might think that once my husband and I were empty nesters there would be no more pets for me to bond with. I thought so too. But our son hadn’t been out of the
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Laura Hughes
Bringing Better Brain Health to the Black Hills
By Tanya Manus • Photography by Chapters In Focus, LLC
Dr. Laura Hughes spent years living abroad and traveling the world, but the Black Hills is her favorite place. When she made it her forever home 16 years ago, she brought with her a fascination with people and a passion for helping them have healthier, happier brains.
Laura is a neuropsychologist. Neuropsychology is the study of how your brain influences your thoughts, memories, emotions, and behavior. Neuropsychologists help diagnose brain disorders such as dementia and act as consultants to medical providers and families regarding diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Growing up in an adventurous military family set Laura on the path to the Black Hills and her career. “They say that people who move a lot tend to get into psychology in some aspect, or they become actors because they get used to going to new places and trying to figure it out,” Laura said. “Everywhere you go, people are a little bit different, the culture is different, and so you become pretty good at people watching and asking, ‘Why do people do that?’ or ‘Why is it like this here?’”
She was born on an Air Force base in Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada, and it’s a destination she’d love to revisit and explore. By the time Laura was 2, her family had moved to Orlando, Fla., and by the time she was 5, her family was in Los Angeles.
“We did the typical military family stuff. We bounced around the United States and moved
overseas. Somewhere in there was Grand Forks, N.D., and Alabama … and Chicago for a while,” she said.
“Never quite being from any particular place, you’re developing a skill set where you can figure where you’re at fairly quickly and figure out how to adapt or fit in if you want to,” Laura said.
After her father left the Air Force, Laura’s parents fully indulged their sense of adventure and moved the family to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in the 1970s. That was home base for about 25 years.
“I graduated from an international school in Geneva, Switzerland. At that time in Saudi Arabia, if you were a foreign dependent, once you go to high school age, then you left the country,” Laura said. “So, all of my friends and I, when we were 14, went to a counselor and picked out our boarding schools. That was how I ended up in a really neat international school.”
“Having a lot of people speaking a lot of different languages was totally normal, and the country was beautiful once I got used to it,” Laura said.
Summers were spent in the Midwest, where Laura grew to love the Black Hills. Vacations meant visits to her father’s family farm on the South Dakota-Minnesota border and trips to the Black Hills to see her “fun cousins,” she chuckled.
“It didn’t matter where we lived, I always got to come to the Black Hills at some point. That was my favorite place,” Laura said.
Laura relocated to Minnesota to earn her undergraduate degree, pondering careers in journalism, graphic design, and law. Still unsure what she wanted to do, Laura said a counselor pointed out she’d taken several psychology classes and had done well. That guidance put Laura on the path to her career.
Laura started out in social services, working with people who had chronic psychotic disorders. She then went into a doctorate and clinical psychology program she loved. Laura also spent several years teaching, including in South Dakota State University’s masters and counseling program. She ultimately earned her doctorate in clinical psychology and has a private practice.
She also raised three daughters. When Laura’s parents retired, they moved to the Black Hills permanently, and Laura relocated herself and her daughters back to her favorite place.
Her young adult daughters are now “spread out all over the place and doing great.”
“I love not having to ‘Mom’ them,” Laura laughs. “I don’t have to run their life or tell them what to do. It’s so much fun watching them become their own people and seeing what makes them thrive.”
Laura is enjoying the balance she’s created in her life-a flexible work schedule, opportunities to travel to visit her daughters, spend time with her parents, and have a career she loves.
“With my practice, I get to meet with people and families one-on-one, and I’m able to describe to a person and their caregivers how things are going, how their brain is working, and what recommendations there are that could be helpful in tuning it up,” Laura said.
“I love doing that. It’s so interesting talking about what people can do
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Pure Pactola, a swim event Laura co-founded
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to keep their brain and body healthy. Those two are intertwined,” she said.
In honor of May’s designation as Mental Health Month, Laura shared tips for maintaining and improving brain health.
“If you remember nothing else, remember that what is good for your heart is good for your brain. Move your body. Exercise. It doesn’t mean you have to run five miles, but be physically active,” Laura said. “Move around to take care of your cardiovascular health. We want good blood flow to the brain.”
Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables fuels your brain and body. Sleep is vital, but more than one-third of U.S. adults don’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep each night. Ample sleep allows the brain to do its nightly “cleanup work.”
