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Prairie Doc® Media is a project of the Healing Words Foundation which endeavors to enhance health and diminish suffering by communicating useful information, based on honest science, provided in a respectful and compassionate manner. The Foundation engages a variety of media outlets to provide science-based medical information to the greater South Dakota region.

Recent  Comments and Questions:

Regarding the SDPB “In the Moment” interview on Aug. 30:  Listen here.
"Very helpful conversation. Thank you." - BJ Thurman
"A model and inspiration. ❤ The PrairieDoc." - Cynthia Herndon

Regarding the 8/27/18 essay (Read blog post) 
“Oh, this is one to read again and again! Thanks for sharing!”- Nancy Jewell
“Thanks for sharing Rick. I understand what you are saying as I feel I have been there and think about that often. I found it is stupid stuff we get mad about...stuff that doesn't matter tomorrow or next year. It's also the simple things that matter most!” - Sandy Madsen

Regarding the 8/30 TV show, "Life's Final Season"
"Your program tonight was just great! Thank you for talking about death in your cool, compassionate way! I can’t wait to get my copy signed by you!  I hope that you and your dear family and friends have many days together, but I so admire how you are making the most of each one. That is such a gift for all of you. Take care of each other, as I know you do. Thanks again for writing this book." -V.B.

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Now available at Amazon, Dacotah Prairie Museum in Aberdeen, the SD Art Museum in Brookings, Ward's Bakery in DeSmet, Prairie Pages in Pierre, Mitzi's Books in Rapid City, and Zandbroz in Sioux Falls. 
CHECK HOLIDAY BOOK SIGNING DATES HERE!
Dr. Holm's latest book
Life's Final Season
A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace

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THE HEALING WORDS FOUNDATION FALL/WINTER 2018 NEWSLETTER

Thanks to the following publications which currently publish Dr. Holm's essays:

​Alexandria Herald
Arlington Sun
Avon Clarion
Bison Courier
Brandon Valley Challenger
Britton Journal
Brookings Register
Burke Gazette
Chamberlain Central Dakota Times
Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun
Charles Mix County News
Clark County Courier
Clear Lake Courier
Conde News
De Smet News
Dell Rapids Tribune
Doland Times-Record
Edgemont Herald-Tribune
Elkton Record
Emery Enterprise
Faith Independent
Faulkton Faulk County Record
​Flandreau Moody County Enterprise
Groton Dakota Press
Groton Independent
Highmore Herald
Hoven Review
Howard Miner County Pioneer
Huron Plainsman
Kadoka Press
Lake Preston Times
Lemmon Dakota Herald
Lennox Independent
Leola McPherson County Herald
Madison Daily Leader
Marion Record
Martin Bennett County Booster II
Miller Press
Mission Todd County Tribune
Mobridge Tribune
Murdo Coyote
Onida Watchman
​Parkston Advance
Philip Pioneer Review
Pierre Capital Journal
Pollock Prairie Pioneer
Redfield Press
Rosholt Review
Scotland Journal
Selby Record
Sisseton Courier
Tea Weekly
Timber Lake Topic
Tripp Star Ledger
Tyndall Tribune & Register
Volga Tribune
Waubay Clipper
Wessington Springs True Dakotan
White River Mellette County News
White Tri-City Star
Woonsocket Sanborn Weekly Journal

"The Danger of Fearing Death"
Here is Dr. Holm's latest Ted Talk, published on Youtube in November 2017.

​After a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Dr. Rick Holm faces the significant possibility of his own impending death. An internal medicine medical doctor for 39 years with a special interest in care of the elderly, Dr. Holm brings a physician perspective to cancer diagnosis. In this emotional and authentic talk, Rick encourages a life fully-lived instead of fearing death.