she chose to move her practice from Nebraska to Lake Region Healthcare and the services she offers here.

]]> July 2024: Meet new Walk-In Clinic Physician Assistant, Trace Mendler 9c25d220-3a78-4c2d-8290-0aabfd0f3988 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false July 2024: Meet new Walk-In Clinic Physician Assistant, Trace Mendler Trace Mendler, Physician Assistant, has recently joined Lake Region Medical Group to serve patients at the Fergus Falls Walk-In Clinic. He joins us today to share his interesting background as a paramedic in San Diego and working in a mobile urgent care unit in California prior to moving to Minnesota where he’s worked in the Long Prairie Emergency Department the past several years. Trace also talks about his care philosophy, tips for when it’s best to go to the ER instead of the Walk-In Clinic, and his favorite hobbies (including surfing on Lake Superior – brrrr!).

]]> Trace Mendler, Physician Assistant, has recently joined Lake Region Medical Group to serve patients at the Fergus Falls Walk-In Clinic. He joins us today to share his interesting background as a paramedic in San Diego and working in a mobile urgent care unit in California prior to moving to Minnesota where he’s worked in the Long Prairie Emergency Department the past several years. Trace also talks about his care philosophy, tips for when it’s best to go to the ER instead of the Walk-In Clinic, and his favorite hobbies (including surfing on Lake Superior – brrrr!).

]]> July 2024: Understanding High Blood Pressure in Women 98f1e3dd-6614-4e08-9715-84bb377b8656 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false July 2024: Understanding High Blood Pressure in Women Women often tend to minimize health warning signs. One health condition that offers no warning is the silent but potent threat of hypertension. Understanding this condition across different stages of a woman's life is important for many reasons, and of particular importance during pregnancy. Dr. Bressler joins us today to share a few high blood pressure facts every woman should know.

]]> Women often tend to minimize health warning signs. One health condition that offers no warning is the silent but potent threat of hypertension. Understanding this condition across different stages of a woman's life is important for many reasons, and of particular importance during pregnancy. Dr. Bressler joins us today to share a few high blood pressure facts every woman should know.

]]> June 2024: Katie Bressler, Pre-Conception Counseling 2f68feac-fa2c-44e8-975a-1fc7656537d9 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false June 2024: Katie Bressler, Pre-Conception Counseling Dr. Katie Bressler is a family medicine physician who does obstetrics at Lake Region Healthcare, and she kicks off our summer series on Women’s Health topics today by discussing the benefits of pre-conception counseling. It’s a conversation she hopes any woman planning a future pregnancy will have with their providers well in advance to be proactive about making it the healthiest pregnancy possible for both mom and baby. Health conditions, immunizations, diet & exercise, supplements, fertility, and more are all topics of today’s conversation on Apple a Day.  

]]> Dr. Katie Bressler is a family medicine physician who does obstetrics at Lake Region Healthcare, and she kicks off our summer series on Women’s Health topics today by discussing the benefits of pre-conception counseling. It’s a conversation she hopes any woman planning a future pregnancy will have with their providers well in advance to be proactive about making it the healthiest pregnancy possible for both mom and baby. Health conditions, immunizations, diet & exercise, supplements, fertility, and more are all topics of today’s conversation on Apple a Day.  

]]> June 2024: Dr. Janessa Sickler, Emergency Department physician fa15835c-d3a1-4a6d-8785-4f4ae83a6397 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false June 2024: Dr. Janessa Sickler, Emergency Department physician Meet the newest physician in our Fergus Falls Emergency Department, Dr. Janessa Sickler, who has moved here from the Pacific Northwest to be closer to family and bring her extensive knowledge & experience to our team. She shares more about her background, what to expect when you end up in the Emergency Department, and some tips for what to have on hand to treat minor emergencies as well as tips for avoiding an emergency visit all together.

]]> Meet the newest physician in our Fergus Falls Emergency Department, Dr. Janessa Sickler, who has moved here from the Pacific Northwest to be closer to family and bring her extensive knowledge & experience to our team. She shares more about her background, what to expect when you end up in the Emergency Department, and some tips for what to have on hand to treat minor emergencies as well as tips for avoiding an emergency visit all together.

]]> May 2024: Meet Lake Region Healthcare’s Newest Eye Doctor a74cbf26-41d3-4b80-ae4b-f7aa0c5d8948 Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false May 2024: Meet Lake Region Healthcare’s Newest Eye Doctor Dr. Sarah Myron joins us to share her background, how joining LRH will actually cut down on her commute, and some timely advice for eye health.