Reduce stress as much as possible and seek help when issues like depression and anxiety make day-to-day life difficult.
Lifelong learning and an active social life fuel physical and brain health.
“The people who are thriving throughout their life stay active physically but also cognitively. They get out of the house. They’re around other people. They’re learning something new-it doesn’t matter what it is,” Laura said. “We should always be exposing our brain to new information. It’s a ‘use it or lose it’ concept with our brain and our body.”
The good news, Laura said, is our brains are capable of learning at any point in life. It’s never too late to try something new.
“It’s a much more friendly and hopeful view of the future,” she said.
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When she’s not working, Laura spends her free time hiking in the woods with her dogs, a Bernese mountain dog, two golden retrievers and a long-haired rescue she jokes might be part chihuahua. “We go way out where they can run. If I had to leash them all, I don’t think that would go so well!” she said with a laugh.
Stained glass is one of Laura’s favorite hobbies. She found a local mentor and recently traveled to Arizona to learn how to create leaded panels. “I really want to make stained-glass windows, it’s beautiful,” she said. “It’s very precise, but you’re also working with sharp glass, chemicals and molten metal. It feels like living on the edge,” she added, laughing.
An avid reader, Laura has long been interested in people. “Growing up, I read every biography I could,” she said. “I think that sparked my interest in psychology.” She enjoys stories from history, especially about figures like Clara Barton, and now reads more about longevity and brain health, along with mysteries by authors like Peter Heller and C.J. Box.
Laura loves traveling, hiking, yoga and swimming. She especially enjoys open-water swimming with a growing group at Pactola Lake. Despite a lingering childhood fear from Jaws, she now even scuba dives and has swum with sharks. About 10 years ago, she co-founded Pure Pactola, the region’s only open-water swim race, held annually in late August.
Laura also serves on the board of Sequel, a nonprofit supporting elderly individuals in the Black Hills. The work aligns closely with her role as a neuropsychologist, particularly in helping those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. “These are diseases we’re learning more about every day,” she said.
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Entering a New Season
As Reptile Gardens prepares to welcome guests for another season in the Black Hills, the feeling across the park is one of optimism, gratitude, and renewed purpose. Entering its 89th year, this iconic South Dakota attraction isn’t just opening its gates, it’s opening a new chapter grounded in resilience, teamwork, and excitement for what’s ahead.
Most visitors know Reptile Gardens for its legendary giant tortoises, world-famous reptile collection, and lush botanical beauty. While a fire in November 2025 was a heartbreaking tragedy for the staff who dedicate their lives to animal care, the season ahead is not about loss, it’s about recovery, rebuilding, and growth.
“After a period of feeling numb and sad, the staff began planning for what is to come.” says President and CEO Joe Maierhauser. “They
reached out to zoos and breeders to find replacements so our visitors could have the same great experiences as they did before. We will be fully back to normal this season.”
Driven by the staff’s hard work and determination to bounce back, their hard work is already taking shape across the park. This spring marks a fresh start, highlighted by exciting new additions - most notably 50 rescued alligators arriving from Texas. These alligators, previously classified as nuisance animals, are now getting a second chance at life. The Reptile Gardens animal care team has been working tirelessly to train and prepare them, with plans for them to star in the popular gator shows beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Fan favorites are also returning strong. The park’s beloved giant tortoises are all still here, continuing to enchant guests of all ages. Meanwhile, plans are well underway for a new, upgraded tortoise facility, designed to be bigger, better, and more immersive - enhancing both animal care and guest experiences for years to come.
Beyond reptiles, guests will notice continued enhancements throughout the grounds. The popular Avian Avenue keeps expanding, botanical upgrades in the Sky Dome bring new plants and blooms each season, and the park remains delightfully dynamic. No two visits feel the same! Even longtime locals will discover something new each time they return.
Families have even more reason to celebrate with the recent remodel of the birthday party area, now offering updated packages for unforgettable celebrations with animal encounters.
Perhaps most powerful has been the overwhelming support from the community. From heartfelt messages to generous gifts from zoos across the country, Reptile Gardens has felt deeply supported. “We always knew people were fond of the Reptile Gardens,” Maierhauser shares, “but maybe had not realized how much people in this area saw us as part of their family and their families’ lives.”
