Jeremy Coss, MBA, director of HRMC clinics, joined the podcast to discuss the recent announcement of Convenient Care Services at the HRMC Physicians Clinic from 7:00-9:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. In addition, he answers some frequently asked questions about the service! Learn more at hrmcphysiciansclinic.org.

Erick Larson, president and CEO for HRMC, joined the podcast to share stories that have helped to shape the meaning of Christmas for him. He also shares information about the Lights on 5th & Kansas and how service can bring light to being human.

On part two of our podcast with Karen Decker, RN, bereavement and volunteer coordinator the HRMC hospice nurse, Karen shares information about the annual HRMC Community Hospice Tree of Memories and provides helpful tips on coping with grief during the holidays. Learn more at huronregional.org/hospice and be sure to listen to Part 1, which covers what hospice provides as well as the importance of having conversations with loved ones about end of life wishes.

In this episode of the Well One Connection Podcast, Karen Decker, RN, bereavement and volunteer coordinator the HRMC hospice nurse, explains the care provided to someone on hospice, including shedding light on some common myths. Karen encourages families to have conversations about hospice care and future wishes for health and end of life and also shares information about becoming a hospice volunteer. She shares resources including “The Conversation Project,” linked here: https://theconversationproject.org/?hsa_acc=7820164775&hsa_cam=21162273091&hsa_grp=160645365037&hsa_ad=695656991719&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-1679026753838&hsa_kw=the%20conversation%20project&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzdbE3d37iQMViVz_AR0gqQm_EAAYASAAEgJvo_D_BwE&utm_campaign=442024-tcp-us-&utm_content=cpc-tcpgen-&utm_source=googleg&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=googleg-cpc-awareness-download&utm_term=the%20conversation%20project&utm_medium=ppc

To reach HRMC hospice, call 605-353-6520.

General surgeon, Anthony Loewen, MD, shares information about causes, symptoms, and treatments for Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is a chronic condition that occurs when stomach contents leak into the esophagus, causing irritation. Dr. Loewen provides surgical interventions for GERD when lifestyle modifications and medications don't work. Learn more at huronregional.org/acid-reflux or talk to your primary care provider today!

Susan recently joined the HRMC Physicians Clinic care team to provide adult and adolescent care. She will work to ensure continuity of care for patients who have previously been seen by Doreen Boomsma, CNP, who will retire from primary care later this year. With a holistic approach to care and an emphasis on individual patients, Olson combines traditional medicine with lifestyle modification and self-management to give patients the tools they need to successfully manage their conditions.

Appointments can be made by calling the HRMC Physicians Clinic at 605-353-7660. You can find more information about Olson at www.hrmcphysiciansclinic.org.

Join us for a special airing of the Well One Connection Podcast as we share the recent Huron Chamber & Visitors Bureau "Chamber Chat" with Brianna Johnson of the Chamber and Levi Kary, HRMC Foundation Executive Director.

Levi shares information about upcoming events:

• Runnings Ladies Night Out - Oct 9
• Olympic Motors Walk Around Ravine Lake - Oct 11
• Huron Tiger Volleyball Pink Out Game - Oct 17

Sign up or learn about the events at https://www.hrmcfoundation.org/special-events.

Kim Rieger, co-chair of the Huron Rising 2.0 Health Care Group and vice president of ancillary and support services, joined us on the podcast to share information about the progress of the special health care access group focused on filling the same-day and after-hours care gap in Huron following the closing of Quick Care.