RAPID CITY, S.D. — When good sleep hygiene isn’t enough, there may be some help with over-the-counter, herbal supplements. Sleep is paramount to your physical and mental health. It restores the body each night and if you’re not getting enough, it can affect your health. Some turn to prescription sleep...

With social distancing, stay-at-home orders and visitation restrictions keeping people from physically checking in with aging loved ones, it can be more of a challenge to manage distance care giving.   Ensuring loved ones are healthy and safe is difficult during the pandemic, especially if they are in isolation. Erin...

RAPID CITY S.D. – Seeing a primary health care physician is essential in maintaining good health. According to Megan Collier, CN-P, who specializes in Family Medicine at Rapid City Medical Center, “when people seek to have a primary care provider, it is somebody to oversee their general health. It is...

Men’s Health Month serves as a reminder for men about the importance of staying healthy and active and getting screened- setting an example for the next generation. Dr. Stephen Neabore, Internal Medicine Physician at Monument Health says, “A lot of times men come in and they basically think they are...

If you find yourself packing on the pounds during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Working from home can mean more access to snacks and more time sitting. Most adults spend an average of six to eight hours a day being sedentary, which includes driving, sitting, watching TV and computer use....

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The sun is shining and inviting all of us to enjoy the warm weather as summer draws near. As we get back to our favorite summer activities, sandals and flipflops become the go-to for footwear, but the switch can often come with some unfortunate problems. Cracked...

Allergies can be treated several ways- with avoidance, medications, immunotherapy or a combination of these treatments. It helps if you know what you are allergic to — this can be identified with an allergy testing then you can try to avoid that irritant. Another option is exposure therapy over time....

The Burke family health journey began over a year ago when they decided to get on track for a healthier lifestyle. Tricia Burke didn’t want a quick fix- she knew she needed help making a long term plan for better health for herself and her family. She got with a...

RAPID CITY S.D. – As the COVID-19 outbreak coincides with the beginning of spring allergy season, it can be difficult to tell the difference between the two. However, Dr. Haile Anderson who specializes in allergies, asthma, and immunology at Rapid City Medical Center has some advice for how to differentiate...

A COVID-19 symptom is being dubbed as COVID Toes, which is basically a rash on the feet. COVID Toes is the latest dermatological development associated with COVID-19. The rash is essentially inflammation in the body that is showing up in the toes. It’s more frequent in younger patients who tend...

RAPID CITY S.D. – With Covid-19 making its way through the community, it is more important now than ever to make sure that your immune system is in top shape. Dr. Robert Kuyper of Alternative Health Care Center of the Black Hills has some advice on a few natural ways...

RAPID CITY S.D. – With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreading across the country, health professionals have stressed the importance of regularly washing your hands. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19 is spread mainly through person-to-person contact. This can happen through close contact or through respiratory droplets from...

From the very start of the Coronavirus pandemic, washing your hands was deemed as one of the most important methods for preventing virus transmission. With that and the new stress from the pandemic — comes some issues with skin care We’ve all been schooled on proper hand washing but there’s...

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Expecting mothers across the nation want to know what the COVID-19 outbreak will mean for their pregnancy. Heather Moline, MD, who specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) at Rapid City Medical Center, has some advice for women who are pregnant or expecting to become pregnant during...