From Us to You
Staying in Touch with MED
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s we begin another year of publication, we want to not only say thank you to the thousands of loyal MED readers across the Northern Plains, but to welcome those who have recently begun receiving MED with the expansion of our mailing list. Whether you are new to MED, or have enjoyed it since the beginning, there are a few things we want you to know about this publication.
Publisher
Steffanie Liston-Holtrop
MED is Independent – Because MED is not affiliated with any medical association, health system, or organization, our news and information is unbiased. This also makes MED an excellent forum for open discussion of difficult or controversial topics. Got an opinion? Bring it on. MED is Reader-Directed – MED is for, about, and often by physician readers. We welcome reader contributions and suggestions and take our editorial direction from an advisory board of local doctors. MED Covers a Large Region – Unlike Medical Association journals that stop at the state borders, MED crosses state lines, to explore the common interests and issues of physicians in South Dakota, Northwest Iowa, Southwest Minnesota, and Northeast Nebraska. MED is More Than a Magazine – With the launch of a new interactive website, MED can now provide updated news, information and calendar events, even between issues. Post an event, promote your practice, stay up-to-date, or reference past issues – all with just a few clicks. MED is Free! – MED is distributed to more than 5,000 area providers free of charge, thanks to the support of a highly-select group of advertisers. These businesses cater to healthcare providers and have a vested interest in MED’s continuing high quality and value to readers. With best wishes for a healthy and productive New Year! —Alex & Steff
VP Sales & Marketing Steffanie Liston-Holtrop Editor in Chief Alex Strauss Design/Art Direction Corbo Design Photographer Kristi Shanks Web Design Locable Contributing Editor Darrel Fickbohm Copy Editor Hannah Steck Contributing Writers
Five Reasons to Love MED
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Staff Writers
Heather Boysen Dave Hewett John Hohn Cindy Hughes Sarah McQuade Kelly Steffen Liz Boyd Caroline Chenault John Knies
Alex Strauss
Contact Information Steffanie Liston-Holtrop, VP Sales & Marketing 605-366-1479 Steff@MidwestMedicalEdition.com Alex Strauss, Editor in Chief 605-759-3295 Alex@MidwestMedicalEdition.com Fax 605-271-5486 Mailing Address PO Box 90646 Sioux Falls, SD 57109 Website MidwestMedicalEdition.com
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©2011 Midwest Medical Edition, LLC Midwest Medical Edition (MED Magazine) is committed to bringing our readership of 5000 South Dakota area physicians and healthcare professionals the very latest in regional medical news and information to enhance their lives and practices. MED is published 8 times a year by MED Magazine, LLC and strives to publish only accurate information, however Midwest Medical Edition, LLC cannot be held responsible for consequences resulting from errors or omissions. All material in this magazine is the property of MED Magazine, LLC and cannot be reproduced without permission of the publisher. We welcome article proposals, story suggestions and unsolicited articles and will consider all submissions for publication. Please send your thoughts, ideas and submissions to alex@midwestmedicaledition.com. Magazine feedback and advertising and marketing inquiries, subscription requests and address changes can be sent to steff@midwestmedicaledition.com. MED is produced eight times a year by MED Magazine, LLC which owns the rights to all content.
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