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Speech Therapy - it's more than talk
Guests: Kristen Thaden, ST Speech Pathologist Rice Rehabilitation Center & Kimberly Kleven, ST Speech Pathologist Rice Rehabilitation Center
Learn how speech therapy is used along with other rehabilitation therapies to treat speech, language, eating and swallowing conditions.
(aired on Saturday, January 28th)

Advanced Practice Nursing
Guest: Cathy Moe, MA, RN, APRN-BC, CWOCN Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Rice Memorial Hospital
There are many procedures and programs available to our community through the services of advanced practice nurses. Learn about vascular access nurses as well as nurses certified in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
(aired on Saturday, January 21st)

Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders
Guest: Meghna Mansukhani, MD Family Medicine/Sleep Medicine Affiliated Community Medical Centers
Dr. Mansukhani is the new medical director of the Sleep Center at Rice Memorial Hospital. Learn about signs and symptoms of common sleep disorers, as well as how they are diagnosed and managed.
(aired on Saturday, January 14th)

The Skinny on Diets
Guest: Jacinta Krych, LD, RD Licensed and Registered Dietitian Rice Memorial Hospital
Learn the pros and cons of some of the most popular weight-loss programs. Find out how to spot an unhealthy diet and become
aware of the roadblocks associated with transitioning off diet plans.
(aired on Saturday, January 7th)

What is a health care directive and do you need one?
Guests: Dawn Franzen, LSW Admissions CoordinatoR Rice Care Center Lori Wilson, LSW Medical Social Worker Rice Memorial Hospital
What is a healthcare directive? Should everyone have one? Learn what you need to do in order to have a health care directive for yourself or a family member.
(aired on Saturday, December 31st)

What You Can Do to Prevent Falls in Our Community
Guests: Lynn Stier Director Rice Rehabilitation & Center Brad Hanson Manager Willmar Ambulance
A new free service is available to Willmar residents that includes a home visit by Willmar Ambulance staff to assess a home for environmental risks that could lead to falls. Learn how members of the Kandiyohi County Falls Prevention Collaborative work
together to make this service possible, along with many other eductional and awareness efforts in order to help prevent falls in our community.
(aired on Saturday, December 17th)

It's cold and flu season
Nancy Loge, RN, MSN Registered Nurse Infection Prevention & Control
Learn the best ways to avoid cold and flu season and what to do if you didn't.
(aired on Saturday, December 10th)

The Holiday Blues
Guest: Alan Johnson, LICSW, LMFT, Therapist Rice Institute Outpatient
Discover why people get the blues and what you can do about them.
(aired Saturday,December 12)

The Skinny on Diets
Guest: Jacinta Krych, LD, RD Licensed and Registered Dietitian Rice Memorial Hospital
Learn the pros and cons of some of the most popular weight-loss programs. Find out how to spot an unhealthy diet and become
aware of the roadblocks associated with transitioning off diet plans.
(aired on Saturday, November 26th)

How to Give Up Tobacco
Guest: Dean Boike, RT Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care
Learn how tobacco affects the health and wellness of smokers and dippers, as well as those exposed to secondhand smoke. Find out how to protect your health and steps for quitting a tobacco addiction.
(aired on Saturday, November 19th)

Electronic Health Records at Rice
Guest: Kathy Dillon Director of Information Systems Rice Memorial Hospital
Learn about a new electronic health record software management program being installed at Rice. We'll also bring you an update on patient data security in healthcare technology information systems today.
(aired on Saturday, November 12th)

A Day in the Life of a Hospice Nurse
Guest: Sandy Hanson, RN Registered Nurse Rice Hospice
What is a hospice nurse? In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, learn about the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse in hospice care today.
(aired on Saturday, November 5th)

Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders
Guest: Meghna Mansukhani, MD Family Medicine/Sleep Medicine Affiliated Community Medical Centers
Dr. Mansukhani is the new medical director of the Sleep Center at Rice Memorial Hospital. Learn about signs and symptoms of common sleep disorers, as well as how they are diagnosed and managed.
(aired on Saturday, October 29th)

Respiratory Care - Making Every Breath Count
Guest: Merlin Beninga, RT Respiratory Therapist Rice Memorial Hospital
Learn about the role of respiratory therapists in respiratory care and pulmonary health, as well as what you can do to maintain healthy lungs and breathing patterns.
(aired on Saturday, October 22nd)

Enhancing dialysis Care through Rice Health Foundation's annual Holiday Festival
Guests: Jean Raatz Rice Health Foundation Manager & Deb Buffington, RN Rice Dialysis Operations Coordinator
(aired on Saturday, October 8th)

