Entries by Ryan

Every Minute Matters: Stroke Awareness and Prevention at the Minneapolis VA

May is Stroke Awareness Month and this week on Minnesota Military Radio we are talking about strokes. What are signs of a stroke, and why time is critical when reacting to those signs. Guests include: Elise Mincke – Stroke Coordinator and Case Manager, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Dr. Kevin Brown – Chief of Neurology, […]

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MDVA Update: Veteran Care Programs and Veterans Day on the Hill

  This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we get an in‑depth update from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on Veteran care, advocacy, and support services available to Veterans and their families across Minnesota. Commissioner Brad Lindsay joins the show to discuss current priorities, statewide initiatives, and how the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs continues […]

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Honoring a Medal of Honor Hero and Supporting Minnesota’s Military Community

This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we honor the extraordinary legacy of Medal of Honor recipient Captain Willibald “Bill” Bianchi, a New Ulm native whose courage during World War II exemplified valor above and beyond the call of duty. Wounded multiple times while leading an assault against enemy positions during the Battle of Bataan, Captain […]

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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon: Starkey’s Hearing Tech for Veterans + The Power of Volunteers at State Veterans Homes

In this weeks episode of Minnesota Military Radio, host retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham highlights two powerful ways Minnesotans are supporting Veterans and service members. Featured Guests: LTC Dustin Snare, Managing Director of Government Services at Starkey Jenni Hargraves, Executive Director of Starkey Cares Erin Betlock, Volunteer Services Coordinator at the Minneapolis State Veterans […]

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Modernizing Care for Minnesota Veterans: Minneapolis VA’s Federal Electronic Health Record Rollout and AI Enhancements

This week on Minnesota Military Radio, host Retired Command Sergeant Major Doug Wortham sits down with key leaders from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System for an in-depth look at advancements in Veteran care. Guests include: Dr. Mike Armstrong, Chief of Staff, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Dr. Rob Bayer, Associate Chief Health Informatics Officer, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Dr. […]

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