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First-of-its-kind photon-counting CT scanner now available at Sanford Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Patients at Sanford Black Hills now have access to the most advanced CT imaging technology in South Dakota, according to Sanford Health. Sanford officials say the Black Hills Imaging Center is now using the NAEOTOM Alpha® with Quantum Technology, a photon-counting CT scanner that provides sharper images, richer detail and lower radiation than conventional CT systems.
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Dust-related air pollution alert issued for Rapid City; reduced air quality expected Wednesday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Rapid City residents may notice reduced air quality today as a dust-related air pollution alert remains in effect from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The alert was issued by the National Weather Service and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and applies to areas west of “The Gap” in Rapid City.
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Inside Monument Health’s New East Side Emergency Room
There’s a brand new emergency room sitting on East Mall Drive in Rapid City, and if you’ve driven past the construction over the past year, you’ve probably wondered what’s actually inside. I got a chance to walk through it with Dr. Brook Eide, who’s been an ER physician at Monument Health for sixteen years. The place still smells like new car. There were boxes everywhere, plastic on the screens, floor mats with “detail” written across them. Dr. Eide’s flip flops were apparently in one of those boxes too, location unknown. And it’s almost ready to open its doors.
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Monument Health Opens Emergency Services and Medical Campus in Rapid City
Monument Health today opened the doors of its new free-standing Emergency Department at 1911 East Mall Drive in Rapid City, bringing high-quality emergency care closer to the communities along the Interstate 90 corridor. The facility marks the first completed phase of the Monument Health Emergency Services and Medical Campus and represents a significant investment in the long-term health infrastructure of the Black Hills region.
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Monument Health expands emergency services in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Monument Health is opening a new freestanding emergency department in Rapid City to help serve the growing community. The facility is located just off Interstate 90 near the Rushmore Crossing exit. As Rapid City’s population grows, Monument Health is providing another option for emergency services for patients. “Before we even […]
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Black Hills Life Flight marks 20 years of emergency air medical service in the region
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Black Hills Life Flight is celebrating 20 years of providing emergency air medical service across western South Dakota and the surrounding region. The anniversary event was held at the Rapid City Elks Golf Course, bringing together past and present crew members from the program’s Rapid City rotor-wing and fixed-wing bases, along with the helicopter base in Hot Springs. Special speakers also joined the gathering to recognize the role the crews play in getting critical patients to care quickly.
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West River Health Science Center graduates 122 nurses in first full year
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The West River Health Science Center celebrated a major milestone this year, graduating 122 registered nurses during its first full year of operation. The nursing pathway partnership between Black Hills State University and South Dakota State University was expanded with a $2 million investment from...
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Monument Health Investment Marks First Full Year of Graduates From West River Health Science Center
In its first full year of operation, the West River Health Science Center, a nursing pathway partnership between Black Hills State University and South Dakota State University, graduated 122 registered nurses across two classes. This milestone was made possible in part by Monument Health’s $2 million investment to expand the facility in 2022. Sixty-two of those graduates have committed to joining Monument Health.
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Monument Health Offering Same-Week DOT Physicals Ahead of July 1 CDL Deadline
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Monument Health Occupational Medicine is offering same-week DOT physical appointments as South Dakota commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders prepare for a July 1 deadline to meet new medical certification requirements. Under updated state licensing rules, an estimated 28,000 South Dakota CDL holders must have...
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Monument Health hosts free screenings at clinic social
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Monument Health’s Residency Clinic hosted a “Spring Into Summer” social event aimed at helping community members connect with providers while offering free health screenings, snacks and family-friendly activities. Clinic staff welcomed visitors to meet doctors and team members, play games and learn...
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Walking Forward returns to Monument Health
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Walking Forward, a community-based cancer research and navigation program serving American Indian communities in western South Dakota, has rejoined Monument Health after 24 years of work focused on reducing cancer disparities. Founded in 2002 by Rapid City radiation oncologist Dr. Daniel Petereit with support from...
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New Indigenous Medical School Proposal Could Help Address Tribal Health Gaps in the Dakotas
Native leaders along with South Dakota healthcare professionals are proposing a new Indigenous medical school in the state. The North Dakota Monitor and South Dakota Searchlight are reporting this morning on the proposed Indigenous School of Medicine in Rapid City. The proposal is part of an effort to address healthcare disparities in tribal communities and boost a lagging number of Native doctors.
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Monument Health Investment Fuels New Generation of Nurses in Western South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A $2 million investment by Monument Health is helping strengthen the nursing workforce across western South Dakota, with the first full year of graduates from the West River Health Science Center producing 122 registered nurses and more than half choosing to begin their careers with the regional health system.
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Proposed Indigenous medical school aims to boost Native physician numbers
As of 2024, 0.3% of practicing physicians in the nation were Native American. A proposed Indigenous School of Medicine in Rapid City could help change that. The school would be the first of its kind in the nation, said Donald Warne, a physician, co-director for the Center for Indigenous Health at Johns Hopkins, and member […]
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VA Black Hills earns top 5-star federal quality rating
The VA Black Hills Health Care System has received a 5-star rating in the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services hospital quality rankings, improving from four stars last year. The top rating reflects performance across measures including mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care. Director Spencer Mion said...
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VA Black Hills Health Care System earns 5-star CMS hospital quality rating
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The VA Black Hills Health Care System has earned a 5-star rating in the annual Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, marking the highest rating possible and an improvement from its 4-star rating last year. The CMS ratings evaluate hospitals...