Dementia and Alzheimer's Awareness
Guests: Deb Henjum Social Worker, Rice Care Center, Lori Petersen Marketing Director Golden Living Center, Olivia
Gain awareness of the issues surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's. Learn about community support systems and resources
available to families, caregivers, and individuals affected by these illnesses.
(aired on Saturday, October 8th)

The role of the dental hygienist in dental healthcare today
Guest: Marilyn Bolin, RDH, BS Dental Hygiene Instructor Rice Regional Dental Clinic
In honor of Dental Hygiene Month, learn about the role of the dental hygienist in oral healthcare, including their ability to provide restorative functions. Also learn tips for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
(aired on Saturday, October 1st)

Walk, run, bike, jump - just do it!
Guest: Randy Kobienia, RCEP Exercise Physiologist Rice Cardiac Rehab
It doesn't matter what the weather's like and it doesn't matter if you walk, run, or climb the stair master machine. What does matter, is that you make a plan to get active sooner than later.
(aired on Saturday, September 24th)

Food & Drug Interactions, plus Poison Prevention
Guest: Carnie Allex, PharmD Director Rice Pharmacy
Learn how food and herbal supplements interact with medicines. Also, find out about poison prevention and whether or not it is okay to use medications that have expired.
(aired on Saturday, September 17th)

All About Heart Disease
Guest: Yassir Sonbol, MD Cardiologist Central Minnesota Heart Center
What is heat disease? Learn about the risk factors, causes, and treatments for heart disease in honor of American Heart Month.
(aired on Saturday, September 10th)

Speech Therapy - it's more than talk
Guests: Kristen Thaden, ST Speech Pathologist Rice Rehabilitation Center & Kimberly Kleven, ST Speech Pathologist Rice Rehabilitation Center
Learn how speech therapy is used along with other rehabilitation therapies to treat speech, language, eating and swallowing conditions.
(aired on Saturday, September 3rd)

Emergency Department Care
Guests: Mark Matthias, MD Chief Medical Officer June Boie, RN Director of Emergency Services
Do you have questions about what to expect during a visit to the ER? Do you wonder how long a visit to the ER might take? Tune in for these and other ER-related answers.
(aired on Saturday, August 27th)

The benefits of a short-term rehabilitation stay
Guests: Cristin DeLong, COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant Rice Care Center Dawn Fransen, LSW Admissions Coordinator Rice Care Center
Learn about short-term rehabilitation stays: what to expect when recovering from serious medical conditions.
(aired on Saturday, August 20th)

Oh, Baby! Newborn Wellness Care
Guest: Jan Maxfield, RN, Director of Women and Children's Care, talked about things new parents can expect when baby is on the way and on the way home.
(aired on Saturday, August 13th)

Treatments for Severe Headaches
Nikki Hjelden, PT Physical Therapist, Rice Rehab Center Jenny Iverson, PT Physical Therapist, Rice Rehab Center
Do you suffer from severe headaches, migraines, or temporomandibular joint syndrome (also known as TMJ)? Learn who can benefit from physical therapy treatments designed to help reduce the pain of migraine attacks and headaches.
(aired on Saturday, August 6th)

Hope & Hospice
(aired on Saturday, July 30th)

The Role of Certified Nurse Practitioners in Patient Care
Guest: Cam Anderson, CNP Certified Nurse Practitioner Rice Memorial Hospital
Learn about the role of nurse practitioners in healthcare, especially emergency medicine and mental health, and the benefits to patients, their families, and primary care physicians.
(aired on Saturday, July 23rd)

Topics in Dentistry!
Guest: Linda Jackson, DDS Dental Director Rice Regional Dental Clinic
Dr. Jackson discusses the new dental therapy program at the University of Minnesota and Rice's role in training dental therapists. Also learn about our special dental services for kids.
(aired on Saturday, July 16th)

Curious about sleep studies?
Guest: Brandon Schanilec Polysomnographer Technologist Respiratory Care
When your doctor orders a sleep study, you'll be scheduled for a sleep study test called a polysomnogram. Learn how a polysomnographer technologist conducts a sleep study and what happens during the study.
(aired on Saturday, July 9th)

Hope & Hospice
(aired on Saturday, July 2nd)

Useful tools for daily living
Guest: Lisa Ziehl Operations Director Rice Home Medical
Learn about tools and aids for maintaining a safe home environment, as well as things that can enhance the quality of life for you and your family.
(aired on Saturday, June 25th)

Walk, run, bike, jump - just do it!
Guest: Randy Kobienia, RCEP Exercise Physiologist Rice Cardiac Rehab
It doesn't matter what the weather's like and it doesn't matter if you walk, run, or climb the stair master machine. What does matter, is that you make a plan to get active sooner than later.
(aired on Saturday, June 18th)

