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Doc Talk with Monument Health

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187 episodes

3 days ago

Weekly conversations with doctors from Monument Health.

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Weekly conversations with doctors from Monument Health.

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Episodes (20/187)

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Best of 2025 - Ep. 137: Advancements in Heart Failure Devices & Treatment with Luis Hernandez, M.D., FACC

Luis Hernandez, M.D., FACC, fellowship-trained Cardiologist and Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program at Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute, gives insight on how devices like defibrillators, pacemakers and pulmonary pressure sensors manage heart failure and help prevent hospital readmissions. He also outlines the importance of medication and patient monitoring in improving heart failure outcomes.

Dr. Hernandez brings plenty of visual aides in this episode so be sure to check out the video version on YouTube!

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3 days ago

31 minutes 11 seconds

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Best of 2025 - Ep. 144: The Hip Preservation Institute with Kenneth Milligan, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, and Eric Krohn, D.O., Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

In this Best Of from 2025, Mark sits down with Kenneth Milligan, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, and Eric Krohn, D.O., Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Monument Health Orthopedic & Specialty Hospital in Rapid City while they share their vision in starting the Hip Preservation Institute. Typically only available in larger metropolitan areas, the Hip Preservation Institutes team brings much needed and highly specialized hip care to the Black Hills and the surrounding region with the goal of preventing long-term hip deterioration to patients through early intervention, monitoring and minimally-invasive surgery, when required.

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1 week ago

27 minutes 19 seconds

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Episode 171: Doc Talk Live! at The Matthews Art Center - Staying on Track When the Holidays Throw Off Everything

The holidays can make healthy habits feel impossible. Between packed schedules, comfort food, and family pressure, it’s easy to feel like staying on track just isn’t realistic.

In this live Doc Talk episode, the Weight Management Clinic team in Spearfish shares practical, judgment-free advice for navigating the holiday season without guilt or perfectionism. They talk honestly about food pressure, portion control, alcohol, winter exercise, and why consistency matters more than “starting over” in January.

The conversation also tackles big questions around intermittent fasting, weight loss medications, postmenopausal weight changes, and why the number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.

If you’re looking for realistic strategies, encouragement, and a healthier mindset this holiday season, this episode meets you right where you are.

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2 weeks ago

44 minutes 51 seconds

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Best of 2025 -Ep. 151: Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine with Leslie Van Dyne, M.D.

Welcome to Doc Talk, I'm your host, Mark Houston. This month, we’re celebrating the Best of 2025 and revisiting some of our most informative and popular episodes from the past year. This week it's Episode 151 with Dr. Leslie Van Dyne.

As a Trauma Surgeon and Critical Care Specialist at Rapid City Hospital, Leslie Van Dyne, M.D. shares her unique perspective on caring for patients in a rural area known for outdoor adventure and seasonal risks. Dr. Van Dyne explains the differences between trauma surgery and emergency medicine, discusses caring for critical patients in the ICU and relates how activities like ATV riding, horseback riding and summer tourism impact the trauma cases she sees.

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3 weeks ago

24 minutes 31 seconds

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Best of 2025 - Ep. 152: Finding Talent with Sarah Blenner and Joanna Wiseman, Talent Acquisition Team Script and episode description:

Welcome to Doc Talk, I'm your host, Mark Houston. This month, we’re celebrating the Best of 2025 and revisiting some of our most informative and popular episodes from the past year. This week it’s Episode 152: Finding Talent with Sarah Blenner and Joanna Wiseman of the Monument Health Talent Acquisition Team

Sarah and Joanna are responsible for filling all of the non-Physician jobs at Monument Health. Let’s find out how they approach the tall task of keeping over 1,200 spots filled while still remaining selective in an extremely competitive industry.

Are you looking for a new career at a great place to work? Visit monument.health/careers to find a health care role that’s right for you.

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1 month ago

23 minutes 19 seconds

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Episode 168: Mental Health Through the Holidays and Winter with Mandi Leite, PMHNP-BC, and Erin Adkins, CSW, QMHP-PIP

Many people go into the holiday season feeling a heaviness they can't quite explain. Lead-Deadwood Hospital and Clinic’s Erin Adkins, CSW, QMHP-PIP, Mental Health Counselor, and Mandi Leiti, PMHNP-BC, a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in psychiatric and mental health, return to discuss winter mental health. They explain why January often brings the biggest wave of people seeking help, how to navigate holiday gatherings when you're already struggling and the difference between winter blues and seasonal affective disorder. The duo offer practical advice on managing financial stress during the holidays, dealing with grief when facing the first season without a loved one and recognizing when it's time to seek professional help. They also discuss how simple steps like getting morning sunlight can make a real difference. If you're feeling the weight of the season, this conversation offers valuable guidance.

