"On Call with the Prairie Doc®" Kicks Off 24th Season, Continues Legacy of Trusted Health Education

Brookings, S.D. – September 2, 2025 – On Call with the Prairie Doc® is set to begin its 24th season on Thursday, September 11, 2025, bringing trusted health information and expert insights to viewers across the region and beyond. The new season will launch with a special “Ask Anything” episode, inviting audiences to submit their most pressing health questions.

Created by the late Dr. Rick Holm and his partner Joanie Holm, CNP, On Call with the Prairie Doc® has a long-standing mission: to enhance health and diminish suffering by providing compassionate, science-based information. This legacy continues with hosts Dr. Andrew Ellsworth, Dr. Debra Johnston, Dr. Jill Kruse, and Dr. Kelly Evans-Hullinger. They will be joined by a diverse group of health professionals from across the state who will offer the latest health updates and guidance.

The show empowers viewers to make informed decisions for themselves and their families by breaking down complex health topics into clear, understandable advice.

Beyond the weekly television show on SDPB, Prairie Doc® content is accessible through multiple platforms, including:

• Live streaming on the Prairie Doc® Facebook and YouTube channels

• Two weekly podcasts

• A weekly radio show on SDPB, hosted by Laura Ellsworth

• A weekly syndicated article, or "perspective," published in over 540 newspapers across six states

For more information and to view the upcoming schedule, visit www.prairiedoc.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Viewers can submit confidential questions for the TV and radio shows by emailing ask@prairiedoc.org or through direct message.

About On Call with the Prairie Doc® For nearly 25 years, On Call with the Prairie Doc® has been a trusted source of free, science-based health information, committed to bringing quality healthcare education to communities everywhere.