Serving Size and Portion Distortion
Guest: Jacinta Krych, RD Registered Dietitan Rice Memorial Hospital
Are you confused by food nutrition label serving sizes and the amount of food served in restaurants? Learn how to easily measure and weigh foods to determine correct portion sizes.
(aired on Saturday, June 11th)

June Home Safety Month
Home safety tips.
(aired on Saturday, June 4th)

The benefits of a short-term rehabilitation stay
Guests: Cristin DeLong, COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant Rice Care Center Dawn Fransen, LSW Admissions Coordinator Rice Care Center
Learn about short-term rehabilitation stays: what to expect when recovering from serious medical conditions.
(aired on Saturday, May 28th)

Speech Therapy - it's more than talk
Guests: Kristen Thaden, ST Speech Pathologist Rice Rehabilitation Center & Kimberly Kleven, ST Speech Pathologist Rice Rehabilitation Center
Learn how speech therapy is used along with other rehabilitation therapies to treat speech, language, eating and swallowing conditions.
(aired on Saturday, May 21st)

A Day in the Life of a Paramedic
Guest: Carrie Yungerberg Paramedic Willmar Ambulance Service
EMTs and paramedics belong to a group of professionals who arrive first on the scene in emergency situations. Find out what it's like to be a first responder on an ambulance crew.
(aired on Saturday, May 14th)

Emergency Department Care
Guests: Mark Matthias, MD Chief Medical Officer June Boie, RN Director of Emergency Services
Do you have questions about what to expect during a visit to the ER? Do you wonder how long a visit to the ER might take? Tune in for these and other ER-related answers.
(aired on Saturday, February 19th)

Pressure Mapping
Guests: Karyn Loos, OT Occupational Therapist, Assistive Technology Practitioner Rice Rehabilitation Center Jennifer Steinhaus, OT OccupationalTherapist,Assistive Technology Practitioner Rice Rehabilitation Center
Learn about pressure mapping - technology now available in our area to help prevent pressure wounds in wheelchair users and persons confined to long bed stays.
(aired on Saturday, February 12th)

All About Heart Disease
Guest: Yassir Sonbol, MD Cardiologist Central Minnesota Heart Center
What is heat disease? Learn about the risk factors, causes, and treatments for heart disease in honor of American Heart Month.
(aired on Saturday, February 5th)

Dental Health Care
Learn about the Rice Regional Dental Clinic - how it meets the dental health needs of our rural community, as well as educates future dental hygienists and dentists. Also learn about preventive and correctional dental health measures.
(aired on Saturday, January 29th)

Food & Drug Interactions, plus Poison Prevention
Guest: Carnie Allex, PharmD Director Rice Pharmacy
Learn how food and herbal supplements interact with medicines. Also, find out about poison prevention and whether or not it is okay to use medications that have expired.
(aired on Saturday, January 22nd)

Advanced Practice Nursing
Guest: Cathy Moe, MA, RN, APRN-BC, CWOCN Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Rice Memorial Hospital
There are many procedures and programs available to our community through the services of advanced practice nurses. Learn about vascular access nurses as well as nurses certified in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
(aired on Saturday, January 15th)

The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure
Guest: Roxie Covert, RNC Registered Nurse Rice Cardiovascular Heatlh and Rehabilitation
Learn all about the highs and lows of blood pressure numbers. Find out what the numbers mean and what they matter to your health, as well as tips for preventing high blood pressure.
(aired on Saturday, January 8th)

What You Can Do to Prevent Falls in Our Community
Guests: Lynn Stier Director Rice Rehabilitation & Center Brad Hanson Manager Willmar Ambulance
A new free service is available to Willmar residents that includes a home visit by Willmar Ambulance staff to assess a home for environmental risks that could lead to falls. Learn how members of the Kandiyohi County Falls Prevention Collaborative work
together to make this service possible, along with many other eductional and awareness efforts in order to help prevent falls in our community.
(aired on Saturday, December 18th)

Celebrating the Holidays with Care Center Residents
Guests: Diane Hagedorn, RN Director of Nursing Rice Care Center, Ali Liden-Dirksen Activities Director Rice Care Center
Learn tips and guidelines for celebrating the holidays with family and friends who live in long-term care centers. You'll discover ideas for gift giving and decorating, as well as what to consider when visiting residents and choosing activities to share with them.
(aired on Saturday, December 11th)

Healthy Food Tips for the Holidays
Guest: Jacinta Krych, RD, LD Clinical Dietitian Rice Care Management Rice Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
Did you know that Americans put on one-half of their annual weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's? Pick up some healthy holiday food tips that help you enjoy the holidays and make good choices.
(aired on Saturday, December 4th)