]]> Dr. Sarah Myron joins us to share her background, how joining LRH will actually cut down on her commute, and some timely advice for eye health.

]]> May 2024: Niki Ness, Patient Experience Coordinator and Deb Nelson, Patient and Family Advisory Council member 06e7dee8-e4a7-4b8d-a21a-66f279c69551 Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false May 2024: Niki Ness, Patient Experience Coordinator and Deb Nelson, Patient and Family Advisory Council member What is the Patient & Family Advisory Council at Lake Region Healthcare, how is it used to improve patient experiences in healthcare, and how can people interested in contributing get involved. 

]]> What is the Patient & Family Advisory Council at Lake Region Healthcare, how is it used to improve patient experiences in healthcare, and how can people interested in contributing get involved. 

]]> April 2024: Meet Baylee Seiferlein, NP 981c453d-8f5c-4a0f-a17e-f8ac800cbe5f Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:59:00 -0700 false April 2024: Meet Baylee Seiferlein, NP Baylee Seiferlein, NP recently joined the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetics team at Lake Region Healthcare. She moved here from Michigan and took a few moments to join us for an Apple a Day episode to get to know her better. Hear how her personal experiences influenced her choice for the plastic surgery career path and why she settled on relocating for this opportunity at Lake Region Healthcare. Baylee shared that she focuses on treating every one of my patients as if they were my own family or friend, a philosophy that fits so well with the LRH values.

]]> Baylee Seiferlein, NP recently joined the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Aesthetics team at Lake Region Healthcare. She moved here from Michigan and took a few moments to join us for an Apple a Day episode to get to know her better. Hear how her personal experiences influenced her choice for the plastic surgery career path and why she settled on relocating for this opportunity at Lake Region Healthcare. Baylee shared that she focuses on treating every one of my patients as if they were my own family or friend, a philosophy that fits so well with the LRH values.

]]> April 2024: Kevin Patch, LRH Chaplain-Advance Care Planning a49e0b8a-47ce-4e8e-8642-f092982a771d Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false April 2024: Kevin Patch, LRH Chaplain-Advance Care Planning April 16th (the day after Tax Day) is National Healthcare Decisions Day, inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s quip, “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Chaplain Kevin Patch is our guest on this episode of Apple a Day to help explain the benefits of a Advance Care Plan, who needs one, how to choose a healthcare proxy, and more. It’s an informative and inspiring conversation about a topic that seems too early to talk about until it’s too late.

]]> April 16th (the day after Tax Day) is National Healthcare Decisions Day, inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s quip, “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Chaplain Kevin Patch is our guest on this episode of Apple a Day to help explain the benefits of a Advance Care Plan, who needs one, how to choose a healthcare proxy, and more. It’s an informative and inspiring conversation about a topic that seems too early to talk about until it’s too late.

]]> March 2024: Joey Kugler, MS, RD, LD – Lake Region Healthcare Nutrition Services 0957a8aa-5cca-43a8-a10a-e788c9e13ae3 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false March 2024: Joey Kugler, MS, RD, LD – Lake Region Healthcare Nutrition Services March is National Nutrition Month and March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day. Joey Kugler, MS, RD, LD joins us to talk about making healthy food choices on a budget, the importance of eating a variety of foods, and other themes from the campaign "Beyond the Table". She also speaks to the risk of Type 2 Diabetes and how taking a simple one minute test at https://diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test can help you understand your risk and take the steps necessary to delay or even prevent a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis.

]]> March is National Nutrition Month and March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day. Joey Kugler, MS, RD, LD joins us to talk about making healthy food choices on a budget, the importance of eating a variety of foods, and other themes from the campaign "Beyond the Table". She also speaks to the risk of Type 2 Diabetes and how taking a simple one minute test at https://diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test can help you understand your risk and take the steps necessary to delay or even prevent a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis.

]]> March 2024: Dr. Brian Brennan, Allergy and Immunology physician b59e2c5e-9bb2-4bea-b36e-449a7044a840 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false March 2024: Dr. Brian Brennan, Allergy and Immunology physician This mild winter hasn’t given allergy sufferers much of a break, but as spring begins to blossom Dr. Brian Brennan, Allergy & Immunology physician at Lake Region Healthcare, has some tips to help avoid and treat the symptoms caused by pollens, molds and dust mites the come to life this time of year.