As the park looks ahead to another vibrant season and its 89th year in business, the message is clear: Reptile Gardens is moving forward with gratitude, strength, and excitement.
Reptile Gardens is open now through November 30th, and all visitors receive a complimentary season pass, making it easy to return again and again. And whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, this season at Reptile Gardens is all about rediscovery of
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I have a photo on my cellphone of a small dog in the arms of a woman I don’t even know. I met them a few years ago at a campground and I asked the woman if I could take a picture of her dog because it resembled one my family had when I was growing up.
Bernie was part chihuahua and part who knows what and if I close my eyes I can still see her, her whole backside wagging when she greeted me or her other people. I do have photos of Bernie, but they’re tucked away in ancient photo albums. So yes, I keep a picture of someone else’s dog on my phone. And I’m only admitting it so you’ll believe me when I say I truly love dogs.
Knowing this, you may wonder why my husband and I never got one for our only child when he was growing up. He wonders too. But just because he never had a dog doesn’t mean he never had pets. Boy did he have pets. Turns out I’m a pushover when it comes to critters—low maintenance critters anyway.
May is National Pet Month, a time to celebrate pets and chumps like me who can’t say no to them. So I’d like to take this time to introduce you to our menagerie.
Paws for Pushovers
By Dorothy Rosby
My son’s first three pets were accidental. We’d gone to a school carnival where some well-meaning people who, because of their love for children and disregard for parents, were giving away goldfish.
He won pets #1 and #2 by tossing a ring on a bottle or some other equally impressive feat. But I suspect he could have won them just by saying, “Me! Me!” at the end of the evening when the carnival coordinators were begging people to take home the leftover fish.
Despite our best efforts, the fish only survived three days. And you might think I’d learned my lesson. I would think so too. But a year later, we got goldfish #3 in much the same manner. Alas it didn’t last much longer than pets #1 and #2 had.
Pet #4 was on purpose. Monsieur Hamstie was, as you might have guessed, a hamster. And as my son put it, he finally had a pet with hair. When Monsieur Hamstie went to that Great Hamster Wheel in the Sky,
we replaced him quickly with pet #5, another hamster named Bobo. And I’m embarrassed to admit how fond I was of both of them. They didn’t come running to greet me when I came home. There was very little tail to wag. But they were entertaining. And they didn’t shed, beg for table scraps or bite the mailman.
Mr. Tweeters was pet #6, and if you guessed he was a bird, you’re right again. Despite my reluctance to take in a canary I fell for him too though he didn’t exactly reciprocate. He never perched on my finger like canaries on YouTube do. But he chirped exactly twice every time I put food in his cage, which I took to mean thank you. And he sang to me while I worked. Or at least I liked to think he was singing to me. More likely he was singing to attract a girlfriend. I suppose he had reason to be hopeful considering how easily I’d been talked into three fish, two hamsters and a canary.
You might think that once my husband and I were empty nesters there would be no more pets for me to bond with. I thought so too. But our son hadn’t been out of the
house long when he adopted a kitten. Sebastian was the runt of a rescued litter—tiny, fluffy, blue eyed and, except for his dark face, his paws and the tip of his tail, the color of fresh cream.
Our son kept Sebastian at his apartment until he moved and then the cat moved too—in with us—and Mr. Tweeters. Yes, drama ensued but that’s a story for another day. The point is, I fell for the cat too. He makes me sneeze, but he brings me joy every single day.
You may have noticed a pattern in the acquisition of all of these creatures: I was reluctant. I caved. Then I fell in love. Well, except with the goldfish. They didn’t live long enough for me to get attached and I’m not sure I would have anyway.
Still it should be clear by now that I’m a sucker for critters, a pushover for paws—and claws and fins. And there is a danger of this character flaw. My child, who knows about my weakness having exploited it many times, keeps threatening to give me a puppy.
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In case you’re wondering, Dorothy Rosby doesn’t keep photos of other people’s hamsters, canaries and goldfish on her cellphone.
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SUMMER 2026 Events
May 15-16: Hops & Hogs
Beer & Bacon Festival
May 24 & 25: Summer Kickstart
Free Concerts in Outlaw Square!
