Providers

Dr. Ken was born in Tokyo, Japan but moved with his family to Maryland when he was one year old, so his farther could pursue a career opportunity. He lived in Maryland until fifth grade when the family moved to Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ken finished middle and high school in Boston and inadvertently became a long-distance runner after joining the cross-country team. In an effort to see more of the United States, he attended college in rural Ohio where he majored in molecular biology and continued to run cross-country. While he was in college, he read a book called “Mountains Beyond Mountains” which was about a physician that worked in rural Haiti. This book played a significant impact on Dr. Ken’s choice to become a physician and to serve rural communities. After college, he moved to Portland, Oregon for two years where he worked in a cell biology lab. While at a church picnic in Oregon, he met his wife, Katie, who was originally from Lusk, Wyoming. Katie had previously been in Japan for two years teaching English and actually lived in Japan longer than Dr. Ken. The couple was married in the same park where they met and then moved to Charleston, South Carolina where he began an MD/PhD dual degree program. While in this program, the couple’s two children, Ruby and Jaydee, were born. Ruby is now seven years old and Jaydee is five years old. Dr. Ken and his family share interests in the library, NBA, and being creative. While in the dual program, Dr. Ken found that his two favorite rotations were addiction and pregnancy, and he debated on which specialty he should choose. While having the opportunity to see family medicine first-hand, he realized he could serve both areas as a family medicine provider. Dr. Ken came to Winner for his initial month-long family/rural medicine rotation and felt a calling to come back to serve the Winner community. We are grateful for the choice Dr. Ken has made and encourage all to give him and his family a warm welcome!

Winner Regional Health is fortunate to obtain the experience of Dr. Zukosky. He is well recognized as one of the most highly trained and experienced robotic surgeons in the Denver area.  Dr. Zukosky specializes in robotic prostatectomies and is also the medical director of robotic surgery at St. Anthony Hospital. He received his fellowship in urologic laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery and earned his certification in da Vinci robotic surgery. During his career, he has performed more than 500 robotic prostatectomies. He is known for his osteopathic training, providing patients with effective evidence-based treatments; all while focusing on long-term prevention and wellness. Dr. Zukosky brings the cutting-edge in medical treatments while providing a warm and personal manner to all his patients. As a general urologist, he takes great pride in helping patients with any type of urological problem. Winner Regional Health is pleased that he is part of the team in our out-patient clinic to ensure the highest quality of services for patients in the Winner and surrounding areas.

Winner Regional Clinic and Winner Regional Healthcare Center are proud to have Dr. Cynthia Clark as a part of our qualified team of physicians. Dr. Cynthia Clark attended medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She completed her residency at the University of North Dakota, in Fargo. Dr. Clark enjoys the broad scope of family medicine - from infant care to family medicine and geriatrics and serves as Medical Director of Winner Regional Healthcare Center’s long term care facility.  She also enjoys living and working in a rural area.

Rebecca Olson, CNP, received her undergraduate degree in nursing from South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. Rebecca worked as a registered nurse for 10 years before returning to South Dakota State University to obtain her master’s degree in nursing as a Family Certified Nurse Practitioner. Rebecca Olson, CNP, graduated in 2011. She enjoys providing care to patients across the age spectrum. She also enjoys living and working in rural South Dakota. Rebecca Olson, CNP, is certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Karey Thieman, CNP, completed her undergraduate work at Mount Marty College in Yankton, SD, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. In 1997, she graduated from South Dakota State University with a Master of Science degree in Nursing. Karey Thieman is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is also a certified instructor through the American Academy of Pediatrics for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and is certified through the American Heart Association as an instructor for CPR and ACLS. Karey Thieman, CNP, also holds certification through the Oncology Nursing Society. She is a member of the South Dakota Board of Nursing and the American Nurses Association and is a long-time member of the South Dakota Perinatal Association.

Jill recently graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice from South Dakota State University, where she also completed her undergraduate degree.  Jill is originally from Gregory, SD and has worked for Winner Regional as a registered nurse since 2011.

"Since starting my nursing career at Winner Regional, I knew I wanted to continue practicing here after completing my nurse practitioner education.  I love being able to provide a more personal healthcare experience for my patients and hope to enhance the quality care we offer here at Winner."

• Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Certified in BLS, ACLS, NRP

Dr. Rick Wagner received his medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and completed his General Surgery internship and residency at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. Dr. Wagner is skilled in laparoscopic general, thoracic and vascular surgery.  

Dr. Richard Clark comes to us from Sioux Falls where he lives with his wife and two children.  Dr. Clark offers cardiology services, with a special interest in vascular medicine. Dr. Clark completed his medical studies, residency and fellowship at Creighton University in Omaha, NE.  He is certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Clark finds the most rewarding part of his job to be working with patients and helping them get well. To make an appointment with Dr. Clark in Winner, please call (605) 312-2200.

Dr. Al Helbig is a Pierre native.  In 2005 he pursued a B.A. in biology and communication disorders at Augustana College of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and upon completion in 2009, he attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to obtain his doctorate in audiology (Au.D.). Dr. Helbig enjoys serving his community’s hearing needs and specializes in diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid fitting, and comprehensive balance assessment. Dr. Helbig and his wife Alicia have 2 children and are active with local youth ministry as well as any and all outdoor activities. To make an appointment with Audiology Associates in Winner, please call 1(800) 827-1622.

Dr. Mahrous specializes in cardiology and cardiovascular disease, working with those who have ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome), heart block, high blood pressure (Hypertension) and unstable angina. Dr. Mahrous received his medical degree and cardiology training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mahrous,  please call (605) 842-7153.