Recapping Essentia media coverage for the month of September

September was National Suicide Prevention Month, and Essentia Health providers shared important information about the topic during several media interviews.

Dealing with allergies was another popular angle among reporters last month.

However, our favorite story involves Drs. Andrew and Jerry Obritsch in Bismarck, a father and son duo who worked together briefly until Dr. Jerry’s recent retirement. He delivered more than 7,000 babies in his lengthy and roughly 33-year career.

“In some odd way, I feel like Dr. Obritsch is also my grandpa,” said one of his longtime patients in the KFYR story (see below for the link).

Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia-related stories on the Newsroom. Here are a few of the highlights from September; please note that some of these stories require log-in credentials and thus may not be accessible for all.

• KFYR (Bismarck): All in the family: Father-son doctor duo in Bismarck continues caring for community
• WDIO (Duluth): Addressing the Duluth area’s childcare shortage
• Valley News Live (Fargo): Suicide prevention month
• KVRR (Fargo): Tackling the tough stuff in Suicide Prevention Month
• KFYR: Doctors urge patients to reach out for help during Suicide Awareness Month
• Mesabi Tribune: Essentia seeks public input on health needs
• WDAY (Fargo): Getting ready for autumn: Local doctor offers tips for managing asthma and allergies
• WDAY: Wet summer could bring worse fall allergies
• KFYR: Is it a cold or just allergies?
• WDAY: Health officials urge early flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations
• KVRR: North Dakota health professionals prepping for winter season