8:30 am Learning the cost of your hospital service before you check in
Guests: Jackie Hinderks Director of Revenue and Reimbursement & Lacey L.Financial Counselor
Learn how changes in the way patients are billed for hospital services will help Rice
better serve the region, and provide financial help to those in need.
(aired on Saturday, November 27th)

Respiratory Care: Tests and Treatments for Breathing Disorders
Guest: Dean Boike, RT Respiratory Therapist
Learn how respiratory therapists administer tests for breathing disorders and cardiovascular problems, as well as care for patients with breathing difficulties.
(aired on Saturday, November 20th)

The Diabetes and Heart Disease Connection
Kellie Prentice, RNC, CDE Program Coordinator Certified Diabetes Educator Rice Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
What is diabetes? What is a normal blood sugar level? Learn the basics of diabetes and how it affects your risk of heart disease.
(aired on Saturday, November 13th)

Grief Support during the Holidays
Guest: Judie Dunlop, LSW Social Work Program Coordinator Rice Hospice
Holidays can be especially difficult after you've lost a loved one through death. Learn ways to honor the holidays as well as the mmemory of your loved one, and, how to take care of yourself during this time.
(aired on Saturday, November 6th)

8:30 am Rice Care Center Project
Troy Barrick Administrator Rice Care Center
Learn how Rice Care Center is expanding and remodeling to better serve long- and short-term residents.
(aired on Saturday, October 30th)

Let's Talk Month
Bev Weflen, RN, MA Women & Children's Care Manager
October is Let's Talk Month - a community campaign during the month of October that supports parents in their efforts to talk to their children openly and honestly about relationships and sexuality.
(aired on Saturday,October 23)

Working together for patient comfort and staff safety
Jean Raatz Manager Rice Health Foundation & Kathy Hunt, RN, MS Director of Critical Care Services
Learn how the foundation raises funds to enhance patient care through the annual holiday festival and how this year's funds
will be used.
(aired on Saturday, October 16th)

Treatments for Severe Headaches
Nikki Hjelden, PT Physical Therapist, Rice Rehab Center Jenny Iverson, PT Physical Therapist, Rice Rehab Center
Do you suffer from severe headaches, migraines, or temporomandibular joint syndrome (also known as TMJ)? Learn who can benefit from physical therapy treatments designed to help reduce the pain of migraine attacks and headaches.
(aired on Saturday, October 9th)

It's cold and flu season
Nancy Loge, RN, MSN Registered Nurse Infection Prevention & Control
Learn the best ways to avoid cold and flu season and what to do if you didn't.
(aired on Saturday, October 2nd)

Suicide Awareness & Intervention
Guest: Mary Kjolsing Director Rice Institute for Counseling & Education Rice Memorial Hospital
Learn the warning signs for suicide. If you or someone you know is feeling desperate, alone or hopeless, find out where you can go to seek help.
(aired on Saturday, September 25)

Oh, Baby! Newborn Wellness Care
Guest: Jan Maxfield, RN, Director of Women and Children's Care, talked about things new parents can expect when baby is on the way and on the way home.
(aired on Saturday, September 18)

New show!
Managing an Abnormal Heartbeat
Guest: Yassir Sonbol, MD Cardiologist
Central Minnesota Heart Center
Learn all about irregular heartbeats, including atrial fibrillation and the most common types of arrhythmia and how to care for them.
(aired on Saturday, September 11)

New show!
All About Cholesterol
Guest: Kellie Prentice, RNC, CDE
Clinical Program Coodinator Cardiac Rehab
Rice Memorial Hospital
What is cholesterol and what is its purpose? What should your cholesterol numbers be? Learn how to raise the good choleserol, lower the bad, and improve your overall heart health by knowing your cholester numbers.
(aired on Saturday, September 4)

A Partnership for Preventing Falls
Guests: Lynn Stier, MS Director of Rice Rehab Center, Rice Dialysis Care Center, and Rice Cardiac Rehab Connie Feig, BSN, MS Program Director of Atwater Area Living at Home Block Nurse Program
Learn about the Kandiyohi County Falls Prevention Collaborative - agencies working closely together to help prevent falls in our communities and county.
(aired on August 28, 2010)

Prostate and Bladder Health
Guest: Dr. Kevin Unger, Urologist Affiliated Community Medical Centers Willmar
Learn about different diseases and conditions that can affect the health of the prostate and bladder.
(aired on August 21, 2010)

