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Rapid City Medical Center was established in 1948 as a physician-owned practice and has since built an on-going tradition of excellence in healthcare. Request An Appointment Latest News Pre-Conception Health Any woman of childbearing age needs to maximize their health in the event that they become pregnant. At a basic level, general good health principles always apply: a balanced diet, avoiding smoking and use of other substances, being mindful of alcohol use, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular exercise. Daily folic acid is important for Read More » Read More Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic disease characterized by abdominal pain and either constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), or a mix of both (IBS-Mixed). The prevalence in the US population is about 5% or 1 in 20 people and affects both men and women. IBS significantly reduces patients’ quality of life and it is estimated that Read More » Read More Colorectal Cancer Screening to Start at Age 45 Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is now recommended for average-risk individuals starting at age 45 years, according to the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG’s) updated guidelines. The starting age was previously 50 years except for Blacks, for whom the starting age was lowered to 45 years in 2005. The new guidance brings the ACG in line Read More » Read More Rapid City Medical Center’s Team of Board-Certified Gastroenterologists Remind Community of Colon Cancer Awareness and the Importance of Preventive Screening The highest credentialed group of gastroenterologists in the Black Hills, Rapid City Medical Center’s GI providers recommend colonoscopy for colon health and cancer prevention. The Gastroenterology Department at Rapid City Medical Center reminds the public that March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The current recommendations from the American Cancer Society and the United States Preventive Read More » Read More West River ENT joins Rapid City Medical Center Rapid City Medical Center expands with New ENT Clinic Location and Providers West River ENT’s Dr. Rob Schleiffarth, MD brings a new building and expert team to join Dr. Troy Howard, MD in the RCMC network. Rapid City Medical Center’s Ear, Nose, & Throat Department is proud to announce an expansion through a merger with Read More » Read More Rapid City Medical Center’s Dr. Tyler Ptacek, MD Performs Groundbreaking Treatment for Chronic Pain Nevro’s HF10 Offers Profound Pain Relief Without Opioids or Tingling Rapid City Medical Center’s Dr. Tyler Ptacek, MD announced the first performance of groundbreaking therapy for the treatment of chronic pain in Western South Dakota. The Senza® SCS system, which delivers Nevro’s proprietary HF10® (Nevro Corp., Redwood City, CA), is an FDA-approved spinal cord stimulator Read More » Read More Preventative and Primary Care Post (& During) Covid-19 Dr. Kay Kelts, DO from the Medical Arts Clinic at Rapid City Medical Center introduces herself and explains a little bit about why preventative care and having a primary care provider is important whether we’re in a pandemic or not. Dr. Kelts and her husband, Dr. Andrew Kelts, DO, came back to Rapid City to Read More » Read More Vaccine for Pregnancy, Lactation, and Infertility Rapid City Medical Center’s Dr. Heather Moline, an OB/GYN provider, addresses some common questions about the safety and efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine for women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or trying to become pregnant. Watch the five minute video, here: Read More General COVID-19 Vaccine Information: At this time, all COVID-19 vaccine is being administered by Monument Health as directed by the South Dakota Department of Health. Rapid City Medical Center does not have COVID-19 vaccine available to us. Beginning January 18th, Monument Health will be scheduling patients that meet the following criteria: 80 years and older, OR Post-transplant (any age over Read More » Read More Dr. Halie Anderson Addresses Covid-19 Vaccine Watch Youtube Video Our very own Dr. Halie Anderson, Board Certified Allergist & Immunologist, took some time to address some of the concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine. She did record this before the Moderna vaccine was approved, but the science and information is valuable for community members and healthcare workers who are interested in better Read More » Read More Read more Posts Our Testimonials My recent visit to Rapid City Medical Center was great. 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