Redefining Rural Healthcare Podcast

Dr. Dennis Hartung

Join guest host Stephanie Waterman, FNP, as she talks with 2025 Provider of the Year recipient Dr. Dennis Hartung, OB/GYN about rural women’s healthcare… Learn More

Kristie Smith of St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity

In this episode of Redefining Rural Health Care, host Ryma Lindquist interviews Kristie Smith of St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity… Learn More

Dr. Nilin Raj

In this special episode, CEO Eilidh Pederson speaks with nephrologist Dr. Nilin Raj about bringing inpatient dialysis to WWH—keeping critical kidney care close to home… Learn More

Lisa Johnson-Bleskey, Cancer Center Director

Host Ryma Lindquist speaks with Lisa Johnson-Bleskey… Learn More

Brittany Pace, FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner

Western Wisconsin Health launches season 3 of its Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast, hosted by Community Relations Director Ryma Lindquist… Learn More

WWH Providers Panel Vaccines & Peace of Mind

In this episode of Western Wisconsin Health’s Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast, hosted by Dr. Katie Findlay, covers the importance of vaccinations… Learn More

Cheri Rott, MS, RDN, CD Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Culinary services manager Garrett Pokela speaks with registered dietician Cheri Rott about her role at the organization… Learn More

Adoray Home Health and Hospice

Season two of Western Wisconsin Health’s Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast opens by spotlighting the high-quality, community-based care… Learn More

Yang Liu, MD Oncologist / Hematologist

In this episode of Western Wisconsin Health’s Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast, Emily Koehler talks with new oncologist Dr. Yang Liu… Learn More

Sarah Tyler-Peterson, CNM Certified Nurse Midwife

In this episode, Director of Community Relations, Ryma Lindquist interviews certified nurse midwife Sarah Tyler-Peterson… Learn More

Jana L. Gegen, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, APNP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

In this episode of Redefining Rural Healthcare, guest host Natasha Ward talks with psychiatric nurse practitioner Jana Gegen… Learn More

Karissa Hanson, FNP Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

In this episode of Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast, Ellen Thompson, COO, introduces the second season and the Spring Valley Clinic series… Learn More

Alicia Myers, Manager – Inpatient Services

In this episode of the Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast, Shonda Helgeson, Chief Nursing Officer at Western Wisconsin Health, introduces Alicia Myers… Learn More

Erin Benson, MA-HRM, PHR Chief of Human Resources

In this episode of Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast, host Eilidh Pederson, CEO, speaks with Chief Human Resources Officer Erin Benson… Learn More

Karen Alderete Herrera, PharmD MTM Pharmacist

In this episode, Urgent Care Provider, Dr. Matt Hansmeier, M.D. introduces Karen Herrera, WWH’s first Medication Therapy Management (MTM) pharmacist… Learn More

Sarah Anderson FNP – Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

In this episode of Western Wisconsin Health’s Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast, guest host Mike Veldhuis interviews family Nurse Practitioner Sarah… Learn More

Laolu Lediju MD, MPH – Family Practice Physician

The podcast episode is part of Season 2 of Redefining Rural Healthcare series. Ben Wunrow, the manager of rehabilitation services, interviews Dr. Laolu… Learn More

Peter Dahlberg MD, PhD – General Surgery

In the latest episode of Western Wisconsin Health’s podcast, guest host Nick Berger, Director of Specialty Services, interviews Dr. Peter Dahlberg… Learn More

Dennis Hartung MD, FACOG, OB/GYN

Dr. Hartung emphasizes the importance of collaboration between providers, working closely with family medicine doctors and midwives… Learn More

Sara Atteberry MSN, RN, CPNP

In this episode of the Redefining Rural Health Care podcast, Dr. Michael Douglas interviews Sara Atteberry, a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics… Learn More

Chukwunonso Chime MD

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas, sits down with Gastroenterologist, Chukwunonso Chime, MD… Learn More

Katie Carstens PA-C

Podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas, sits down with Family Practice Physician Assistant, Katie Carstens, PA-C… Learn More

Matt Hansmeier MD

Podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff at Western Wisconsin Health, Dr. Michael Douglas, sits down with Urgent Care Physician, Matt Hansmeier, M.D… Learn More

Nate Schwartz MD

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas, sits down with Family Practice Physician, Dr. Nate Schwartz… Learn More

Desiree Scholl DPM, FACFAS

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of WWH sits down with Podiatrist, Desiree Scholl, DPM, FACFAS… Learn More

Abbey Arndt FNP-C, FNP-BC

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with Family Nurse Practitioner, Abbey Arndt… Learn More

Eilidh Pederson Chief Executive Officer

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with CEO, Eilidh Pederson with a special edition… Learn More

Kathleen Findlay Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Family Medicine Physician

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Katie Findlay… Learn More

John Buelow WWH Board Chair and owner of Flagship Ford of Baldwin

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with WWH Board Chair and owner of Flagship Ford… Learn More

Russell Roloff MD, Family Practice Provider

Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with this year’s Reid Berger Memorial Medical Staff Award recipient, Family Practice Provider – Russell Roloff, MD… Learn More

Sara Brown CNM, CNP, APNP – Women’s Health Provider

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with the Women’s Health Provider, Sara Brown… Learn More

Ben Wunrow Doctor of Physical Therapy

Podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, Ben Wunrow, PT, DPT… Learn More

Kheng Joe Lau Doctor of Endocrinology

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with Endocrinologist, Dr. Kheng Joe Lau, MD… Learn More

Wendy Liu Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

In this episode, Dr. Liu discusss her journey coming from the province of Haibei, China, the advancements in technology, her mindset… Learn More

Sarah Tyler-Peterson Certified Nurse Midwife

Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health sits down with Certified Nurse Midwife, Sarah Tyler-Peterson. They discuss Sarah’s journey… Learn More

Michael Veldhuis LPC – Behavioral Health Counselor

Redefining Rural Healthcare podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas sits down with Behavioral Health Counselor, Michael Veldhuis…. Learn More

Jess Brehmer MD, FAAOS

We welcome Dr. Brehmer to WWH by discussing his services, background and how he is transitioning to a rural health hospital setting… Learn More

Eilidh Pederson, Chief Executive Officer

Podcast host and Associate Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Douglas of Western Wisconsin Health interviews Chief Executive Officer, Eilidh Pederson… Learn More