]]> This mild winter hasn’t given allergy sufferers much of a break, but as spring begins to blossom Dr. Brian Brennan, Allergy & Immunology physician at Lake Region Healthcare, has some tips to help avoid and treat the symptoms caused by pollens, molds and dust mites the come to life this time of year.

]]> February 2024: Diana Tran, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner c4681314-4537-4cab-97a8-fdbcb7d9daf9 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false February 2024: Diana Tran, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Diana is a Fergus Falls High School graduate who started her healthcare career as a CNA here at Lake Region Healthcare. Now, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she is joining the team of psychiatrists in our Fergus Falls Clinic. Learn more about why she chose to come back home, how we can all help people struggling with mental illness and more about Diana’s goal to bring a fresh perspective to mental health and less the harmful stigma around it.

]]> Diana is a Fergus Falls High School graduate who started her healthcare career as a CNA here at Lake Region Healthcare. Now, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she is joining the team of psychiatrists in our Fergus Falls Clinic. Learn more about why she chose to come back home, how we can all help people struggling with mental illness and more about Diana’s goal to bring a fresh perspective to mental health and less the harmful stigma around it.

]]> February 2024: "Generosity with Kate Bjorge" df4072f1-1244-462a-91b4-c29b0112993e Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false February 2024: "Generosity with Kate Bjorge" Listen in and meet the new Foundation Development Director at Lake Region Healthcare, and catch her energy as she talks about why she chose to move to Fergus Falls, the science behind generosity’s impact on your health, and how to become involved in the Luminate Hope and Giving Hearts Day events.

]]> Listen in and meet the new Foundation Development Director at Lake Region Healthcare, and catch her energy as she talks about why she chose to move to Fergus Falls, the science behind generosity’s impact on your health, and how to become involved in the Luminate Hope and Giving Hearts Day events.

]]> January 2024: Jonah Bergstrand, PA 1502033a-d2ac-4350-9b16-4634aca16e54 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false January 2024: Jonah Bergstrand, PA Meet Jonah Bergstrand, PA and the first Physician Extender at Lake Region Healthcare. He’ll be working side by side with doctors Vukonich, Lokken and Lacey, extending their already established patient panel, helping with their busy schedules and serving their patients in a variety of different ways. When asked what prompted him to join LRH in this role Jonah said: “What prompted me most is to serve and give back to the community in which helped raise me. Another reason …is that I wanted to be part of an organization that partners with people to enrich their lives through health and really be an advocate in the community.”

]]> Meet Jonah Bergstrand, PA and the first Physician Extender at Lake Region Healthcare. He’ll be working side by side with doctors Vukonich, Lokken and Lacey, extending their already established patient panel, helping with their busy schedules and serving their patients in a variety of different ways. When asked what prompted him to join LRH in this role Jonah said: “What prompted me most is to serve and give back to the community in which helped raise me. Another reason …is that I wanted to be part of an organization that partners with people to enrich their lives through health and really be an advocate in the community.”

]]> January 2024: Dr. Pratip Nag (pronounced praw-tip nog) 1800cd75-1ff9-4e0d-acac-34d93d3961b7 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0700 false January 2024: Dr. Pratip Nag (pronounced praw-tip nog) The newest full-time pediatrician at Lake Region Healthcare has an extensive background with and passion for kids’ mental health. Dr. Pratip Nag is our guest on Apple a Day today where we learn about some of the root causes of depression and anxiety in children and Dr. Nag’s approach to diagnosing and healing kids with mental health issues.

]]> The newest full-time pediatrician at Lake Region Healthcare has an extensive background with and passion for kids’ mental health. Dr. Pratip Nag is our guest on Apple a Day today where we learn about some of the root causes of depression and anxiety in children and Dr. Nag’s approach to diagnosing and healing kids with mental health issues.

]]> December 2023: Dr. Kaveh Karimnejad 79eaa002-3061-4bb5-98fd-26ac1dc86565 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false December 2023: Dr. Kaveh Karimnejad Dr. Kaveh Karimnejad has been filling in at Lake Region Healthcare for ENT/Otolaryngology services since Dr. Porter retired, and he likes it here so much he’s decided to join us permanently! Tune in to this edition of Apple a Day to hear about his extensive experience at Mayo Clinic, his transition from studying economics to pursuing medical school, the various conditions he treats, and why the Lake Region Healthcare community captured his heart and prompted him to join the Medical Group.

