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Volunteer Profile: Mary Mickley Volunteer Profiles

Volunteer Profile: Mary Mickley

After a successful nursing career spanning more than 30 years, Mary Mickley stays connected to the medical community by volunteering at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  Even though she no […]

Physician Profile: Heather Brewer, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Heather Brewer, M.D.

In the course of her career, Dr. Heather Brewer has delivered over 3,000 babies and counting. Now she’s closing in on a new accomplishment — delivering the babies of patients […]

Volunteer Profile: Beverly Paschke Volunteer Profiles

Volunteer Profile: Beverly Paschke

For the last 20 years, Beverly Paschke has devoted time to volunteering with Monument Health, and taking steps to make patient stays just a little more comfortable.  Prior to moving […]

My Space: Krishna Blair Caregiver Feature

My Space: Krishna Blair

Information Technology plays a crucial role in keeping Monument Health capable of providing the best possible care. That’s why Krishna Blair, Senior Desktop Analyst, does his best to keep technology […]

Our Space: Printing Services Caregiver Feature

Our Space: Printing Services

Larry Mills, Jose Huertas and Pattie Paulsen touch every aspect of Monument Health’s printed communication, running a full-service print shop within Monument Health. Monument Health’s print shop has been operating […]

Spring Into Health Health & Wellness

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 […]

Together We Can Patient Stories

Together We Can

Sometimes winning the fight against cancer starts with a promise.  Kate Frye is the kind of grandmother that any child would be lucky to have. When she talks about her […]

The Right Place at the Right Time Patient Stories

The Right Place at the Right Time

Katie Young collapsed at a bowling alley; luckily, nurse Amanda Gunter was nearby.  No one ever knows exactly what the future holds. That’s part of what makes life exciting. People […]

When a Heart Stops Beating Patient Stories

When a Heart Stops Beating

When Steven Austin’s heart gave out on him, his physicians and caregivers wouldn’t let him give up.  The heart is an amazing piece of organic machinery, pumping blood through the […]

The Fight of His Life Patient Stories

The Fight of His Life

Don Gray was hospitalized for 51 days, but he was victorious over COVID-19.  It was the Friday after Memorial Day when Lana Gray returned from work to find her husband, […]

My Space: Betty Nettleton Caregiver Feature

My Space: Betty Nettleton

After 32 years in a number of roles at the VA, Betty had more than earned retirement. But in the face of a pandemic, she returned to take on the […]

Ask The Docs: Sunburns and Skin Cancer Ask The Expert

Ask The Docs: Sunburns and Skin Cancer

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 […]