Prairie Doc: U.S. health care faces challenges
Assuring effective health care to a population is a challenge for every society. As care options become more complex — and…
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Prairie Doc: August means adjusting back to school activities
Here it is, August. Summer has flown by and already there is Halloween candy roaming the shelves of Walmart. For……
Prairie Doc: Prescription drug prices in the U.S. are among the highest in the world
High costs and shortages of pharmaceuticals are serious, on-going issues. Drug prices in the U.S. are among the highest in…
Prairie Doc: Getting the most out of your health care, Part 2
Editor’s note: This is the second of two Prairie Doc columns by St. Samantha Darnall-Werlinger about making the most of…
Prairie Doc: Preparing for medical appointments benefits patients
As a patient, it can be challenging to navigate the health care system. This can lead to frustration and disappointment……
Prairie Doc: The real life of a doctor is different from TV
From Dr. Marcus Welby and Dr. Meredith Grey to “Hawkeye” Pierce and Doogie Howser, MD, there have been a multitude…
Prairie Doc: Early detection of blood clots is key for treatment
The patient was young, healthy, and short of breath. She had not been sick recently, other than a minor cough….
Prairie Doc: Lifestyle, diet can affect cholesterol levels
Many of us have likely been educated on how to be healthier, which includes the foods we should consume, and……
Prairie Doc: Coping with ‘out-of-our-control’ reality of agriculture can strain mental health
Marrying a farm kid has shown me the immense amount of pride in being part of the ag community. It…
Prairie Doc: Do our baby teeth even matter?
Our first teeth are important in so many ways. They require just as much attention and love as our permanent…
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