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A new season of Prairie Doc programming! Dr. Jill Kruse talks about the importance of medical information based on science, built on trust. Send your medical questions to [email protected].

Ask Anything | September 10, 2026 | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Prairie Doc® host Dr. Jill Kruse from Brookings Health System with Dr. Andrew Ellsworth, Dr. Debra Johnston and Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger all from Avera Medical Group Brookings.

This week we revisit our conversation about anesthesiology: How does anesthesia work during a surgery? What medications and treatment options are available to help patients with pain? CRNA Brian Kvamme and Dr. Andrew Ellsworth explain how different anesthesia treatments are available for a variety of medical concerns.

We revisit our conversation about healthcare for children: regular exams, prevention, early interventions, healthy habits, and more with Dr. Sarah Smith. Send your questions to [email protected].

This week we revisit our conversation about osteoporosis, calcium, DEXA scans and more on Prairie Doc Radio. Send your questions to [email protected].

Seasonal allergies, food allergies, medical allergies and more - Prairie Doc Jill Kruse answers our medical questions.

This week we revisit our conversation about kidney disease, ringing in the ears, and coughs that linger with Dr. Andrew Ellsworth. Send your questions to [email protected].

Dr. Brock Tidstrom answers our questions about dental health and various dental issues. Send your questions to [email protected].

What options do we have for weight management? When is weight loss surgery an option? How do the GLP-1 medicines work? How does weight affect our overall health? Send your medical questions to [email protected].

PTSD, anxiety, suicide prevention, and more on this week's show with Prairie Doc Deb Johnston.

Perimenopause: symptoms, treatment options, and changes in perceptions in recent years.

What should we do if we find a lump or bump? What are the unique concerns of our neck? And thinking about summer - what to know about ticks, mosquitoes, poison ivy, and sunscreen.

Why do we have vaccines? How do vaccines work? Send your medical questions to [email protected].

What is autism? How is autism diagnosed? What support is available for someone with autism?

Dr. Jill Kruse answers questions about feet, ankles, and more.

Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, arthritis, and other common hand concerns are discussed by Dr. Yorell Manon-Matos and Dr. Andrew Ellsworth.

Healthcare for Children: regular exams, prevention, early interventions, healthy habits, and more with Dr. Sarah Smith.

Dr. Deb Johnston answers questions about MS, summer safety, and more.

What is public health? Dr. Jill Kruse and Dr. Deb Johnston discuss determinants of health, public health initiatives, rural health care, and more.

What should we do if we find a lump or bump? What are the unique concerns of our neck? And looking towards summer - what to know about ticks, mosquitoes, poison ivy, and sunscreen.

How does anesthesia work during a surgery? What medications and treatment options are available to help patients with pain? CRNA Brian Kvamme and Dr. Andrew Ellsworth explain how different anesthesia treatments are available for a variety of medical concerns.

Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger talks about addiction and multidisciplinary treatments to recovery.

What do our eyes tell us about our overall health? What treatments are available for common eye problems? Prairie Doc Dr. Deb Johnston and Ophthalmologist Dr. Ken Knudtson answer our questions.

What can we do to stay healthy as we age? What can be done to help common aging concerns? How do I communicate my wishes to others?

Dr. Ethan Snow, Associate Professor in Biology and Microbiology at South Dakota State University, explains anatomy research and how this research influences the practice of medicine.

Heart Health: Reducing Risks, Watching for Symptoms, and Treatments

Dietician Katy VanderWal answers our questions about healthy eating.

Dr. Jill Kruse answers questions about health evaluations of pilots, the importance of annual physicals for everyone, and a variety of listener questions regarding sleep apnea, pain medicine reactions, and more. Send your questions to [email protected].

Prairie Doc Deb Johnston answers a variety of questions about vaccines, osteoporosis, and more. Send your questions to [email protected].

Sleep apnea - causes, symptoms, and treatments - on today's Prairie Doc Radio. And Dr. Andrew Ellsworth answers a variety of listener questions. Send your medical questions to [email protected].

Osteoporosis, calcium, DEXA scans and more on today's Prairie Doc Radio. Send your questions to [email protected].

Seasonal allergies, food allergies, medical allergies and more-Prairie Doc Jill Kruse answers our medical question.

Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger answers questions about sexually transmitted diseases, aging and cognitive decline, ALS , and more. Send your questions to [email protected].

SDSU students travel to Ghana to explore medical practices in another country. Dr. Greg Heiberger is the Interim Dean of the Honors College at South Dakota State University. Ashley McConnell is Coordinator of Student Success at South Dakota State University. And Joanie Holm is President and Co-Founder of the Healing Words Foundation which supports all Prairie Doc Programming.

Dr. Jill Kruse answers questions about feet, ankles, and more.

Dr. Andrew Ellsworth answers questions about the flu, respiratory issues, accident prevention, and more. Send your questions to [email protected].

What roles do our primary care, specialists, and emergency physicians play in healthcare?

This week we revisit our conversation about kidney disease, ringing in the ears, and coughs that linger with Dr. Andrew Ellsworth. Send your questions to [email protected].

This week we revisit our conversation with Dr. Breanne Mueller. What is happening during perimenopause and menopause? How can these symptoms be treated? What concerns should we bring up to our physicians? Dr. Breanne Mueller answers these questions and more.

PTSD, anxiety, suicide prevention, and more on this week's show with Prairie Doc Deb Johnston. Send your medical questions to [email protected].

Dr. Brock Tidstrom answers our questions about dental health and various dental issues. Send your questions to [email protected].

Headaches, alcoholism, grief, and more on this week's show with Prairie Doc Deb Johnston.

This week we revisit our conversation about allergies with Dr. Mark Bubak. Why do some people experience allergies? How can allergies be treated? Do our allergies change over time?

Kidney disease, ringing in the ears, coughs that linger - Dr. Andrew Ellsworth answers your medical questions. Send your questions to [email protected].

Diabetes: causes, prevention, treatment, and management. Send us your medical questions at [email protected].

Constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, GERD, food sensitivities and more on this week's show with Prairie Doc Jill Kruse.

What are the signs of a stroke? What is tinnitus? How do I protect myself from getting the flu? Prairie Doc Andrew Ellsworth is joined by medical student Kaleb Dobbs to answer these questions and more.

Why do we have vaccines? How do vaccines work? Send your medical questions to [email protected].

Vitamin K shots for infants, psoriasis, Alzheimer's, plantar fasciitis and more on this week's "Ask Anything" show. Send your medical questions to [email protected].

Perimenopause: symptoms, treatment options, and changes in perceptions in recent years.