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Dr. Tronnes places a high value on family. That’s what brought him to the Black Hills, and it shines through in his practice, no matter the setting.

Sometimes breakthroughs in treatment options mean updating old procedures instead of creating new ones.

Dr. Lewis has built his family medicine practice over three decades — and he’s excited to see it stay in the family.

Dr. Lewis grew up watching her father’s dedication to his patients, and she looks forward to continuing to provide them with the level of care they’ve come to expect.

Lack of sleep can make us irritable, but it can also cause a host of health problems you might not expect. Luckily, getting better sleep may be as simple as changing what you eat.

Many people quit their new fitness routine long before they see results — but a lot of times it's simply because they don't like their gym.

Sometimes tough decisions really do require “brain surgery.” Luckily, Dr. Schmidt has that covered.

With 21 years of experience in the United States Navy, and over 25 years of experience in hospital and clinic settings, Dr. Storch is exactly who you need to make sure your employees can meet the physical demands of the job.

Rapid City surgeons provide a full spectrum of care and leading-edge procedures close to home.

Too much sugar in our diet can lead to a host of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. The key to sugar intake is knowing what amount is healthy, and making smart choices about diet and exercise.

Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the moment, while not being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's happening around us.

For Dr. Moyer, plastic surgery isn’t just about enhancing appearance. It’s a way to ensure that patients not only look their best, but feel their best as well.

After leaving Rapid City — the town where she grew up — to complete her Family Medicine residency, Dr. Davis returned to the area to treat patients in the Black Hills.

Most consider climbing an extreme sport that’s only accessible for elite athletes in peak physical condition. While the sport does pose greater risk than others, climbing doesn’t actually require above average fitness to get started.

Golf is an excellent way to stay active. Being physically prepared for the demands of a golf swing, and understanding how to swing efficiently, can allow golfers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the sport and avoid injuries.

With summer weather and hundreds of miles worth of riding, cycling in the Black Hills never gets old.

In the course of her career, Dr. Heather Brewer has delivered over 3,000 babies and counting. Now she’s closing in on a new accomplishment — delivering the babies of patients she delivered.

When he isn’t treating patients in the ICU, Dr. Michael Hansen enjoys giving back to organizations like Best Buddies and Special Olympics, and even runs his own YouTube channel.

After a year of indoor or at-home workouts, spring is the perfect time to move physical fitness routines outside. The experts at Monument Health weigh in on how to safely implement walking or running into an exercise routine.

Monument Health’s new Lifestyle Medicine program seeks to change the way we approach our health and chronic condition management.

Carol Engel, who has cancer, is one of the patients who is benefiting from the clinical collaboration between Monument Health and Mayo Clinic physicians.

When she isn’t treating patients, you can find Dr. Falkenburg working the soil and finding peace in the Healing Garden, located on the Monument Health Custer Hospital and Clinic campus.

Since 2001, Dr. Frederickson has been helping women battle gynecological cancer at the Cancer Care Institute. With advances in research, technology and resources she is showing no signs of slowing.