Children and obesity
Guest: Dr. Michael Bateman Pediatrics/Weight Control Affiliated Community Medical Centers
What is childhood obesity? Dr. Bateman talks about the factors that contribute to overweight children and how parents and society can help slow the trend.
(aired August 14, 2010)

Is grief a normal part of life?
Guest: Brenda Wiese Coordinator of the Rice Grief Center
Learn about grief and loss as well as how to recognize and cope with issues involved in the process of grieving and healing.
(aired August 7,2010)

The skinny on fats
Guest: Jacinta Krych, RD, LD Registered and Licensed Dietitian Rice Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Services
Butter or margarine? Vegetable oil or olive oil? How much is too much? Learn which fats are good for you, which fats you should avoid, and how to maintain a low fat diet to help lower your cholesterol - one of the risk factors for developing heart disease.
(aired July 31, 2010)

How to maximize your medication dollars
Guest: Carnie Allex, PharmD Director Rice Memorial Hospital Pharmacy
Learn tips for getting the most from your medication dollars.
(aired July 24, 2010)

Is Cardiac Rehab Right for You?
Guests Kellie Prentice, RN, Program Coordinator at Rice Cardiac Rehab
Carol Hauge, RN, Nursing Staff at Rice Cardiac Rehab
(aired July 17, 2010)

Spirituality & Healing
Guest: Reverend Beverly Crute, PhD, Chaplain at Rice Memorial Hospital. Rev. Crute also leads the Stroke Support Group and the Cancer Support Group.
(aired July 10, 2010)

Skin Concerns and Skin Care Solutions
Guest: Dr. Cindy Firkins Smith, Physician of Dermatology at Affiliated Community Medical Center
(aired July 3, 2010)

Helping kids reach their potential
Guests: Kristen Thaden Speech Therapist Rice Rehab Center & Sarah Tanner Occupational Therapist Rice Rehab Center
Learn how speech, physical, and occupational therapies help kids who have difficulty making childhood milestone markers reach their full personal potential.
(aired on Saturday, June 26)

Summer's Hot Book Topics
Guest: Wendy Larson Medical Librarian Rice Memorial Hospital
Check out the latest good reads on everything from what to eat to coping with grief.
(aired on Saturday, June 19)

Nutrition Facts - how to read food labels
GuesT: Jacinta Krych, RD, LD Clinical Dietitian Food & Nutrition Services and Cardiac Rehab Rice Memorial Hospital
Learn how to use a nutrition label on food packaging to choose healthy foods and leave the others on the shelf. Understand how laws affect the information on labels, and which recommendations to follow.
(aired on Saturday, June 12)

Prostate and Bladder Health
Guest: Dr. Kevin Unger, Urologist Affiliated Community Medical Centers Willmar
Learn about different diseases and conditions that can affect the health of the prostate and bladder.
(aired on Saturday, June 6)

A Day in the Life of a Nurse
Guest: Jeannine Dahl, RN Intensive Care Nurse Rice Memorial Hospital
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of nurses today and how they provide patient care in a variety of hospital settings.
(aired on Saturday, May 29)

Everything you've always wanted to ask your family physician
GuesTt: Dr. Richard Wehseler Family Medicine Affiliated Community Medical Centers New London - Spicer
Dr. Wehseler has been named the 2010 Family Physician of the Year by the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians. He will
answer questions that everyone has for their family physician, but never gets around to asking because they think it's a "silly" question.
(aired on Saturday, May 22)

What is a health care directive and do you need one?
Guests: Dawn Franzen, LSW Admissions CoordinatoR Rice Care Center Lori Wilson, LSW Medical Social Worker Rice Memorial Hospital
What is a healthcare directive? Should everyone have one? Learn what you need to do in order to have a health care directive for yourself or a family member.
(aired on Saturday, May 15)

Preparing for Emergencies
Guest: Brad Hanson Ambulance Operations Manager Rice Memorial Hospital
Brad will discuss the roles of first responders in our community and how they work together in Kandiyohi County to prepare for emergency situations.
(aired on Saturday, May 8)

Is grief a normal part of life?
Guest: Brenda Wiese Coordinator of the Rice Grief Center
Learn about grief and loss as well as how to recognize and cope with issues involved in the process of grieving and healing.
(airs Saturday,April 24)

Volunteers - everybody wins!
GuestS: LuAnn Sietsema Volunteer Services CoordinatoR Human Resources at Rice Hospital
Olive Beck
Volunteer at Rice HospitaL Learn how the community benefits through volunteer programs, and, the rewards of being a volunteer.
(aired on Saturday, April 17)

