There are approximately 35-40 family practice and internal medicine physicians from the two local hospitals who are the primary physicians for our residents. Residents may still see their personal physician as long as he/she completes the required visits at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center. There are physicians on call 24-hours a day/7-days a week at the clinics so in an emergency situation a physician may be reached at all times.

A local eye doctor visits residents at the care center twice a year. We are fortunate to have several local physicians perform clinical assessments at our Care Center. An ophthalmologist visits residents four times a year. In addition, the community's podiatrists make monthly visits.

Dr. Bruce M. Hetland, of Mid Dakota Clinic, is our medical director. Dr. Hetland is a certified Medical Director and is responsible for implementation of resident care policies, coordination of quality medical care, and for the ethical and professional practices of our professional staff. He also attends our quarterly quality improvement committee meetings.

Our family nurse practitioners work closely with Mid Dakota Clinic and Medcenter One Health Systems' physicians to provide quality medical care to our residents. Family nurse practitioners make rounds twice a week at MSLCC and are available for consultation Monday through Friday.