The Mount Rushmore State of Health has two guests this week. Reynold Nesiba is an ecology professor and senator for District 15 who covers the extent of the childcare crisis in South Dakota and its effect on families. Michelle Erpenbach, President of Sioux Falls Thrive, shares her expertise on the Sioux Falls Childcare Initiative Report. Listen in …

In this episode, Samantha sits down with Michael Heisler who is a physician and Chair of the Steering Committee of SoDak 350. SoDak 350 is a new nonprofit organization leading the charge against climate change in Sioux Falls. Listen in for a discussion of sustainability, renewable energy, what's being done in South Dakota right now, and how you can…

In this episode Samantha sits down with Joni Ekstrum to talk about SD Biotech. This non-profit organization is dedicated to developing biotechnology through expanding research, advocacy, funding, education, infrastructure development, and promotion. Listen in to find out more! "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Com…

In this episode, Samantha sits down with Brock to discuss HOSA — Future Health Professionals. HOSA is an educational organization spreading rapidly each year across South Dakota schools. Listen in to learn what HOSA does for South Dakota students and the future of South Dakota healthcare. "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under …

Welcome to the Mount Rushmore State of Health! In this conversation, Samantha Marts discusses public health with Dr. Teresa Marts and shares her hopes for this podcast. "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/…

Today we discuss the Mount Rushmore of Wrestling. Go to the website and vote for your pick and we will post the results once the poll is done.

I feel like the title conveys how you'll feel after listening to the first episode. But hey, I can only get better right?