May 20, 2026—9-10----Working on Wellness Wednesday—Show 52-09

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(((((YEE HAH----I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Business Show---Working on Wellness Wednesday---show 52-09)))

   We have done this show with those in medicine---for a number of years---we appreciate the guests taking their time and sharing information our audience tells us helps them on a Working on Wellness Wednesday.

   Joseph Kippley----is tied to the medical side for Sioux Falls and nearby counties-----

   He is good at what he does and the public health care in this Community and County---as well as what he does for those in this area and even those in other parts of South Dakota-----

   Joe----lots of storms stirred the pot in the last week----and when that happens there is fear that health concerns can be multiplied ----

   Talk to us about the rain –even some snow----tornadic like winds---and health wise---what our listeners should know for the closing days of May---and into the hotter days of summer---

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   Health concerns---your office has dealt with in April and now May---how do people know when they can call-----and how you can truly help them and those around them-----

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    In recent Working on Wednesday Shows you have talked to us about some of the statewide meetings you talk at---what you learned---and just what men-women and children are expecting for 2026-----

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    Who can your office help------

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    What else we should know on this 20th day of May-----

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     We appreciate all you do and your willingness to share with our Working on Wellness Wednesday audience---

  -Dr. Tim Ridgway joins us this morning at 9:32----we’ll talk med school and what the students are learning and even where some are going after graduation---

  But up next---Lisa Ottmar—shares with us---a big event---coming soon---15th annual Step Forward to Prevent Suicide---Saturday June 6th---

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9:19/30---Working on Wellness Wednesday 2 ((taping at 8:30)))

---Just Lisa Ottmar---15th Annual Step Forward to Prevent Suicide on Saturday June 6th

  9:00 at Fawick Park---includes a keynote speaker, remembrance ceremony and a 1.5 mile walk.

  Last year 800 people attended and raised over $65,000 for the Helpline center’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness

   Lisa Ottmar is the Development Director---605-274-1420---

   15th Annual—does need some attention---and we have helped and we hope our other broadcast friends can help as we approve that event in just 15 or 16 days----

   Just ahead—head of the Med School in South Dakota---Dr. Tim Ridgway---

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9:30/30---fox business News

9:32/50---Working on Wellness Wednesday 3---

   We enjoy having our medical friends do this Working on Wellness Wednesday Show----

   Dr. Tim Ridgway—heads up the Med School here in South Dakota and he is gracious enough to introduce us to those that work with him in the classroom as well as some of the students---who learn every day—how to treat us as patients today, tomorrow and beyond---

   You have been on the road again at some med meetings in North Dakota----what did you learn and what did you share about what we do here in South Dakota----medical concerns and how you share in the classroom----

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    Students—your class of 2026---and what has been new medical territory for students in 2026---

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    What are you seeing for those that want to become a part of what you teach—and how they could attend South Dakota Med School---

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   And-----

-----we appreciate what you do ----and wellness is one of those very important life things that we can’t afford to overlook—and where -ever we live—we need doctors to help us get to be a little older—

  Potential students or people with med questions—how can they reach you---

----------Dr. Tim Ridgway----

  One more medical stop this morning Mary Michaels--- Communication Directors of AARP in South Dakota –come on back for all you need to know..

9:44/00—KELO Commercials

9:45/30---Wellness Wednesday 4

   We know one of the more popular segments of our Working on Wellness Wednesday is when Mary Michaels—Communication Director of AARP joins us---

AARP South Dakota: Celebrating Veterans and Military Families

• Highlighting Resources for South Dakota Veterans: AARP South Dakota salutes the service and sacrifice of our state’s veterans and military families. We help them navigate health benefits and the job market, support family caregivers of veterans, and fight fraud targeting our service members. Our goal is to connect our veterans to resources available to them. You can find a wealth of resources at aarp.org/veterans.
• Also in honor of our Veterans and Military men and women, AARP offers a special promotion for Veterans, Military and their families all year long. To take advantage of an up to 45% membership discount and free gift, visit www.aarp.org/veterans. The members of our military work so hard to protect and serve, so we’ll keep fighting to protect and defend the benefits they have worked so hard for.

South Dakota Property Tax Refund Program: Do You Qualify?

• AARP South Dakota works to help individuals 50-plus make sure their money lives as long as they do. That is why we fight for measures to help provide financial security, like the South Dakota Property and Sales Tax Refund Program. Each year during the legislative session, we proudly advocate for funding to keep this program available for older adults with low income and people with disabilities. The deadline to apply for this state program is July 1, so be sure to get information and see if you qualify. We have a story pinned to our website at aarp.org/sd, so you can easily find information there, along with a link to the state application form.

Join AARP South Dakota to support the Sioux Falls City Football Club on May 31

• Catch live women’s soccer action with the Sioux Falls City Football Club on Sunday, May 31.  Join AARP South Dakota to cheer on our home team as they also raise awareness about mental health and brain health. The first 100 people who use the code ACTIVEAGING2026 when purchasing their tickets on the Sioux Falls City Football Club website will get a ticket discount. Game time is 4pm at Bob Young Field.

Livability in South Dakota

• We are excited that June 24 will be the day we’ll announce the 2026 AARP Community Challenge Grantees. This national program has been in place for 10 years now, and so AARP doubled its dollar investment this year to celebrate. While we wait for this year’s grantee announcement, we’re featuring the 40 South Dakota projects that have been funded with highlights on our Facebook page. Be sure to follow our page and check out the posts sharing these community stories.  We’re also talking a lot about walkability and how we can help communities improve pedestrian safety and overall quality of life through activities like neighborhood walk audits.

--------we’ll get you ready for our 10:00 Ag Show---when on our Working Wellness Wednesday Show returns---

9:55/30---KELO Commercials

9:57/00---Wellness Wednesday 5

   Coming up in our 10:00 Ag Hour—yes some ag—yes some candidates—and even things you tell you enjoy like John Ball Mr. Tree---Justin Glisin and Laura Edwards—State Climatologists in Iowa and South Dakota.

   For now our time is up—thank you for yours…