May 23: Black Hills Motorcycle Show
May 24: Back When They Bucked
June 6: Shrine Circus
June 6-7: Mickelson Trail Marathon
June 12-13: Deadwood PBR
June 12-13: Vendor & Pop-Up Market in Outlaw Square
June 13: Wild Deadwood Reads
June 19-21: Mickelson Trail Summer Trek
June 20: Wild Bill Days Classic Car Auction
June 27: WO Motorsports Arenacross
July 4-5: Independence Day
Parade & Celebration
July 4-5: Red, White & Wu’s
July 10-12: Deadwood Blues Festival
July 11-15: 3-Wheeler Rally
July 19-25: Days of ‘76 Rodeo & Parades
July 20: Brulé in Outlaw Square
August: Badlands Steer Roping
August 7-16: Sturgis Rally
August 20-22: Kool Deadwood Nites Classic Car Auction
August 29: Preacher Smith’s Deadwood Redemption Day
September 3: Sturgis Mustang Rally in Deadwood
September 11-12: Fair in the Square
September 12: Homestake Volksmarch & Chuckwagon Dinner & Show
Whether it’s rubber or speed you need ...
Tyrrell Tires & Speed Center wants to be Rapid City’s reliable source for tires and more, where men and women will consistently receive excellent service.
“We want people to have a great experience and we want to build their trust. Our goal is that they refer everyone they know to us because they had such a great experience,” said co-owner Autumn Garcia.
Business co-owner and founder Scott Tyrrell first opened Tyrrell Tires in 2012. In addition, he also purchased the oldest speed shop in South Dakota which now has grown into Tyrrell Tires & Speed Center, located at 105 N Cambell Street.
“We want to EDUCATE WOMEN about their vehicles”
~ Autumn Garcia
Scott brings 20+ years of experience to his customers, including several years spent managing a Goodyear Tire store in Florida.
“Scott is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to customizing vehicles. We have a large inventory of after-market wheels in our showroom. We do a lot of leveling and lift kits to go with wheel and tire packages,” Autumn said.
Their staff includes two lube technicians, a salesman, and two mechanics. During business hours, Tyrrell Tires & Speed Center offers service calls if someone needs help with a flat tire or car problem and can’t get to the shop.
“We do light automotive repairs — oil changes, brakes, front end work like ball joints and suspension work. I don’t think a lot of people know we do that,” Autumn said.
Adding the Speed Center was a personal passion for Scott, who races an IMCA A-modified and a Wissota B-modified dirt track cars. The Speed Center sells hot rod parts, dirt track race car parts, tires for dirt track cars, race car fuel and more.
“Scott thought there was going to be quite a few crossover customers,” Autumn said. “You’d get guys who race to come buy race car parts and fuel, that may also need trailer tires or tires for their other vehicles.”
The automotive business runs in the family for both Scott and Autumn, who are engaged as well as being business partners.
“I’ve been around vehicles my whole life and all of our relatives are in the automotive business one way or another. We’re all involved,” Autumn said.
Tyrrell Tires & Speed Center strives for excellent products and customer service.
Autumn especially sets a welcoming tone for women, who often may feel ignored or intimidated at automotive businesses.
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Certified Female-Friendly Tread-Technician
“If you ever go to an auto parts store or go to purchase a vehicle and it’s a man talking to you, they talk to you like you have no idea what you are doing. I’ve always gotten that my whole life,” Autumn said. “I’m trying to change that. I’ve been trying to give women a good experience when they come into the shop, to let them know you can actually go do these things and not have to rely on your boyfriend, husband or father.”
“I’ve had it reiterated to me that I really take the time to help the individual find what they were looking for. I try to help them get what they originally came in for or I’ll educate them (about different options),” Autumn said.
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FRIDAY: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
SATURDAY: 8:00AM - NOON
SUNDAY: CLOSED
May 23-24, 2026 on Elm Street in Hill City
Fr ee Family Fun!
HILL CITY CELEBRATES 150 YEARS
Festivities Include:
THREE Lumberjack Shows Daily 11:00am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm
• Show features 11 different events, no 2 shows are the same
• Log rolling, boom running, hot saw race, spring board tree topping, obstacle pole racing, stock saw, bow saw, double buck saw, ax throwing, chainsaw carving & more!
• Axe Throwing to benefit Hill City Charities for Adults
• Music, food & drinks!
