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On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show

Ginger Thomson, Jill Kruse, Kelly Evans-Hullinger, Debra Johnston

Booking Overview

This weekly health-education interview show features rotating physician hosts and external clinicians discussing evidence-based medical topics for a general audience. PR agencies could credibly pitch practicing physicians, medical specialists, infectious-disease experts, pediatricians, surgeons, neurologists, and other healthcare professionals who can clearly explain patient-facing topics; booking difficulty is low because recent guests are primarily regional clinical experts rather than national public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 192

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.5k subscribers

Instagram: 641 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

media@prairiedoc.org

contact@prairiedoc.org

contact@prairedoc.org

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Host

Ginger Thomson - Health-show host for a South Dakota public-media health education program.

Jill Kruse - Physician and host affiliated with Brookings Health System.

Kelly Evans-Hullinger - Physician and host affiliated with Avera Brookings.

Debra Johnston - Physician and host for the Prairie Doc health education program.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practicing physicians and medical specialists with clinical expertise in a patient-relevant topic, particularly those affiliated with established hospitals, specialty clinics, or medical schools and able to explain complex health information clearly.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical specialization, Hospital or health-system affiliation, Medical-school teaching or faculty experience, Patient education expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Jennifer Hsu - The Science And Safety Of Vaccines And Community Protection.

Ashley Sands - The Science And Safety Of Vaccines And Community Protection.

Deanna Lassegard - Trauma Medicine And Wound Care.

Leslie Van Dyne - Trauma Medicine And Wound Care.

Andrew Ellsworth - General Medical Questions And Patient Health Concerns.

Recent Topics

Health, Health Education, Vaccines, Pediatrics, Trauma Medicine

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show
:

PDOC 2026-10-08 | Dr. Jill Kruse | The Buzz About GLP-1

October 09, 2026

The Buzz About GLP-1: Diabetes, Weight Loss, and Future Directions | October 8, 2026 | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Prairie Doc® host Dr. Jill Kruse from Brookings Health System, Brookings, SD, with Guests Zoilo Lansang, MD | Avera Medical Group Comprehensive Weight Management, Jennifer Schriever, MD | Sanford Weight Management Center and Jessica Strobl, PharmD | VP of Pharmacy | Lewis Drug in Sioux Falls, SD.

PDOC 2026-10-01 | Dr. Andrew Ellsworth | GI

October 02, 2026

Gut Feeling: Digestive Health and Common Issues | October 1, 2026 | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Prairie Doc® Dr. Andrew Ellsworth from Avera Medical Group Brookings with Cristina Hill Jensen, MD | Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology and R. Towner Lapp, MD | Avera Medical Group Gastroenterology.

PDOC 2026-09-24 | Dr. Kelly Evans Hullinger | Community Protection: The Science and Safety of Vaccines

September 25, 2026

Community Protection: The Science and Safety of Vaccines | September 24, 2026 | On Call with the Prairie Doc® | Prairie Doc® Dr. Kelly Evans Hullinger, Avera Brookings, Brookings, SD with Ashley Sands, MD | Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Jennifer Hsu, MD, FACP | Avera Medical Group Infectious Disease Specialists and USD Sanford School of Medicine | Professor, Department of Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show
:

How do I get in touch with On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show?

On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show is hosted by Ginger Thomson and Jill Kruse. Its publicly listed emails are media@prairiedoc.org, contact@prairiedoc.org, and contact@prairedoc.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show?

The publicly listed emails for On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show: media@prairiedoc.org, contact@prairiedoc.org, and contact@prairedoc.org.

How many listeners does On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show have?

Podseeker estimates On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show?

On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing physicians and medical specialists with clinical expertise in a patient-relevant topic, particularly those affiliated with established hospitals, specialty clinics, or medical schools and able to explain complex health information clearly. Common among recent guests: Clinical specialization; Hospital or health-system affiliation; Medical-school teaching or faculty experience. Recent guests include Jennifer Hsu, Ashley Sands, and Deanna Lassegard.

How hard is it to get booked on On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does On Call with the Prairie Doc Television Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Health Education, Vaccines, Pediatrics, and Trauma Medicine. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

media@prairiedoc.org

contact@prairiedoc.org

contact@prairedoc.org

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