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Monument Health expanding care at its Spearfish Clinic
SPEARFISH, S.D. (KELO) — Improved medical facilities will soon be open next week in the Black Hills. Monument Health is set to complete phase one of its expansion project at the Spearfish Clinic. The expansion has a new medical-surgical area and a surgical recovery area. These are meant to improve technology and space as a […]
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Rapid City nurse receives statewide award for excellence in school nursing
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A nurse who works at two Rapid City elementary schools was named South Dakota school nurse of excellence. Students at Robbinsdale Elementary School held a surprise assembly for nurse Alyssa Downey, who didn’t see it coming. “When I get a radio call to be...
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American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes the Monument Health Heart and Vascular Unit With Silver Beacon Award for Excellence
For the second year in a row, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Monument Health Heart and Vascular Unit (HVU) at Rapid City Hospital. This is a significant achievement as more than 575 units from around the country applied for the award in 2025.
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Hot Springs VA Restarting Dialysis Service
(Rapid City, SD) — The Hot Springs VA Medical Center is set to provide dialysis services again. The center paused dialysis in October because equipment that ensured water quality was wearing out. Senator Mike Rounds and VA Secretary Doug Collins said in a phone call Thursday morning that the VA would be committing a million dollars to upgrade the necessary equipment. State Senator Amber Hulse is asking for an investigation to find out how the issue got such a dire stage. Hulse said she wanted to thank Senator Rounds for quick action to remedy the situation.
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Rapid City Hospital Heart Unit Earns National Nursing Honor Again
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Heart and Vascular Unit at Rapid City Hospital has once again earned national recognition for nursing excellence, marking a continued milestone for health care in the Black Hills and South Dakota. For the second consecutive year, the unit at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital...
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End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk
The Oyate Health Center in Rapid City on April 24, 2024. The center serves patients eligible for care through the Indian Health Service. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight) Leonard Bighorn said his mother tried for two years to get help for severe stomach pain through the limited health services...
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South Dakota leaders raise concerns over pause of dialysis service at Hot Springs VA Medical Center
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Several politicians are raising concerns over the pausing of Dialysis Services at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center. Dialysis service at the Hot Springs VA Medical Center has been out of operation since October. The issue now has the attention of several state leaders, including State Senator Amber Hulse, who represents Hot Springs. Hulse says she first found out about the issue when it arose in October.
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Ribbon Cutting: Monument Health Distribution Center
Rapid City marked an important milestone on Friday, January 16, as Monument Health celebrated the opening of a new transportation garage at the Monument Health Distribution Center on Lombardy Drive. The facility represents a meaningful investment in patient access and long-term operational efficiency across western South Dakota. A Partnership Built...
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Black Hills Health Systems Poised for Major Changes as Sanford Expands and RCMC Eyes Monument Merger
Sanford Health is expanding its medical team in western South Dakota with the addition of 16 physicians from Rapid City Medical Center. The incoming providers represent multiple disciplines, and are scheduled to officially join Sanford Health on May 1. Patients will receive formal notifications, and those choosing to continue with their transitioning physicians will be contacted to arrange future appointments.
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Sanford Black Hills region set to expand by adding 16 physicians
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Sanford Black Hills region is expanding its comprehensive health care services in western South Dakota with the planned addition of 16 physicians from a variety of specialties to its team. Providers specializing in gastroenterology, dermatology, optometry, ophthalmology, family medicine and general surgery are scheduled...
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Medical clinic to join Monument Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Western South Dakota has another change in the health care landscape. Monument Health and the Rapid City Medical Center said Friday the medical center will join Monument Health. The two health care organizations signed a letter of intent to join, according to a news release. Under the new venture, many […]
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State facilitates $200 million in bonds for Monument Health amid Sanford’s expansion into Rapid City
A South Dakota board has approved the issuance of up to $200 million in bonds for Rapid City-based Monument Health to support expansions and upgrades, as its rival Sanford Health builds a new hospital in Rapid City. The South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority voted in December to authorize the bond package for Monument. […]
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The flu has reached its highest levels in 25 years, health officials say
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -It’s important to know how to protect yourself from getting sick since the severe flu season is now hitting nationwide. The United States is experiencing its highest levels of the flu in 25 years, and health officials say the severe flu season has a high possibility of getting worse.
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Concerns Over Fairness, Access Rise as States Compete for Slice of $50B Rural Health Fund
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Echo Kopplin wants South Dakota’s leaders to know that money from a new $50 billion federal rural health fund should help residents with limited transportation options. Kopplin, a physician assistant who works with seniors, low-income people, and mental health patients in the rural Black...
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Many people across U.S will be impacted by the federal tax breaks expiring Wednesday
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Getting a tax break can be exciting. Yet, unfortunately, many people may not be happy to hear that many federal tax credits are expiring Wednesday. Back in 2017, during his first term, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law, with many of the provisions being temporary.
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RCFD looking to purchase 12 new Lucas devices to improve cardiac care
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — The Rapid City Fire Department is looking to upgrade its EMT care that will add efficiency and accessibility with this new equipment. The department is looking to purchase 12 brand new Lucas devices as they are down to 7 older models. “The Lucas device brings us a couple of really […]