Monument Health launches second Community Heart Hub. October 14, 2026 Rapid City, S.D. (Oct. 14, 2026) - Monument Health, in collaboration with the Sturgis Public Library and the American Heart Association, has opened its second Community Heart Hub, a free blood pressure monitoring station inside the library. The Heart Hub gives adults a dedicated space to check their blood pressure, learn about blood pressure categories and access health resources. The station features an automated blood pressure cuff and educational materials. Since the first Community Heart Hub opened at the Rapid City Public Library in June 2025, the station has been used for more than 1,500 blood pressure checks. "High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so many people do not know they have it until it becomes a serious problem," said Jimmy Seward, Sturgis Clinic Director at Monument Health. "By placing a free blood pressure station in the library, a place people already visit, we are meeting our neighbors where they are and making it easier for them to know their numbers and take the next step toward better heart health." Monument Health plans to open additional Heart Hubs in other Black Hills communities.

CSC Athletics expanding partnership with Monument Health. CHADRON, Neb. - Chadron State Athletics and longtime corporate partner Monument Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine are excited to announce an expanded partnership that will see both organizations continuing to support CSC's 450-plus student-athletes and 15 sport programs. Monument Health will continue to be the official sports medicine provider for the Chadron State Eagles and served as the presenting game sponsor for the football team's September 3 home opener, a victory against the University of Nebraska-Kearney. "I'd like to thank Monument Health for their continued belief in and partnership with Chadron State Athletics," Director of Athletics Mannie Reinsch said. "This renewed partnership provides our student-athletes with an even greater access to resources and the ability to see some of the region's best physicians on a weekly basis." Monument Health now provides three full-time staff members to Chadron State Athletics to assist with athletic training and one full-time staff member to assist with CSC's strength and conditioning. With support from Monument Health, these staff members are essential to the care of CSC student-athletes, including nutrition, workout plans, sports science and injury prevention, treatment and recovery. Beyond Monument Health's support on campus, Monument Health's state-of-the-art Rapid City facility is the site of official team physicals for Chadron State programs and the top option for surgery, imaging and other treatment for Eagle student-athletes. "This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to the health and performance of student-athletes at Chadron State," said Jim Rix, Monument Health Manager of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. "Providing athletic training and strength and conditioning support allows us to be part of these athletes' success both on and off the field, and we are proud to expand that support even further." In addition, the expanded partnership will see increased signage, sponsorship and financial commitments from Monument Health around Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium and the Chicoine Center. "We are incredibly grateful for Monument Health's investment in our student-athletes and Chadron State College," Reinsch said. "We look forward to continuing to grow this partnership and the impact it has on Eagle Athletics and our student-athletes."

Monument Health is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care. September 8, 2026 The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines(R) awards for proven dedication to best practices, life-saving care RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 8, 2026) - Monument Health has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(R) achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association's 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when care teams consistently follow evidence-based treatment guidelines. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest science-backed guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, Monument Health qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care. "Monument Health is committed to delivering high-quality care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely, appropriate care for heart attacks and strokes," said Brad Archer, M.D., Monument Health Chief Medical Officer. "Get With The Guidelines programs help our teams put proven science into practice every day, supporting better outcomes so more people in South Dakota, Eastern Wyoming, North Dakota, Nebraska and Montana can live longer, healthier lives." This year, Monument Health received these achievement awards: * Get With The Guidelines(R)-AFib Gold with Target: Ablation * Get With The Guidelines(R)-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll * Get With The Guidelines(R)-Heart Failure Silver Plus with Target: Heart Failure Optimal and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll "These awards reflect Monument Health's commitment to caring for people in their community who need cardiovascular care," said Karen E. Joynt Maddox, M.D., MPH, chair of the American Heart Association Quality Oversight Committee. "By following the American Heart Association's quality improvement protocols, Monument Health can help advance our shared vision of better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates - a win for patients, families and health care systems." 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 6,300 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and more than 40 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. About Get With The Guidelines Get With The Guidelines(R) is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 18 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.