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The Miracle of Recovery Patient Stories

The Miracle of Recovery

When people suffer catastrophic illness or injury, sometimes they recover in ways that defy expectations  From bad to worse When long-haul trucker Don Wood got sick while on the road […]

Serving her Country: in combat boots or a crown Caregiver Feature

Serving her Country: in combat boots or a crown

Combating homelessness among women veterans is a tough battle. one of the most effective — albeit unexpected — weapons in this fight might just be an evening gown.  Homelessness is […]

My Space: Paige Whitacre Caregiver Feature

My Space: Paige Whitacre

Paige Whitacre, Manager, Communications Center and Security Dispatch Center. The Communications Center is a 24/7, 365-day operation and plays a crucial role in keeping everyone connected and informed of emergency […]

Leaving on a jet plane Health & Wellness

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 […]

Provider Spotlight: Chris Barrozo, PA-C Caregiver Feature

Provider Spotlight: Chris Barrozo, PA-C

Chris Barrozo, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Monument Health Orthopedics & Specialty Hospital. A surgical APP, like Chris, often see patients before, during and after surgery. These visits provide the surgeon with […]

My Space: Danny Morris Caregiver Feature

My Space: Danny Morris

My Space: Danny Morris, Valet Supervisor, Rapid City Hospital. Rapid City Guest Services offers free valet services to Rapid City Hospital patients and their families at both the Cancer Care […]

Physician Spotlight: Derek Buck, M.D., D.C. Doctor Profiles

Physician Spotlight: Derek Buck, M.D., D.C.

Derek Buck, M.D., D.C., Interventional and Spine Care Specialist, Physiatrist Monument Health Orthopedic & Specialty Hospital. Pain often forces people to give up the things that they love doing. Luckily, […]

Becoming Ben Patient Stories

Becoming Ben

Though he may have been born of tragic circumstances, Ben Ericks has had a great life. If you were to ask him what kept him from being a victim of […]

Volunteer Profile: Donna Kluthe Volunteer Profiles

Volunteer Profile: Donna Kluthe

Donna Kluthe is a Volunteer at Rapid City Hospital. When patients and visitors come to the hospital, they may have trouble knowing exactly where to go. Luckily, volunteers like Donna […]

Finding his calling Caregiver Feature

Finding his calling

James Woodhead, BSN, Director of Nursing in Custer, went to college in Arizona on a basketball scholarship. He didn’t start school knowing he wanted to be in nursing, but two […]