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Dr. Argenziano, (or “Dr. Hope” as she is sometimes known) is a board-certified rheumatologist at Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, Flormann Street. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran who […]
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To paraphrase 1980s one-hit wonder Matthew Wilder, nothing is going to break the stride of Laura Brunmaier, and there is no slowing down the South Dakota Mines Ph.D. research assistant. […]
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What is a face rejuvenation procedure? Facial rejuvenation is done to promote new skin growth, promote collagen production and improve the look of an aging face. This can be done […]
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The geographic expanses of the Black Hills and western South Dakota can create barriers for rural residents to receive medical care. One way to reduce those barriers is to empower […]
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RAY B. JENSEN, D.O. Board Certified Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Surgeon Monument Health Spearfish A fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in arthroscopic treatment and shoulder and knee replacements. What are a […]
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JOY MUELLER, M.D. Family Medicine Physician Monument Health Sturgis Clinic What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance describes what happens when germs develop the ability to resist the drugs we have […]
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Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common heart arrhythmia. It is an irregular heartbeat that causes a chaotic, disorganized and very rapid rhythm in the upper chambers of the heart. […]
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In 2016, Laura Brunmaier decided to make a big change in her life. She left a successful and lucrative career in upper retail management and returned to school to finish […]
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Nobody loves a visit to the emergency room, but everyone is grateful for emergency care when they need it. Monument Health offers emergency medical care at its five hospitals in […]
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Joseph Tuma, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, Interventional Cardiologist I have two rules for procedures, no country and no Christmas music! Usually I enjoy listening to 90s rap — Snoop Dogg, Tupac, […]
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Health and wellness aren’t just physical traits — our thoughts and emotions are just as important as our physical well-being. James Hellekson, M.D., explains how we can help improve our […]
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In practical terms, mindfulness is paying attention to what’s going on and responding in a measured way. It’s often tied to activities like yoga and meditation, but these exercises are […]
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Jacob Weasel, M.D., a General Surgeon at Monument Health’s Rapid City Clinic on Fifth Street, explains how bariatric surgery can help patients beyond simply losing weight. With the use of […]
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What are the types of diabetes? There are two main types; 1 and 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder, which means your body is attacking the cells that […]
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In 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America declared May National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Otolaryngologists V. Richard Bowen, M.D., and Loren Jones, M.D., answer some common questions […]
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No two bodies are exactly the same and getting a precise knee implant — that fits the patient’s anatomy — is crucial to comfort, motion and overall experience following knee […]
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but Dermatologists Dr. Siri Knutsen-Larson and Dr. Christopher Gasbarre firmly believe that protecting your skin should be a year-round priority, even for children. More […]
