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After 40 years as a doctor interacting with patients, in the last two and a half years the tables turned, and I’ve become the patient. Although most are good, I’ve found some doctors are detached, some are too quick, some would rather be somewhere else, some are even angry; but, when a physician who cares walks into the room, and I’m not exaggerating, the day becomes better, the pain becomes less, and hope fills my heart. Scientific knowledge is important, but the ability to convey honest concern, human thoughtfulness and compassion is equal in importance in this healing profession. So, how do we select pre-med students for that, or teach compassion in medical school?
Read moreLADY RED RAIDERS BRING HOME 2ND PLACE TROPHY FROM STATE A GIRLS BASKETBALL
Read moreThe last week of session was a huge success! We passed a balanced budget, found a compromise and passed a combined $120 million in tax relief for the session, fully funded Medicaid providers, paid our teachers and workers at the rate of inflation, passed a tuition freeze at our universities and technical colleges, and invested a large chunk into public systems infrastructure and prisons funds that need to be replaced. I’m pretty darn proud of the job we did and the effort we put into it.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, March 24 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.
Read morePK-4: Wyatt Avant 5-8: Bree Vanderlei 9-12: Aaden Kuchta
Read moreThe 4th grade have been workingoncodingthissemester. Today they were putting their skills to the test using Sphero Bolts. The Bolts are a small robotic ballthattheschoolwasable to get through a STEM grant.
Read moreANDES CENTRAL AT NATIONAL ARCHERY IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM
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