Rapid City, S.D. (Oct. 14, 2026) — Monument Health, in collaboration with the Sturgis Public Library and the American Heart Association, has opened its second Community Heart Hub, a free blood pressure monitoring station inside the library.
The Heart Hub gives adults a dedicated space to check their blood pressure, learn about blood pressure categories and access health resources. The station features an automated blood pressure cuff and educational materials. Since the first Community Heart Hub opened at the Rapid City Public Library in June 2025, the station has been used for more than 1,500 blood pressure checks.
“High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so many people do not know they have it until it becomes a serious problem,” said Jimmy Seward, Sturgis Clinic Director at Monument Health. “By placing a free blood pressure station in the library, a place people already visit, we are meeting our neighbors where they are and making it easier for them to know their numbers and take the next step toward better heart health.”
Monument Health plans to open additional Heart Hubs in other Black Hills communities.