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Christmas on the Reservation: When You Have The Right Friends…

We had a very merry band of elves, including Dr. Heather Freedlund, husband Jon, and their kiddos, Angel, Mikalah, Natelie, and Max, along with Dr. Sabrina Chen-See and son, Nicholas, and Dr. Lisa Graham, Clarise Klassen, and Dr. Andrena Sayles. Thanks to all of their hard work we got all of the gifts distributed with…

How Do You Promote or Sell the Invisible?

By Dr. Kevin Pallis When working with some of the greatest DCs on the planet, sometimes you can take for granted things other DCs can’t accomplish in their wildest dreams. For example, seeing hundreds of practice members–kids included–per week (or even per day), difficult cases that the average DC shies away from, acute and wellness…

It's Time for a Change…

It’s that time of year where people are really starting to count their blessings, and make promises to themselves that come January 1st, life will be better. Have you thought about your New Years resolution? What will you change at the end of this month? Will you spend more time with your kids? Will you…

A Thank You From Kenny Smoker Jr., Health Programs Specialist, Ft. Peck, MT

To The New Renaissance Family, This is another remarkable project that will make many children and elderly happy this coming holiday season. There are many children on the reservation that don’t have much of a joyful Christmas. With unemployment at 65%, coupled with the high cost of heating, it leaves little for the little ones.…

Exposing Silent Roadblocks on the Journey to Personal and Professional Growth

     It’s taken me awhile to write this because I’ve struggled with exactly how to put into words the impact my head-to-head is having on my life. I actually wrote a testimonial on the plane home but as time has gone by (about a month) I’m realizing that it just doesn’t do justice to what…

Right from the Reservation: A Letter of Thankful Holiday Spirit

Over the years, it’s brought me great happiness having TNR involved in my life!! This coming summer I’m thinking it will be 8 or 9 years that they’ve been a part of my life. I grew up on the Fort Peck Reservation, and I met Dr. Ed and Dr. Kevin when I was in 6th…