Health & Wellness

From Classroom to Kitchen

Alexandra Brown’s passion for teaching has opened new opportunities to bring hand-on nutrition education to community events. Alexandra Brown is extremely busy. As Director of Food and Nutrition at Sturgis […]

Shelter from the Outside World

A $2 million grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust is making life easier for Monument Health’s most vulnerable patients. To a newborn baby, the world outside the womb can seem […]

Miss South Dakota Never Misses Leg Day

Monument Health Sports Performance Institute powered by exos, is dedicated to improving performance. For the clients that train there, this takes a lot of different forms. Some are Olympic hopefuls, […]

Comfort and Joy

There are many ways to describe Jamie Clark: licensed massage therapist, yoga instructor, kayaker, skier and camper.   While those may describe her hobbies and careers, they don’t necessarily describe her. […]

Cover Story: Rodeo For All

When eight-year-old Rayne Rucker entered the Central States Fair on August 23 for Monument Health’s Special Rodeo, she knew just what she wanted to do: everything!  By the time Rayne […]

An Epidemic of Loneliness

In 1999, Britney Spears sang the words, “My loneliness is killing me…” Those lyrics weren’t meant to be taken literally, but Britney was ahead of her time — new evidence […]

Little Tattoos, Big Impact

Hang around a tattoo shop for a while and you’ll see all kinds of art pass through the door. Rose tattoos with a loved one’s name, cosmic planetscapes, geometric patterns […]

Healing Generations

Coming to Monument Health may sometimes mean patients and their families are experiencing some of life’s biggest hardships. With this in mind, the team at Monument Health wanted entering the […]

Food — It’s a Big Deal

Farm to Fork  The farm to fork movement (also known as farm to table) got its unofficial start in the 1960s during the countercultural revolution, when hippies began growing their […]

The Perfect 8 Hours

Lack of sleep can make us irritable, but it can also cause a host of health problems you might not expect. Luckily, getting better sleep may be as simple as […]

The Gymtimidation is Real

Many people quit their new fitness routine long before they see results — but a lot of times it’s simply because they don’t like their gym.  The Sports Performance Institute […]

Wellness: Headed for Trouble

Concussions are common and can affect people of all ages. Most are mild, and the injury along with any side effects, usually goes away within a few days without lasting […]

H₂OH… I Didn’t Know That

Drinking an entire bucket of water could turn you pail, but dehydration is no joke.    If your reading this, there’s a good chance you’re dehydrated – along with almost […]

Betting the Pharm

Tastes Like Teen Spirit

Zombies exist purely in the realm of science fiction, but, as many parents and guardians of teenagers know, something vaguely reminiscent of the horror movie staple can often be seen […]

Leaving on a jet plane

Leaving on a jet plane. All your bags are packed, but are you ready to go? Here’s how you can make sure you stay healthy during your next trip.  Taking […]

The Future of Fitness

As technology becomes ever present in our day-to-day lives, it’s no surprise wearable fitness devices are popular. While there are no quick fixes or magic solutions in health, wearables can […]

The Gift of Life

Leaving a legacy behind is something many aspire to; whether that’s through charitable giving, volunteering or being surrounded by a loving family. Another incredibly impactful way to leave a legacy […]

What’s Old Is New Again

Sometimes breakthroughs in treatment options mean updating old procedures instead of creating new ones.  Advances in technology have allowed Daniel Petereit, M.D., Radiation Oncologist at Monument Health Cancer Care Institute, […]

Advancement, One Trial at a Time

New medications, updated medical equipment and the latest in treatment techniques don’t emerge out of the blue. It takes clinical research to perfect them.  Often when we think of the […]

Uniquely Custer: Healing Garden an oasis for all

Custer’s Healing and Wellness Garden is an asset to caregivers, patients and community members alike. Nestled along the side of Custer Hospital, the healing garden spans 10,000 square feet and […]

Vaccines: A Love Story

Brandi Tackett, Director of Infusion Services at Monument Health, learned early in life that the subject of medicine energizes her. When she was growing up, her grandma had diabetes. She […]

Teams Work

By providing care for collegiate athletes in the region, Monument Health’s sports medicine team maintains itself as the most comprehensive athletic medicine provider in the area. Providers are employed at no […]

Take Your Swing: Staying Strong on the Golf Course

Golf is an excellent way to stay active. Being physically prepared for the demands of a golf swing, and understanding how to swing efficiently, can allow golfers of all ages […]

Summer Cycling: Maximize Comfort and Improve Performance

With summer weather and hundreds of miles worth of riding, cycling in the Black Hills never gets old.  There are hundreds of miles of picturesque road riding for the “roadies,” […]

Thoracic World

The Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute began as Cardiology Associates PC, Heart Doctors in 1993. It started with five cardiologists who wanted to develop a comprehensive cardiology practice to […]

The Science of Sweetness

Reducing your sugar intake seems simple, but there are several factors at play that can make it difficult to cut back. From the multitude of names for sugar-based ingredients to […]

Spring Into Health

Whether it’s Physical Therapy, Lifestyle Medicine or classes with EXOS trainers, Monument Health is ready to find exactly what works for every individual.  This past year has caused many people […]

Hang in There — It’s Worth the Effort

Most consider climbing an extreme sport that’s only accessible for elite athletes in peak physical condition. While the sport does pose greater risk than others, climbing doesn’t actually require above […]

Health at Every Age

Taking care of your health is a lifelong process that includes regular preventative screenings. It’s important to keep up with screenings, but it all starts with understanding your personal health […]