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Events and Webinars Ivy Haskins, MD and Vishal Kothari, MD

May 20: Advancing Health | Talk: Treating GERD and swallowing issues
Join our specialists as they discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment options for swallowing difficulties and GERD.
Events and Webinars Rishi Batra, MD and Peter Mannon, MD

May 15: Advancing Health | Talk: Living well with IBD
Meet specialists from the Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center as they discuss IBD, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Events and Webinars Scott Vincent, MD

May 6: Advancing Health | Talk: Back pain solutions
Gain insight into the causes of back pain and the full spectrum of treatment options available with Dr. Vincent.
Events and Webinars Ashley Korth, APRN-NP

May 1: Advancing Health | Talk: Understanding atrial fibrillation
Learn about atrial fibrillation and how it affects your heart health with nurse practitioner Ashley Korth.
Healthy Lifestyle Stressed woman sitting at desk

What is burnout and how can I prevent it?
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress.
Events and Webinars Matthew Teusink, MD

April 22: Advancing Health | Talk: Living well with arthritis
Learn the fundamentals of arthritis with emphasis on shoulder and upper extremity conditions from Dr. Teusink.
Healthy Lifestyle Man sitting at desk with head in hand

What is cortisol, and how does it affect the body?
Cortisol is a hormone that helps keep your body in balance. But when levels are off, it can cause health problems.
Conditions and Services Man checking blood sugar

What's the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Hyperglycemia means high blood sugar. Hypoglycemia means low blood sugar. Still, while the definitions are easy to understand, recognizing and treating them can be more complicated.
Events and Webinars Ivy Haskins, MD

April 17: Advancing Health | Talk: Medical and surgical weight loss options
Explore the spectrum of weight loss options with a focus on surgical interventions that can lead to sustainable results.
Patient Stories Raihanna Hartley standing with motorbike

Teen motocross champion overcomes life-threatening blood clots
In March 2023, 16-year-old Raihanna Hartley from Bruce, South Dakota, faced a life-threatening emergency when multiple blood clots traveled to her heart.
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