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Embracing the Rural Lifestyle: A Love of Pediatrics and the Great Outdoors
It’s no wonder Dr. Michael Hodapp decided to pursue a career in medicine; it runs in his family. One of his grandfathers was a founder of the Willmar hospital; the other practiced in Omaha. His father, Dr. Robert V. Hodapp was one of the founding … [More]
Dr. Lachlan Smith: A Leader in Medicine and Technology at ACMC
At ACMC, Dr. Lachlan Smith is well known as a technology leader. So it’s hard to believe at one time he wasn’t always so sure of his future career path. In fact, in college Dr. Smith liked English so much that he even considered majoring in … [More]
Building an Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Practice in Willmar
I was born in Seoul, Korea and grew up with my adoptive parents in Sacramento, California. I loved living in the big city and was very involved in sports when I was in high school. After I finished my undergraduate degree in Bio Chemistry, I decided … [More]
ACMC Medical Student Takes a Walk Down the Aisle: Planning a Wedding While Going to Medical School
Going to medical school and training to become a doctor is a time-consuming endeavor. Throw a wedding into the mix, and life gets even busier. At least for ACMC medical student Noah Retka. Noah is a third-year RPAP (Rural Physician Associate Program) … [More]
The Obesity Trend: Helping Our Children Maintain a Healthy Weight and Lifestyle
It’s becoming a growing problem across the United States and particularly in the Midwest and in Minnesota. Americans are getting heavier. Most adults are overweight or obese, and children are becoming heavier too. As a pediatrician and … [More]
Chlamydia Rates on the Rise in Minnesota
It’s an alarming trend. In just twelve years, the number of chlamydia cases in Minnesota has more than doubled. And the majority of those cases are happening in our youth. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that … [More]