]]> Dr. Kaveh Karimnejad has been filling in at Lake Region Healthcare for ENT/Otolaryngology services since Dr. Porter retired, and he likes it here so much he’s decided to join us permanently! Tune in to this edition of Apple a Day to hear about his extensive experience at Mayo Clinic, his transition from studying economics to pursuing medical school, the various conditions he treats, and why the Lake Region Healthcare community captured his heart and prompted him to join the Medical Group.

]]> December 2023: Heather Foresman, Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner 96044bb0-6ccd-4a6c-980f-2d81143b8bc2 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false December 2023: Heather Foresman, Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Hear Heather's inspiring story about why she chose her career path, her passion for giving women a stronger voice in their healthcare, and more about what she and Alicia Trakas, CNM offer to women of all ages.

]]> Hear Heather's inspiring story about why she chose her career path, her passion for giving women a stronger voice in their healthcare, and more about what she and Alicia Trakas, CNM offer to women of all ages.

]]> November 2023: Dr. Ibrahim Khan 496e1253-e52a-4028-9242-4d8a5d82dc3d Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false November 2023: Dr. Ibrahim Khan Meet Dr. Ibrahim Khan, family medicine provider new to the Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls Clinic. He shares how his family settled on Fergus Falls (a town they thought looked like a Hallmark movie!) along with his his background, how his family inspired his medical career, and his broad range of medical specialties.

]]> Meet Dr. Ibrahim Khan, family medicine provider new to the Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls Clinic. He shares how his family settled on Fergus Falls (a town they thought looked like a Hallmark movie!) along with his his background, how his family inspired his medical career, and his broad range of medical specialties.

]]> November 2023: Cedar Walters, Otter Tail County e8ddd836-4a5c-455f-91df-9c3c6ba9bf4f Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false November 2023: Cedar Walters, Otter Tail County As a participant in the pilot Organics Recycling project in Otter Tail County, Lake Region Healthcare recently renewed our commitment to this important project to help reduce the 30% of waste going into our landfills that’s food waste. Cedar joins us to talk about the program, why it’s so important to our health, clear up some misconceptions and offer simple suggestions for anyone who wants to take small steps to help.

]]> As a participant in the pilot Organics Recycling project in Otter Tail County, Lake Region Healthcare recently renewed our commitment to this important project to help reduce the 30% of waste going into our landfills that’s food waste. Cedar joins us to talk about the program, why it’s so important to our health, clear up some misconceptions and offer simple suggestions for anyone who wants to take small steps to help.

]]> October 2023: Dr. Marisa Christinia 7afeb1ef-7206-4baa-a04f-ed9af4a8e5ec Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false October 2023: Dr. Marisa Christinia Meet Lake Region Healthcare’s newest General Surgeon who will be practicing in both Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake. Dr. Marisa Christinia shares more about her prior career with the Air Force Center for Engineering and how her University of Minnesota training with a specific focus on rural communities drew her to LRH.

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]]> October 2023: Dr. Anthony Rooney 469e9928-283e-40a7-bb45-a4f745113992 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:01:00 -0700 false October 2023: Dr. Anthony Rooney As everything turns pink for breast cancer awareness during October, our attention turns to the 1 in 8 women who will experience breast cancer in their lifetime. Minnesota ranks among the states with the highest breast cancer rates in the nation. We sat down with Lake Region Healthcare Cancer Center Oncologist, Dr. Anthony Rooney, to get his perspectives on screening, prevention, treatment, and where to find trustworthy information on this important topic.

]]> As everything turns pink for breast cancer awareness during October, our attention turns to the 1 in 8 women who will experience breast cancer in their lifetime. Minnesota ranks among the states with the highest breast cancer rates in the nation. We sat down with Lake Region Healthcare Cancer Center Oncologist, Dr. Anthony Rooney, to get his perspectives on screening, prevention, treatment, and where to find trustworthy information on this important topic.

]]> September 2023: Dr. David Cline 8abfd4fc-ed0b-43aa-a341-118413926e88 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0700 false September 2023: Dr. David Cline Dr. David Cline is coming back home to practice at the Battle Lake Clinic and serve the community that helped raise him. Hear more about his path to practicing in his hometown, who inspired him, and how his care philosophy was shaped by his residency at Mayo Clinic, on this episode of Apple a Day.

