Blog---July 30, 2025—9-10—Working on Wellness Wednesday

  Our Working on Wellness Wednesday show—had a lot of ground to cover with all the storms, flooding and crop damages as well as upcoming events that begin tomorrow with Hefty Day at Baltic which will draw 10,000---Friday the Sioux Empire Fair---DQ Miracle Treat Day---and more.

  We took the help of Dr. Tim Ridgway---heads the Sanford Med School Classes as USD---and he shared two of his students to talk about why they are now in their third year---why communities not the big giants are important---to them—and all of us in South Dakota and neighboring states.

  Jada Tschetter and Casey Miller--- talked about the med school—the experiences they are getting working to learn that it is not all about Sioux Falls or Rapid City in South Dakota---but those communities  that truly need dedication to their residents and their causes.

  We had worked with both 2-3 years ago after they made a trip to the Legislature---got to visit with lawmakers---the Governor and others and learned what they are doing is truly important to the value of life regardless of the size of the community.

  Their sincerity—what they reported they had learned 3 years—was impressive—and follows what Dr. Ridgway and I talked about—is hearing from the mouths of the students—why they want to be a part of health care in South Dakota.

   We’ll have Jada Tschetter and Casey Miller back with us in 3 months to see what else they have learned---and perhaps even attract a few more to join the medical men and women in the future.

   Lisa Ottmar—joins us periodically with the HELP LINE---we got an update today----why it is important---why she has worked so hard for a number of years to make sure people understand why there is help if you need it. We do have a history of different projects we have worked together on---- and her thermometer on the public—what is needed is a constant reminder that you can help---help those that may be thinking of ending their life---or giving up. Yes it is a theme we use in the medical show----and will continue in the future. 

   Dr. Joshua Jordee –worked with us this morning---yes it was his chiropractic stop—where we talked about how even moving limbs and branches thru a storm---can have an effect. At every turn in the road in this show---- Dr. Jordee had the caution lights out---and we talked about those that moved limbs and branches from the storm---the need to use work gloves, be careful of shoulder injuries---be aware of the spine, knees, ankles, wrists and elbows—and don’t forget the lower back. 

   Dr. Jordee works with dentists---and headaches---over or under bites or teeth grinding. And yes football players who are getting ready for practice—should remember chiropractors can help remind you of the dangers you can face in a football season.

   Bethany Olsen Burden—talked about DQ Miracle Treat Day---and she talked about the blizzards that are sold that can help events---It is a big deal----and yes the help is needed---- as part of the work they do. Not only Sioux Falls but we even chatted about the Madison DQ that does its own thing to help as well.

   Sanford International is coming up---and we started our push for the Senior Golf Event that will be at Minnehaha Country Club September 8th to the 14th. Sioux Falls is fortunate to have the seniors come here whether it be John Daly---or Alex Cejka---Richard Green or Steven Richards. We enjoy our time with the Sanford International---and it gives golf a chance to recruit the next generation—and for that generation to learn a few things with those pros over 50.

   Thanks to Pro Link Sports for helping us do what we like—promoting this event each year.

   Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—use the KELO App—Streaming on line or just ask Alexa. Norm Anderson posts the podcast of the show—my job is to write and prepare the Q & A for the show—do the interviews—and then add the Blog—that helps you find what is in the show.

   Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.