Fall 2024 Issue

Ask the Doc: Autoimmune Disorder Explained

Dr. Argenziano, (or “Dr. Hope” as she is sometimes known) is a board-certified rheumatologist at Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, Flormann Street.

The Sweet Spot

Megan Winter, RN, discovers her ideal role at Monument Health through helping patients.

The Heart of Care

Monument Health physicians and caregivers are committed to delivering high-quality care that makes a difference in our communities. That’s why when a nurse at the Heart and Vascular Institute went the extra mile to ensure a patient facing a critical medical situation in Mexico could receive life-saving care at home, it made a lasting impression.

Physician Spotlight: Michael Huot, M.D.

Chief of Staff, Monument Health
Director of Pain Management, Monument Health
Anesthesiologist, Monument Health

A Team Approach

Advanced Practice Providers demonstrate that patients at Monument Health benefit from a team approach to care.

Touch and Go

As first contact caregivers, Intensive Care Unit nurses rarely get the opportunity to find out how their patients ultimately fare. When Dillon Robbins, a grateful patient, returns to thank the caregivers, they each get to experience a rare feeling — closure.

Laura Brunmaier Builds a Foundation For New Discoveries

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.

Community Strong

As a Community Relations Specialist and former Miss South Dakota, Anna Whetham has a passion for bringing groups together. Her awareness of community needs and a harrowing medical experience provided a serendipitous backdrop to bring her unique skill set to Monument Health.

Farther Than Ever

Pat Baumann is no stranger to a challenge. As an avid endurance runner, formidable circumstances are kind of his thing.

Guardians of the Community

Infectious disease is a medical specialty that touches nearly every aspect of health care. Discover why Monument Health is choosing to expand the capacities of this vital department.

June’s Bloom: A Renewal in Faith