The Holmspun Medicine Show Collection contains audio recordings and related documentation from a weekly 30-minute call-in medical radio program hosted by Dr. Richard Holm and co-host Joan Hogan. Spanning from approximately 1994 to 2006, the collection includes both audiocassettes and compact discs of the show, which aired primarily on South Dakota Public Radio.
Programs cover a broad spectrum of health-related topics including chronic diseases, preventative care, aging, nutrition, exercise, mental health, and public health policy. Many episodes feature interviews with medical professionals, researchers, and public figures such as Senator Tom Daschle and Senator Larry Pressler, with discussions on health care reform and regional medical challenges. Notable segments include seasonal health tips, special programming on child welfare, flu prevention, diabetes, and heart health, and interviews from health reform conferences.
This material provides insight into rural and regional health concerns in South Dakota during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.