RAPID CITY, S.D., (SEPT. 23, 2025) – Monument Health and Dakota Radiology broke ground today on a 12,000 sq. ft. expansion of their jointly operated health care facility at 2929 5th Street in Rapid City. The expansion will bring advanced diagnostic imaging technology closer to home for patients across the region.
Dakota Radiology and The Imaging Center (TIC) will add 6,000 sq. ft. on the first floor to house a new MRI unit and PET/CT scanner, significantly expanding diagnostic capabilities. Monument Health will utilize an additional 6,000 sq. ft. on the second floor to expand clinical services. The building currently houses Monument Health’s Wound Care and Sleep Medicine services alongside The Imaging Center.
“Monument Health is truly proud to stand alongside our clinical partners at Dakota Radiology in celebrating this exciting expansion,” said Emily Leech, Monument Health, Associate Vice President Lab and Imaging. “This groundbreaking represents more than just expansion of a building—it represents the strength of our partnership with Dakota Radiology and our shared commitment to advancing health care in our region.”
The new imaging technology will reduce patient wait times and eliminate the need for many residents to travel to larger cities for specialized diagnostic services. The state-of-the-art MRI will feature faster scan times for improved patient experience, while the digital PET/CT scanner will provide comprehensive cancer screening and monitoring capabilities, supporting Monument Health Cancer Care Institute with cutting-edge diagnostic tools that allow patients to remain close to home during treatment. The expansion will also increase availability for high-risk breast cancer screening.
“Today, we’re proud to celebrate the expansion of Dakota Radiology and Monument Health Clinic—an achievement that represents the strength of partnership, the power of collaboration, and our shared commitment to delivering world-class imaging care to our community,” said Joel Brink, M.D., Dakota Radiology Medical Director. “This joint venture is more than a business alignment. It is a great partnership grounded in a unified vision: to continue to bring advanced diagnostic imaging services to where our patients live, ensuring that every patient receives timely, accurate and compassionate care.”
The facility expansion is expected to be completed in Fall 2026.
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About Monument Health
Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 40 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
About Dakota Radiology
Dakota Radiology has been serving the Black Hills and local hospitals for over 70 years, providing comprehensive diagnostic imaging services throughout the region. Located at 2929 5th Street in Rapid City, their team of board-certified radiologists partners with clinics across the region to deliver timely, accurate diagnostic interpretations. Through The Imaging Center, Dakota Radiology offers a full range of imaging services including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine studies.