Caregiver Feature
Paramedics and EMTs are emergency responders, but they also provide training and first aid in their communities. For Joy Wilczynski, caring for her neighbors in the Lead-Deadwood area has been […]
Caregiver Feature
Since moving to the area in 1992, Sue has been actively involved with many organizations including Meals on Wheels, Lutheran Quilting Ladies and the school library, connecting to the community […]
Caregiver Feature
Doris Ann served on the Monument Health Custer Advisory Board from 2013-2019, helping to present the community’s needs to Monument Health and establishing trust between the two. Since then, she […]
Health & Wellness
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 […]
Patient Stories
Mention Brady Thompson to pretty much anyone in Buffalo, and they’ll respond with a smile. Everybody knows this pint-sized 7-year-old, and they agree he’s a character. Brady lives on the […]
Health & Wellness
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 […]
Health & Wellness
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,” […]
Doctor Profiles
After leaving Rapid City — the town where she grew up — to complete her Family Medicine residency, Dr. Davis returned to the area to treat patients in the Black […]
Patient Stories
A Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse and a Patient Access Specialist who doubles as an EMT are meeting the health care needs of South Dakota’s most isolated county. Mention Brady Thompson […]
Patient Stories
Mary McLaughlin didn’t know if she would ever walk without pain. Orthopedic surgeon Richard Little, M.D., gave her what she needed most: hope. It’s not uncommon for patients to fear […]
Patient Stories
Colin Gholson started his life with ARPKD, a genetic disease that often leads to kidney failure. As the 2020 and 2021 Children’s Miracle Network Champion, one thing is clear — […]
Caregiver Feature
Health isn’t just a physical trait — mental health plays a significant role in people’s lives. Despite this, some people are hesitant to seek help. Luckily McKenzie Grim is ready […]
Ask The Expert
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 […]
Health & Wellness
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 […]