A Partnership for Preventing Falls
Guests: Lynn Stier, MS Director of Rice Rehab Center, Rice Dialysis Care Center, and Rice Cardiac Rehab Connie Feig, BSN, MS Program Director of Atwater Area Living at Home Block Nurse Program
Learn about the Kandiyohi County Falls Prevention Collaborative - agencies working closely together to help prevent falls in our communities and county.
(aired on Saturday, April 10)

Nephrology and Treatments for Kidney Disease
Guest: Eric Haugen, MD Nephrologist Affiliated Community Medical Centers
Dr. Haugen discusses nephrology, kidney disease, renal failure, and treatment options.
(aired on Saturday, April 3)

What to eat when you have Diabetes
Guest: Jan Forkrud, RD, CDE Nutrition Educator Family Practice Medical Center
Learn how to plan meals, choose foods, and eat well-balanced meals in order to best manage Diabetes.
(aired on Saturday, March 27)

How Pulmonary Rehab helps
Guests: Keri Ohren, Respiratory TherapisT Jennifer Bjork, Respiratory Therapist Rice Cardiac Rehab
Do you have a breathing condition such as COPD, Emphysema, Asthma, or Lung Disease?
Learn how Pulmonary Rehab can help you function at your best possible level of physical health.
(aired on Saturday, March 20)

Are you at risk for chronic kidney disease?
Guest: Betty Rustad, RN Registered Nurse Rice Dialysis Care Center and Bev Schaefer, Retired Registered Nurse. Learn the risk factors for chronic kidney disease and what you can do to prevent it. Also, find out what it's like to attend a screening for chronic kidney disease and who should attend.
(aired on Saturday, March 13)

How does a Level 3 Trauma designation impact healthcare in our community?
Guest: Mark Matthias, MD Chief Medical Officer Rice Memorial Hospital
Rice has recently been designated as a Level 3 Trauma hospital. Learn how this achievement impacts healthcare in Minnesota as well as our community.
(aired on Saturday, March 6)

Meds, Supplements and Heart Disease
Guest: Yassir Sonbol, MD Cardiologist
Central Minnesota Heart Center How medicine and supplements can reduce your risk for getting heart disease.
(aired Saturday,February 27)

The Stress Factor
Guest: Angela Zwart, MSW, LGSW Clinical Social Worker Rice Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Services
Tips for reducing and managing stress - one of the risk factors for developing heart disease.
(aired Saturday,February 20)

Exercise Strategies for Success
Guest: Randy Kobienia, EP, CES, RCEP Exercise Physiologist Rice Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Services
Tips for how to start an exercise program whether you're a beginner, a some-time exerciser, or a serious exerciser. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the risk factors for developing heart disease.
(Saturday,February 13)

The skinny on fats
Guest: Jacinta Krych, RD, LD Registered and Licensed Dietitian Rice Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Services
Butter or margarine? Vegetable oil or olive oil? How much is too much? Learn which fats are good for you, which fats you should avoid, and how to maintain a low fat diet to help lower your cholesterol - one of the risk factors for developing heart disease.
(aired Saturday, February 6)

How to improve your heart health
Guest: Roxie Covert, RNC Cardiac Rehab Nurse Rice Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Services
Learn tips for keeping your heart strong and healthy in order to lower your risk of getting heart disease.
(aired Saturday, January 30)

Blood Donor Month - Make lifesaving a habit
Guests: Dr. Sharon Banister Rice Laboratory Medical Director Blood Bank Director Minnesota Pathologists Chartered
Joel Halbritter, MS MT(ASCP) Blood Bank Section Head Rice Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Learn how blood donations can and do save lives in our community.
(aired Saturday, January 23)

Navigating a cancer diagnosis
Guest: Mari Damhof, RN Oncology Nurse Navigator Willmar Regional Cancer Center
Learn about the resources available in our community to those who have been diagnosed with cancer.
(aired Saturday, January 16)

How to keep your New Year's resolution
Guests: Dr. Cindy Barsness Clinical Psychologist R.I.C.E. Institute Outpatient
Scooter Clinical Social Worker R.I.C.E. Institute Inpatient
Learn tips for success in making and keeping your New Year's resolutions.
(aired Saturday, January 2, 2010)

Safe Winter Breaks
Guest: Officer Marilee Dorn Crime Prevention Coordinator Willmar Police Department
Learn how to protect yourself and your family, especially during winter breaks at home and away
(aired Saturday, December 26)

The Power of Pets
Guest: Evy Hatjistilianos, Volunteer Coordinator Rice Hospice
Learn how pets can help Hospice patients and their families during difficult times.
(aired Saturday, December 19)

The Holiday Blues
Guest: Alan Johnson, LICSW, LMFT, Therapist Rice Institute Outpatient
Discover why people get the blues and what you can do about them.
(aired Saturday,December 12)

