Web Casts with Rice Hospital  

"It's Your Health"
Sponsored by Rice Memorial Hospital

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 maximize your medication dollars
Guest: Carnie Allex, PharmD Director Rice Memorial Hospital Pharmacy
Learn tips for getting the most from your medication dollars.
(aired Saturday, January 9)

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)