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1 month ago

29 minutes 28 seconds

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Episode 167: What Does "Healthy" Mean to You? with Stephen Wasemiller, M.D.

Non-Invasive Cardiologist Stephen Wasemiller, M.D., at the Heart and Vascular Institute in Rapid City defines the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and the roles they play in keeping your heart healthy. He also explores the connection between mental health, social isolation and the role of spiritual well-being and advocates for compassionate care and open communication to improve heart health and quality of life.

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1 month ago

40 minutes 6 seconds

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Episode 166: Clear for Takeoff: FAA Physicals and Civil Surgeon Exams with Chad Storch, M.D., MPH

Joining host Mark Houston is Chad Storch, M.D., MPH, Occupational Medicine at Rapid City Clinic, Mount Rushmore Road. Dr. Storch shares his experiences of caring for sailors and marines aboard the USS Oak Hill and overseeing the health of over 1,500 aviators and air traffic controllers as Aviation Medicine Department Head at Naval Air Station Whiting Field. He also breaks down the importance of FAA physicals, what it takes to keep airmen safe to fly and discusses his work as a Civil Surgeon performing immigration medical examinations.

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1 month ago

24 minutes 7 seconds

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Episode 165: From Military Service to Monument Health with Joshua Larson, M.D.

When you've spent years caring for the men and women who serve our country, you learn a thing or two about trust and community. Joshua Larson, M.D., Family Medicine Physician at Box Elder Clinic, joins host Mark Houston to discuss life as a military doctor, what drew him to Family Medicine and how his journey from the military to Monument Health has helped shape care in Box Elder and the surrounding communities. Dr. Larson dives into his time serving as a doctor in the Air Force, his time serving in Türkiye and how he landed at Ellsworth Air Force Base. He shares what he loves most about working in family medicine and the importance of building a trusting relationship with your primary care doctor.

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1 month ago

27 minutes 47 seconds

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Episode 164: Small Town Mental Health with Mandi Leite, PMHNP-BC , and Erin Adkins, CSW PIP

Mandi Leite, a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in psychiatric and mental health at Lead-Deadwood Hospital and Erin Adkins a Certified Social Worker at Lead-Deadwood Clinic join Mark Houston to talk about providing mental health and counseling services to the area. They discuss their individual approaches to treatment and how they collaborate together. Much like Lead and Deadwood themselves, medication and therapy can be thought of as interlinked. Listen in as Mandi and Erin describe how they encounter and treat the wide spectrum of mental health symptoms as part of the emerging whole-person model of care.

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2 months ago

28 minutes 15 seconds

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Episode 163: Keeping Athletes in the Game with Joseph Humpherys, D.O., FAAOS

When athletes take the field, there's more happening behind the scenes than most fans realize. In this episode recorded live at a South Dakota Mines football pregame, Joseph Humpherys, D.O., FAAOS, Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation at Orthopedic & Specialty Hospital in Rapid City shares what it takes to keep college athletes healthy and performing at their best. His approach goes beyond treating injuries; it includes nutrition support, mental health services and strength conditioning. Dr. Humpherys discusses the importance of having physicians on the sidelines, recent advances in injury prevention and the tests recovering athletes must pass before they can resume competing.

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2 months ago

19 minutes 26 seconds

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Eps. 162: Reflux Treatment Beyond Antacids with Ali Zakaria, M.D. & Pial Hope, D.O.

Popping an antacid might work for occasional heartburn. For many people though, acid reflux is a daily battle that affects sleep, diet and quality of life. Ali Zakaria, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Pial Hope, D.O., General Surgeon, both of Rapid City Hospital, discuss why gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may require more than over-the-counter solutions. The duo explains the cause of chronic symptoms and elaborate on their collaborative approach to diagnosis and treatment. They explore advanced care options including transoral fundoplication and robotic surgery, address concerns about long-term medication use and explain why proper diagnosis is crucial before any intervention.

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2 months ago

32 minutes 26 seconds

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Episode 161: Doc Talk Live! at The Matthews Art Center - A Conversation About Colon and Thyroid Cancers with Wesley Badger, M.D.

In this episode of Doc Talk Live! at The Matthews Art Center, Wesley Badger, M.D., general surgeon at Spearfish Clinic, North Avenue, discusses two very different cancers and why early detection matters. Dr. Badger explains why colon cancer screening now starts at 45 years old and why colonoscopy remains the standard for prevention. He also addresses the rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger people and the lifestyle factors driving this trend. Dr. Badger also covers thyroid cancer, explaining why it behaves differently than most cancers and why screening recommendations differ dramatically between these two conditions.