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]]> September 2023: Alicia Trakas, Certified Nurse Midwife c5d70d29-dd2e-4545-b9c6-98dd2e971f91 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false September 2023: Alicia Trakas, Certified Nurse Midwife Summary

We are happy to introduce you to Alicia Trakas, the first of two Certified Nurse Midwives scheduled to start at Lake Region Healthcare this year. On this episode of Apple a Day Alicia shares her background and her insights on how a nurse midwife can help women of all ages reach their health goals and talks through some misconceptions about midwifery.

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We are happy to introduce you to Alicia Trakas, the first of two Certified Nurse Midwives scheduled to start at Lake Region Healthcare this year. On this episode of Apple a Day Alicia shares her background and her insights on how a nurse midwife can help women of all ages reach their health goals and talks through some misconceptions about midwifery.

]]> August 2023: Molly Malmstrom, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 1c161f6c-9279-4f37-974d-d947bfd51ad6 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false August 2023: Molly Malmstrom, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Molly Malmstrom, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, is no stranger to Lake Region Healthcare but today we welcome her as one of our newest providers. Molly grew up in Battle Lake and after becoming a nurse, served as an RN at Sanford Children’s in Fargo specializing in pediatric oncology and hematology and then as a nurse at Lake Region Healthcare’s Cancer Center while going through NP school. In today’s episode of Apple a Day she shares her journey to the next chapter of her career and why she has such a passion to continue working with children and making a difference, back home in her rural community.

]]> Molly Malmstrom, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, is no stranger to Lake Region Healthcare but today we welcome her as one of our newest providers. Molly grew up in Battle Lake and after becoming a nurse, served as an RN at Sanford Children’s in Fargo specializing in pediatric oncology and hematology and then as a nurse at Lake Region Healthcare’s Cancer Center while going through NP school. In today’s episode of Apple a Day she shares her journey to the next chapter of her career and why she has such a passion to continue working with children and making a difference, back home in her rural community.

]]> August 2023: Dr. Simon Erlandson, Chiropractor 0f73ff50-1a9d-40bf-bcf3-3c5dd3e76157 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false August 2023: Dr. Simon Erlandson, Chiropractor Summary

Lake Region Healthcare’s chiropractic clinic is already growing with the addition of a second chiropractor. Dr. Simon Erlandson has joined Dr. Randy Carlson at the 301 East Lincoln Avenue Clinic and he joins us today to share his background as a Fergus Falls native, his approach to chiropractic for back and neck pain, headaches, and other ailments like colic or ear infections in children. He also shares some tips for back pain and headache prevention on this edition of Apple a Day.

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Lake Region Healthcare’s chiropractic clinic is already growing with the addition of a second chiropractor. Dr. Simon Erlandson has joined Dr. Randy Carlson at the 301 East Lincoln Avenue Clinic and he joins us today to share his background as a Fergus Falls native, his approach to chiropractic for back and neck pain, headaches, and other ailments like colic or ear infections in children. He also shares some tips for back pain and headache prevention on this edition of Apple a Day.

]]> July 2023: Dr. Castrenze Fricano, Emergency Medicine acb7f10c-cc63-46ff-8501-5b6b98043573 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700 false July 2023: Dr. Castrenze Fricano, Emergency Medicine Summary

Dr. Castrenze Fricano is the newest member of the team in our level 3 trauma designated emergency department in Fergus Falls. He spent time at LRH as a summer intern and later as an RPAP (Rural Physician Associate Program) student and "fell in love with the place." Get to know Dr. Fricano, hear his advice on seeking emergency and urgent medical attention, and some tips for avoiding the emergency room this summer on this edition of Apple a Day.

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Dr. Castrenze Fricano is the newest member of the team in our level 3 trauma designated emergency department in Fergus Falls. He spent time at LRH as a summer intern and later as an RPAP (Rural Physician Associate Program) student and "fell in love with the place." Get to know Dr. Fricano, hear his advice on seeking emergency and urgent medical attention, and some tips for avoiding the emergency room this summer on this edition of Apple a Day.

]]> July 2023: Platelet Rich Plasma Injections with Aaron Lindstrom, NP – Orthopedics 82cd5cf4-317e-4051-a8c7-a71e57597f0f Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false July 2023: Platelet Rich Plasma Injections with Aaron Lindstrom, NP – Orthopedics Summary

Aaron explains how Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections can help people with tendon injuries and provide pain relief for people with arthritis. Get the inside scoop on what PRP is, how it works, and who might benefit from these safe, non-surgical interventions on this latest episode of Apple a Day.

