Podcast Episode Topics: Emergency Medicine

In this replay of Doc Talk with Monument Health, host Mark Houston sits down with Deanna Lassegard, M.D., an Emergency Medicine Physician at Monument Health Spearfish Hospital, to talk about what really happens in the ER around the Fourth of July. Dr. Lassegard breaks down the injuries she sees most, from sparkler burns that reach 1,800 degrees to the serious hand, face and eye damage caused by mortars and bottle rockets. She shares why “safe” fireworks aren’t always safe, who ends up in the ER most often, and the one piece of advice she’d give every holiday: alcohol and fireworks don’t mix. It’s a candid, practical conversation about celebrating the holiday without ending the night in the emergency department.

“When you have an emergency, nothing’s fast enough.” The goal of Rapid City Hospital Emergency Services is to see each patient as fast as possible. As Brook Eide, M.D., Medical Director of Emergency Services, explains in this episode of listener questions, the new Monument Health Emergency Services & Medical Campus location, open on June 10, will help Rapid City area patients by giving them another emergency room supported by Rapid City Hospital in a convenient location — particularly for patients living east of the city. Dr. Eide clarifies the main differences between the two emergency locations, when a patient should go to which location and how transfers to the hospital will work.

Listen or watch for information on this exciting new development in the Rapid City area that has been long-needed and will give the surrounding communities a new solution when immediate health care troubles arise.

Brook Eide, M.D., Medical Director of Emergency Services at Monument Health, takes Mark Houston on a walk-through of the brand new Monument Health Emergency Services & Medical Campus on East Mall Drive. From the Saint Barbara Chapel near the entrance to the trauma bay steps from the ambulance doors, Dr. Eide shows what the new facility can do, how it’s designed to move patients quickly and where it fits alongside the main hospital downtown. A first look inside a space built for the growing east side of Rapid City, South Dakota.

Step inside the Rapid City Hospital Emergency Department for a live, walking tour with Brook Eide, M.D., Medical Director of Emergency Services, with 21 years of experience. From the ambulance bay to the rooftop helicopter pad, from vertical care chairs to the trauma resuscitation rooms, Dr. Eide pulls back the curtain on what actually happens behind those sliding doors. Learn what makes Monument Health a Level II Trauma Center, why this ER serves a five-state region, and how the team manages chaos while keeping patients calm during the worst day of their lives. Whether you’ve ever wondered what happens after a helicopter lands or what “vertical care” really means, this episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at emergency medicine in action.

Welcome to Doc Talk, I’m your host, Mark Houston. This month, we’re celebrating the Best of 2025 and revisiting some of our most informative and popular episodes from the past year. This week it’s Episode 151 with Dr. Leslie Van Dyne.

As a Trauma Surgeon and Critical Care Specialist at Rapid City Hospital, Leslie Van Dyne, M.D. shares her unique perspective on caring for patients in a rural area known for outdoor adventure and seasonal risks. Dr. Van Dyne explains the differences between trauma surgery and emergency medicine, discusses caring for critical patients in the ICU and relates how activities like ATV riding, horseback riding and summer tourism impact the trauma cases she sees.

In this episode of Doc Talk, we sit down with Dr. Patrick Tibbles from Monument Health to explore the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. From treating chronic wounds to aiding in recovery from certain medical conditions, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is making waves in modern medicine. Dr. Tibbles delves into how this therapy works, who it benefits the most, and what the future holds for this cutting-edge treatment. Tune in to learn more about this exciting advancement in healthcare!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brooke Eide, an experienced emergency room physician from Monument Health in Rapid City, SD, to explore the fast-paced, unpredictable world of the ER. Dr. Eide shares the pivotal moment when he knew emergency medicine was his calling and what keeps him coming back every day. From managing the adrenaline of high-stakes situations to the emotional weight of life-or-death decisions, he offers listeners an inside look into what it’s really like behind those ER doors.

We’ll also tackle common misconceptions about the ER, as well as practical advice for avoiding the all-too-common injuries and illnesses that flood emergency rooms. Whether you’re curious about the inner workings of the ER or just looking for tips on handling stress in your own life, this episode offers valuable insights from a doctor who thrives under pressure.