Sports Medicine
Guest: Dr. Eric Nelson, Orthopedic Surgeon Heartland Orthopedic
Learn about sports medicine in general, plus specifics related to winter sports injuries and considerations.
(Saturday,December 5)

Healing Music
Guest: Donna Jo Kopitzke, Music Therapy Coordinator Rice Hospice
Learn how music can help Hospice patients and their families during difficult times.
(aired Saturday,November 28)

Food for the Holidays
Guest: Nancy Alsaker, RD, LD, CDE, Dietitian
Want to enjoy all of the holiday treats and temptations and still make good food choices? Tune in!
(aired Saturday,November 21)

Meet Willmar's New Cardiologist
Guest: Dr. Yassir Sonbol, Cardiologist, CentraCare Health System
He lives in Willmar and sees patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Learn about cardiology, heart disease and the latest in interventions and treatments.
(aired on Saturday, November 14)

Palliative Care vs Hospice Care
Guest: Dr. James Tiede, Associate Medical Director of Rice Hospice
Dr. Tiede will help you understand the differences between palliative and hospice care and how they can help you or a loved one cope with chronic pain or illness.
(aired Saturday, November 7)

Technology and Health Information
Guest: Kathy Dillon, Director of Information Systems
As the Director of Information Systems at Rice Hospital, Kathy will discuss the security of your health information, as well as the latest in healthcare technology information systems to provide better patient care.
(Aired Saturday, October 31)

Everything you've always wanted to know about medicare, medical insurance and more
Guest: JoAnn Jagt, HICP Coordinator. JoAnn is the Coordinator of the Health Insurance Counseling Program (HICP) which is a free program funded by the Rice Hospital Auxiliary. She will talk about Medicare parts B and D, medical assistance, health insurance coverage, and more.
(aired 10/24/2009)

There's something special about a library
Guest: Wendy Larson, Medical Librarian at Rice Hospital, discussed free health-related resources available to patients, families and the community. She also told how to determine if a web resource is a good one and which magazines to trust, plus the latest books you can check out to lose weight, learn about Alzheimer's, and more.
(aired 10/17/2009)

Improving the health and well-being of our community
Guests: Jean Raatz, Development Manager, Rice Health Foundation
Brenda Wiese, Grief Center Coordinator,Rice Hospice
Jean will talk about the many projects funded by the Health Foundation to advance technology and education in healthcare. Proceeds from this year's Foundation Holiday Festival will benefit the Grief Center, and Brenda Wiese will discuss the services they provide for the community. (aired 10/10/2009)

Self-care for back pain, plus, recovery care for total joint replacement
Guests: Nikki Hjelden, Physical Therapist and Krista Laumer, Physical Therapist
As Physical Therapists at Rice Rehab Center, Nikki and Krista can give you tips on how to
take good care of your back, as well as information on getting ready for total joint
replacement and preparing for your recovery. (aired 10/03/2009)

Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Guest: Eric Nelson, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Heartland Orthopedics.
Heartland Orthopedics has a clinic in Willmar. Dr. Nelson will bring you up-to-date in topics relating to total hip, knee, shoulder, and other joint replacement surgeries.
(aired September 26, 2009)

Barb Piasecki, RN, CIC
Guest: Barb Piasecki, RN, CIC. Barb presented the latest information on infections, immunizations, and more.
(aired September 19, 2009)

Gillette Outreach Services
Guest: Ross Huebner, Certified Orthotist Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
(aired September 12, 2009)

Happy Labor Day - Health topics in the workplace
Guest: Mary Nesset, Occupational Therapist
(aired September 5, 2009)

Two topics: managing pain through aquatics, and, how to keep your bladder from taking over your life
Guests: Megan Holicky, PT and Anne Hultgren, PT
(aired August 29, 2009)

CT, x-ray and more - a look into the field of Radiology
Guest: Dana Woelfel, Program Director with the Rice Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
(aired August 22, 2009)

ImPACT: The Best Approach to Concussion Management
Guests: Sarah Tanner, Occupational Therapist at Rice Rehabilitation Center
Chris Heminover, Athletic Trainer with Affiliated Community Medical Center
(aired August 15, 2009)

Is Cardiac Rehab Right for You?
Guests Kellie Prentice, RN, Program Coordinator at Rice Cardiac Rehab
Carol Hauge, RN, Nursing Staff at Rice Cardiac Rehab
(aired August 8, 2009)

Cardiac Stress Test Basics
Guest: Dr. Dennis Peterson, Physician with Family Practice Medical Center, talked about stress tests - one of the tools used by physicians to determine the cause of chest pain.
(aired August 1, 2009)

