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Janette Platter is the community chaplain at Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place, a vibrant senior living community just steps from the Country Club Plaza. But in early 2025, she was just another mom seeking the very best care for her child. Fortunately, she knew it wasn’t too far away.

After 5-year-old Hildie Platter was diagnosed with selective mutism a year and a half ago, her mother, Janette Platter, turned to The Children's SPOT (Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy) for rehabilitative speech services through play therapy.

Dr. Derek Jensen, a urologist with Advanced Urologic Associates, joined the Afternoon Drive to discuss prostate cancer screening guidelines and the importance of early detection of the disease.

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men globally and the second leading cause of death for American men.

For 65-year-old Dale Wilkinson, prostate issues run in the family. Seeing his father and grandfather struggle over the years gave him the strength to pursue the relief they never got.

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Mathis specializes in providing quality care for men, women, and children of all ages.

Dr. Ryan Miller, urologist at Advanced Urologic Associates at Saint Luke’s East Hospital, joins us in raising awareness and providing educational opportunities for men’s health issues.

VFW Magazine talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about how the flu vaccine can prevent serious illness.

Dr. Mathis is accepting new patients of all ages and has special interests in pediatrics, women’s health, in-office procedures, and sports medicine.