Richard Powell Holm, M.D. passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at home under hospice care, surrounded by his family. He was 71. Driven by his passion for providing ethical, science-based medical information, Rick founded a variety of programs including a weekly Prairie Doc® Radio show, a weekly Q&A television show, On Call with the Prairie Doc® broadcast on SDPB, and Prairie Doc® Perspectives weekly column published in more than 120 newspapers in five states including South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas. Rick authored two books, The Picture of Health: A View from the Prairie with Judith Peterson, M.D. and Life’s Final Season: A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace. Rick practiced medicine in Brookings for nearly 40 years. He served as the hospice medical director in Brookings until the time of his death. Rick guested weekly on SDPB’s In the Moment with Lori Walsh. From this partnership, a friendship grew. Lori Walsh shares her tribute to Dr. Holm with us. 4
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