Spirituality & Healing
Guest: Reverend Beverly Crute, PhD, Chaplain at Rice Memorial Hospital. Rev. Crute also leads the Stroke Support Group and the Cancer Support Group.
(aired July 25, 2009)

30 Minutes with a Third-year Med Student
Guest: Jacob Ziegler, MS3, is working with Dr. Drew Hoffman at Family Practice Medical Center this month, as part of a new program at the University of Minnesota that provides medical students with experiences in rural areas.
(aired July 18, 2009)

John O'Neill Shares His Heart Recovery Story
Guest: John O'Neill, a full-time farmer in Olivia, who also competes as a tri-athlete
(aired July 11, 2009)

How to stay out of the ER and have a safe 4th of July
Guest: June Boie, RN, Assistant Director and Clinical Lead of Critical Care in the Emergency Services Department at Rice Hospital
(aired July 4, 2009)

Care for Chronic Wounds, Ostomy Conditions, and Continence Disorders
Guests: Cathy Moe, RN & Suzanne Keuseman, RN, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing at Rice Hospital
(aired June 27, 2009)

Managing Asthma
Guest: Dr. Amy Ellingson, Physician with Allergy & Asthma Specialty Clinic
(aired June 20, 2009)

Skin Concerns and Skin Care Solutions
Guest: Dr. Cindy Firkins Smith, Physician of Dermatology at Affiliated Community Medical Center
(aired June 13, 2009)

What is a sleep study?
Guest: Lenore Tatge, Registered Polysomnography Technician with the Rice Hospital Sleep Center
(aired June 6, 2009)

What is depression and how do you treat it?
Guest: Dr. Mary Vomacka, Psychiatrist at Rice Institute Outpatient at Rice Hospital
(aired May 30, 2009)

Preparing for Surgery
Guests: Carla Fostervold, RN, Admission Coordinator at Rice Hospital, and Nita Tieszen, RN, Admission Coordinator at Rice Hospital.
(aired May 23, 2009)

Emergency Medical Services - 24/7 Care
Guests: June Boie, RN, MA, Assistant Director/Clinical Lead of Critical Care Services at Rice Hospital
Scott Abrams, MD, Emergency Services Department Physician at Rice Hospital
(aired May 16, 2009)

How to Start an Exercise Program
Guest: Randy Kobienia, MS, EP, CES< RCEP, Exercise Physiologist at the Rice Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Center
(aired May 9, 2009)

How to Cope with Layoffs, Downsizing and an Uncertain Economy
Guest: Alan Johnson, LICSW, LMFT, Therapist at Rice Institute.
(aired May 2, 2009)

Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Testing
Guests: Cory Christensen, Cyto Technologist at Rice Hospital Laboratory.
Dr. Lee Cafferty, Pathologist with Minnesota Pathologists Chartered.
(aired April 25, 2009)

Hot Careers in Healthcare and How to Prepare for a Healthcare Career
Guest: Wendy Foley, Health Careers Specialist at Southern Minnesota Area Health Education Center
(aired April 18, 2009)

All About Your Hospital Bill, Including What to do if You Need Help Paying the Balance
Guests: Stephanie Brown, Business Office Manager at Rice Hospital
Jody, Insurance Clerk
Lacey, Financial Counselor
(aired April 11, 2009)

Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
Guests: Karyn Loos, Occupational Therapist at Rice Rehabilitation Center
Dr. Merlin Nelson, Neurologist at Affiliated Community Medical Center
(aired April 4, 2009)

Hospice care and the ways it can help patients and their families
Guests: Mary Beth Potter, RN, Director of Rice Hospice, and Sandy Hanson, RN, Willmar Satellite Coordinator at Rice Hospice.
(aired March 28, 2009)

Men's Health and general health topics
Guest: Dr. Andrew Hoffmann, Physician at Family Practice Medical Center
(aired March 21, 2009)

Chronic kidney disease and dialysis
Guests: Deb Buffington, RN, Dialysis Operations Coordinator at Rice Hospital, and Betty Rustad, RN, Nursing Staff at Rice Hospital Dialysis Center
(aired March 14, 2009)

What is a registered dietitian and how to eat right in 2009
Guests: Liz Burnside, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at Rice Hospital, and Nancy Alsaker, RD, Registered Dietitian at Rice Hospital
(aired March 7, 2009)

How to recognize and cope with the challenges of low vision
Guests: Sarah Tanner, Occupational Therapist at Rice Rehabilitation Center, and Dr. Thomas Lenz, Family Eye Center
(aired February 28, 2009)

Women's Health and general health topics
Guest: Dr. Mary Amon, Family Practice Medical Center
(aired February 21, 2009)