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History, Healing and Helping Hands Caregiver Feature

History, Healing and Helping Hands

History is part and parcel of life in the Black Hills, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Deadwood. Here, history isn’t confined to museums or memorial plaques. It […]

APP Spotlight: Rochelle “Shelly” Smith, CNP Caregiver Feature

APP Spotlight: Rochelle “Shelly” Smith, CNP

Helping gastrointestinal patients regain simple moments, like enjoying favorite foods or eating without fear, is what continues to inspire Rochelle “Shelly” Smith, CNP, Gastroenterology at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, […]

Ask the Doc: Stephanie Bennington, D.O. Doctor Profiles

Ask the Doc: Stephanie Bennington, D.O.

Dr. Bennington is a board-certified Psychiatrist at Behavioral Health in Rapid City. She completed her Psychiatry Residency at Creighton University in Omaha and attained a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from […]

Physician Spotlight: Matthew Werpy, D.O. Doctor Profiles

Physician Spotlight: Matthew Werpy, D.O.

“One of the most meaningful parts of my role is recognizing that the greatest impact we can have on patients comes through strong, coordinated teams.” My Role I have the […]

Crowning Achievements Caregiver Feature

Crowning Achievements

Amelie Wilcox is kind of a shapeshifter. Depending on the situation, she might slip gracefully from medical scrubs into a ballgown or business attire. At first glance, she may not […]

A Very Modern, Ancient Dance Caregiver Feature

A Very Modern, Ancient Dance

Clad in full regalia, Keegan Her Many Horses dips into a squat, springs upward and kicks his right foot into the air, then does a quick half-splits before springing up […]

A Long Ride Back Patient Stories

A Long Ride Back

For more than 30 years, Kim Lantis has occupied nearly the same corner of Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Technically, she has moved. Just not very far. “I’ve never left […]

Ski Bummed Patient Stories

Ski Bummed

Rapid City local Matt Thompson was a skier from his youth all the way up to middle school. Then, like so many of us do, he fell away from the […]