Spearfish, S.D., Oct. 6, 2026 – Doc Talk Live! is returning to Spearfish for a second season, with new locations and a new lineup of Monument Health physicians and providers. Patients and community members are encouraged to attend, ask questions and learn in a relaxed environment.
Season two kicks off with back-to-back women’s health episodes at Spearfish Creek Wine Bar. On Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m., OB/GYNs Michelle Krohn, D.O., and Heather Brewer, M.D., will discuss perimenopause and menopause, including hot flashes, brain fog, sleep changes, weight gain, hormones, mood and sexual health. On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m., OB/GYNs Michael Growney, M.D., and Jessica Donner, M.D., will cover menstrual topics, including heavy bleeding, clots, bleeding between periods, cramping and changes in the menstrual cycle.
In November, Doc Talk Live! will launch a monthly pediatric series for parents and caregivers at Jitter Joint Play Cafe. Sessions are held the second Thursday of each month throughout March. Topics will range from winter illnesses and infant feeding to bedwetting, constipation, the early childhood years and the tween and teen years. Speakers include pediatricians Mauricio Rendon, M.D., Paula Marsland, M.D., and Tara Ulmer, M.D., along with physician assistants Mackenzi Gatzke, PA-C, and Jami Kortan, PA-C.
Attendance is free. Spearfish Creek Wine Bar is located at 127 W. Grant St., and Jitter Joint Play Cafe is located at 714 N. Main St., Suite A. For more information on this and upcoming episodes, visit www.monument.health/events.
All episodes will be recorded and released as part of the weekly Doc Talk podcast, available on platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Episodes can also be viewed at youtube.com/@monumenthealth.
About Monument Health
Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 6,300 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and more than 40 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.