The staff were very kind, considerate and professional.
Stroke is America’s No. 3 killer, behind heart disease and cancer. It can strike at any age, and the result can be devastating. During a stroke, a quick and appropriate response can affect the outcome.
Stroke Symptoms
By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke. Learn more at the American Stroke Association website.
- F – Face Drooping
- A – Arm Weakness
- S – Speech Difficulty
- T – Time to Call 911
Stroke Care
Stroke care involves a collaborative team approach that includes:
- Emergency Department Care Team
- Radiologists
- Neurologists
- Interventional Specialist
Monument Health is prepared to respond to stroke symptoms at any of our hospital emergency departments:
In 2018, Monument Health Rapid City Hospital received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Target Stroke Honor Roll Award, which recognizes hospitals that take measures to reduce the time between the patient’s hospital arrival and medical treatment.
Further treatment of stroke effects and rehabilitation from stroke are available at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, which has the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. This means the hospital is certified based on the recommendations published by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association’s statements and guidelines for stroke care.
Contact Us
Monument Health Custer Hospital
1220 Montgomery Street, Custer, SD 57730
Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital
61 Charles Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
353 Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701
Monument Health Spearfish Hospital
1440 North Main Street, Spearfish, SD 57783
Monument Health Sturgis Hospital
2140 Junction Avenue, Sturgis, SD 57785
What People Are Saying
Everyone during my visit was very courteous and showed a commitment to the patient and procedures.
