Rich Preussler is the Director of the Patient and Community Education Department at Sanford.  He holds the highest level of trainer status as a T-Trainer for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program/Better Choices, Better Health (BCBH). He has been involved in implementing and growing the program in several communities, including statewide efforts in South Dakota.  Rich earned a master’s degree in psychology from Illinois State University.  He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in North Dakota.  Rich has served the Bridging Health and Home program as a consultant regarding implementation of evidence-based health promotion programs and community advisory council leadership.