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Norma Takes Flight Patient Stories

Norma Takes Flight

With help from Monument Health Hospice staff, a Hill City patient fulfills a lifelong dream.  Norma Henderson had a long, adventurous life filled with great memories.  Born in 1931 in […]

On Top of the World Doctor Profiles

On Top of the World

At some point, everyone has felt like they’re on top of the world. Jacob Weasel, M.D., has actually been there. And he’s just getting started. At almost 22,000 feet of […]

Hope Patient Stories

Hope

Everyone has something that they hope for, that they look forward to. Holding onto a dream, of one kind or another, helps us stay hopeful. It makes the good times […]

H₂OH…  I Didn’t Know That Health & Wellness

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 […]

Hometown Care Caregiver Feature

Hometown Care

More than two decades after getting involved in health care in the community where she grew up, Registered Nurse Barb Irwin is still as passionate as ever about working to […]

Provider Spotlight: Zachary Peterson, PA-C Doctor Profiles

Provider Spotlight: Zachary Peterson, PA-C

Preventative medicine, fitness and diabetes management are among the most fulfilling facets of working in primary care for Hill City’s Zach Petersen.    My Role  I am a Primary Care […]

Volunteer Profile: Kim Krull Volunteer Profiles

Volunteer Profile: Kim Krull

A hospital stay can be physically, mentally and emotionally challenging. Volunteers like Kim help bring patients a little bit of comfort in the form of a handmade blanket.    What […]

Physician Profile: Kirstin Hockhausen, M.D. Doctor Profiles

Physician Profile: Kirstin Hockhausen, M.D.

Her husband’s leukemia diagnosis was a driving force for Dr. Hockhausen, ultimately leading her to pursue a career in medicine. Eventually, she found her passion in dermatology.    My Role  […]

In SEARCH of Caregivers Caregiver Feature

In SEARCH of Caregivers

There’s one thing that’s true of these three Monument Health caregivers and graduates of Project SEARCH — they each take their roles very seriously. JP, Berkley and Cody all have […]

Uniquely Custer: Healing Garden an oasis for all Health & Wellness

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 […]