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2 months ago

36 minutes 48 seconds

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Episode 160: Facing Breast Cancer with Ashlea Semmens, M.D.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and diagnoses are happening at younger ages than ever before. In this episode, Ashlea Semmens, M.D., General Surgeon, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Medical Director of the Breast Surgery program at Rapid City Hospital, sits down to discuss what every woman needs to know about breast cancer awareness, detection and treatment. She explains why self-awareness matters, breaks what happens after an abnormal mammogram and clears up common myths about screenings. Dr. Semmens also addresses the emotional toll of diagnosis, the resources available locally for patients undergoing treatment and why no two breast cancers are treated the same.

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3 months ago

27 minutes 24 seconds

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Episode 159: A Heart Healthy Doc Walk with Stephen Wasemiller, M.D.

There's no magic pill for heart health, but there is something almost as simple: walking. In this special episode recorded on location at American Heart Association Black Hills Heart Walk on Sept. 6, Stephen Wasemiller, M.D., Non-invasive Cardiologist at Heart and Vascular Institute in Rapid City, joins host Mark Houston for a conversation on the move. Dr. Wasemiller explains how walking protects your cardiovascular system, improves mental health and provides anti-inflammatory benefits. Whether you're just starting out or looking to stay motivated, heart health doesn't have to be complicated; any movement is better than none. Sometimes the best medicine is putting one foot in front of the other.

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3 months ago

20 minutes 45 seconds

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Episode 158: Navigating Life with Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Jannine Purcell, CNP

Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) means encountering life-changing challenges, but it doesn't have to define your future. Jannine Purcell, CNP, Gastroenterology, discusses how IBD affects young adults in their 20s and 30s, often disrupting major life milestones. Jannine explains the difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and why team-based care is essential. She shares inspiring success stories of patients who've achieved deep remission and provides insight into why close follow-up and patient education are crucial for helping young people reclaim their quality of life.

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3 months ago

23 minutes 55 seconds

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Episode 157: Understanding EOE with Issam Turk, M.D.

Eating should be simple. However, for people with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE), swallowing can feel difficult or even scary. In this episode, Issam Turk, M.D., Gastroenterologist at Monument Health Gastroenterology, returns to discuss this increasingly common condition that many people don't even realize they have. Dr. Turk explains why difficulty swallowing should never be considered normal and shares that he usually diagnoses two to five new cases every week. He discusses the emergency situations that often lead to diagnosis, why early detection is crucial and explores treatment options, which range from dietary changes to a breakthrough medication that has shown remarkable success rates.

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3 months ago

33 minutes 54 seconds

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Episode 156: Keeping Your Liver Healthy with Chantel Holz, CNP

Your liver works around the clock, but chances are you rarely think about this vital organ until something goes wrong. In this episode of Doc Talk, Chantel Holz, CNP from Monument Health Gastroenterology, breaks down what you need to know about liver health and why it should be on your radar. She discusses the rise in metabolic associated liver disease and how symptoms of this condition can be missed. Chantel shares insights on new non-invasive screening methods and promising treatments while addressing the misinformation circulating on social media about liver detox supplements.

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4 months ago

27 minutes 49 seconds

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Episode 155: Philanthropy at Work – Inside Monument Health Foundation with Hans Nelson & Patrick Tibbles, M.D.

Hans Nelson, Director of the Monument Health Foundation, and Patrick Tibbles, M.D., Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine and Medical Director of the Foundation, discuss how philanthropic support helps elevate health care in the Black Hills. From events like the Golden Guitars Gala to critical projects in cancer care, hospice and pediatric services, they explore how donor contributions directly impact patient care, equipment upgrades and support for both patients and caregivers alike.

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4 months ago

33 minutes 21 seconds

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Episode 154: Debunking Cancer Treatment Myths with Oncologist Bayan Al-Share, M.D.

Misinformation can spread quickly, especially when it comes to health care. Lately, some cancer patients have been asking about the use of Ivermectin, a drug designed to treat parasites, as a potential cancer treatment. Bayan Al-Share, M.D., Oncologist at Monument Health Cancer Care Institute, joins host Mark Houston to address where this idea came from, what the science actually says and how to evaluate sources of medical information. Dr. Al-Share also shares how she handles these conversations in the exam room and what patients should know before considering alternative therapies.

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4 months ago

32 minutes 56 seconds