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Life is a Marathon
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Life is a Marathon

Competing in a half-marathon takes grit, determination and dedication — these are all traits Leah Nixon embodies. She’s also an artist, a mom and an entrepreneur. If a picture is […]

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Antimicrobial resistant infections or antibiotic resistant infections are one of the leading concerns of health care organizations across the world. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a well known example of an antimicrobial resistant bacteria. MRSA causes staph infections and is carried by one to two people in every hundred.

My Space: Deb Himrich, RN Doctor Profiles

My Space: Deb Himrich, RN

Deb is passionate about teaching people with diabetes how to live a healthy and full life. With improvements in technology and research, diabetes management strategies have never been more customizable and effective for patients.

My Space: Laura Holland Caregiver Feature

My Space: Laura Holland

Patient Care Champions (PCCs) support clinical staff in providing excellent, effective and safe patient care. They have the opportunity to truly make a difference in patients’ lives. Every day.

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My Space: Laura Holland

Patient Care Champions (PCCs) support clinical staff in providing excellent, effective and safe patient care. They have the opportunity to truly make a difference in patients’ lives. Every day.

My Space: Elle Larsen

My Space: Elle Larsen

Monument Health’s Real Estate Department is working to transform the health care landscape of the Black Hills. This includes new buildings to ensure the future needs of these communities are met.

My Space: Samantha Chilstrom

My Space: Samantha Chilstrom

As babies grow and get older, you never know when it’s the last time they’ll need you to pick them up or rock them to sleep.

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered

When an accident left a young couple hospitalized far from home, friends and family showered them with kindness using Monument Health’s E-card program.

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Not Slowing Down

Kip Wagner was 34 years old when he found out he had type 1 diabetes. His daughter, Katie Washnok, was diagnosed at age 12. Kip’s son, Kevin Wagner, was 25.

A Way to Fight Back

A Way to Fight Back

The Clinical Research department at Monument Health has a rich history of working on medical breakthroughs. For one patient, her participation in a recent study may have saved her life.