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Aaron explains how Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections can help people with tendon injuries and provide pain relief for people with arthritis. Get the inside scoop on what PRP is, how it works, and who might benefit from these safe, non-surgical interventions on this latest episode of Apple a Day.

]]> June 2023: We welcome Jessica Engel, Oncology NP a highly experienced Oncology Nurse Practitioner 7f2af7f4-a90b-4996-b19c-44ae6fa6b7c1 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false June 2023: We welcome Jessica Engel, Oncology NP a highly experienced Oncology Nurse Practitioner Summary

Lake Region Healthcare's Cancer Center recently welcomed a new, but highly experienced Oncology Nurse Practitioner to the team. Jessica Engel comes to us from Marshfield, Wisconsin where she has practiced for over 18 years. She has a very personal story about why she chose the oncology career path and shares her journey, her patient care philosophy, cancer prevention insights and more on this episode of Lake Region Healthcare’s Apple a Day.

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Lake Region Healthcare's Cancer Center recently welcomed a new, but highly experienced Oncology Nurse Practitioner to the team. Jessica Engel comes to us from Marshfield, Wisconsin where she has practiced for over 18 years. She has a very personal story about why she chose the oncology career path and shares her journey, her patient care philosophy, cancer prevention insights and more on this episode of Lake Region Healthcare’s Apple a Day.

]]> June 2023: Dawn Grothe, RN and Certified Wound Care Nurse on Wound Care basis e7b157e5-b17e-4be8-ba0c-3b68fd5376ef Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false June 2023: Dawn Grothe, RN and Certified Wound Care Nurse on Wound Care basis Summary

June is Wound Health Awareness Month and Dawn joins us from the Lake Region Healthcare Wound Care Center to celebrate this team and educate us on Wound Care basis. She shares tips on when you know a wound needs medical attention, things you can do to improve the wound healing process, and more about what the Wound Care Center team does to help people with acute or chronic wound care needs.

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June is Wound Health Awareness Month and Dawn joins us from the Lake Region Healthcare Wound Care Center to celebrate this team and educate us on Wound Care basis. She shares tips on when you know a wound needs medical attention, things you can do to improve the wound healing process, and more about what the Wound Care Center team does to help people with acute or chronic wound care needs.

]]> May 2023: "Hearing loss audiology services with Dr. Mikayla Gustafson, Audiologist" db7b865e-effa-4984-a1cd-5bf9971d0bb6 Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 -0700 false May 2023: "Hearing loss audiology services with Dr. Mikayla Gustafson, Audiologist" Summary

Dr. Mikayla Gustafson, Audiologist at Lake Region Healthcare shares hearing loss prevention tips, what goes into choosing the right hearing aid, and what can be done for tinnitus on this month’s Apple a Day.

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Dr. Mikayla Gustafson, Audiologist at Lake Region Healthcare shares hearing loss prevention tips, what goes into choosing the right hearing aid, and what can be done for tinnitus on this month’s Apple a Day.

]]> June 2022: “Take care of your feet” 5f846c8a-30a2-4e20-b875-f9fbce7cb34b Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0700 false June 2022: “Take care of your feet” Summary

Take care of your feet.Dr. Stephen Schmid, Podiatrist,helps us spot, prevent and treat some common foot ailments from hammer toe to plantar fasciitis.

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Take care of your feet.Dr. Stephen Schmid, Podiatrist,helps us spot, prevent and treat some common foot ailments from hammer toe to plantar fasciitis.

]]> April 2022: “Arthritis affects millions” c209b6ff-615e-4be0-9c40-780593399160 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0700 false April 2022: “Arthritis affects millions” Summary

Arthritis affects millions. Dr. Jason Glynn and Dr. Chris Rott - Listen in for answers to your arthritis questions straight from the doctors

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Arthritis affects millions. Dr. Jason Glynn and Dr. Chris Rott - Listen in for answers to your arthritis questions straight from the doctors

]]> February 2022: "Heart Month" 3e3976aa-8a35-4e82-966c-c6d527d4ffae Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0700 false February 2022: "Heart Month" Summary

Heart Month. Alena Storlie, NP - Cardiology, talks about 7 simple steps to improve heart health

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Heart Month. Alena Storlie, NP - Cardiology, talks about 7 simple steps to improve heart health

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