• Cornhole tournament with cash prizes
TWO Interactive Kids Camps Daily 12:30pm & 3:00pm
• Kiddos get to try sawing and log rolling
SUMMER ART CAMPS
AT THE DAHL ARTS CENTER RAPID CITY ARTS COUNCIL’S
GRADES K-5
ART WHERE WE LIVE
JUNE 1-4
Our community sees sculpture ar t ever y day, from the dinosaur on the hill to the presidents downtown. Campers will connect to their community by sculpting their own stories.
ONCE UPON AN ART CAMP
JUNE 8-11
Fantasy week explores how the power of myth and legend can be used to draw, paint, and sculpt stories never told before.
TIME TRAVELERS STUDIO
JUNE 15-18
Campers will explore how ar t has been used throughout human histor y, from cave walls to future projections. Campers will recreate tools and etchings while traveling both back and for ward in time.
CREATIVE REUSE
JUNE 29 - JULY 2
Campers will investigate the world around them, not for inspiration, but as an exploration in finding objects to use in their mosaics and assemblages.
PAINT THE TOWN
JUNE 22-25
By studying local landmarks like Ar t Alley, campers will experience how public ar t is created by collaborating and navigating multiple ideas into a single piece of large-scale ar t.
HANDMADE THEATRICS
JULY 6-9
Puppetr y provides a unique oppor tunity for creative emotional self-expression. By building functional, complex, and moving structures, campers will experience ar t that can be an expressive machine.
THE ART OF MUSIC
JULY 13-16
Campers will explore connections between sounds, feelings, and ar t making by craf ting what translating music into a v
CAMPS ARE MONDAY-THURSDAY 9AM-3PM
INVENTING TOMORROW
JULY 20-23
Bridging the gap between Sci-Fi and Ear th, campers will solve future problems through creative designs and prototypes through ar t.
Ever y camp includes a tour of the galleries at the Dahl in addition to ar tmaking in the classroom, providing campers with the oppor tunity to engage with ar t in a variety of ways. Students should bring a sack lunch, a water bot tle, and be dressed ready to get creative and a lit tle messy.
ART IN MOTION
JULY 27-30
Campers will learn and experiment with animation techniques that help create moving images from still ar t.
SOUTH DAKOTA DIGS AUGUST 3-6
Campers will become ar tistic paleontologists, reconstructing, visualizing, and reimagining some of the ancient creatures found right in our own community.
CLAY CAMPS GRADES 3-5
Campers will shape, sculpt, and bring their wildest imagination to li fe through hands-on clay creations.
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SATURDAYS June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27
FRIDAYS July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31
SATURDAYS July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug 1
By Sarah Krecklow
Retirement used to come with a clear expectation. Slow down. Take it easy. Settle into a quieter routine. Maybe a rocking chair and a routine that rarely changed but today, that picture is shifting.
For many older adults, retirement is no longer about stepping back. It is about stepping into something new, it is a reinvention to a new phase of life.
After decades of careers, raising families, and meeting responsibilities, retirement offers something many people have not had in a long time: the freedom to choose how each day looks, and with that freedom comes opportunity.
Opportunity to rediscover interests that were once put on hold.
Opportunity to build new relationships.
Opportunity to focus on health, wellness, and joy in a more intentional way.
For some, that means picking up hobbies they never
had time for; painting, gardening, traveling, or learning something new just for the sake of it. For others, it’s spending more time with family, staying active, or simply having the flexibility to enjoy each day without a packed schedule.
Retirement today isn’t about slowing down. It’s about choosing how you want to spend your time.
One of the biggest factors that shapes that experience is where you live.
There is still a common belief that senior living is something people turn to only when they need care. But more people are starting to think about it differently. Instead of waiting for a moment of need, they are choosing to make a move earlier while they are still active and independent.
Because the right environment can make all the difference.
When the responsibilities of homeownership are lifted, things start to open up. No more worrying about maintenance, cooking every meal, or managing everything
on your own. Instead, that time and energy can be redirected toward things that bring fulfillment. That might look like joining a morning exercise class, attending a live music event, or simply enjoying coffee with neighbors who quickly become friends. It might be trying something new for the first time in years or revisiting something that once brought joy.
There is also something powerful about being surrounded by others who are in a similar stage of life. There is an understanding, a shared experience, and a sense of belonging that can be difficult to replicate elsewhere.
Perhaps just as important, there is peace of mind. Knowing that support is available if it’s ever needed allows residents to focus less on “what if” and more on what they want their days to look like right now. Whether that support is minimal today or grows over time, having it in place brings confidence for residents and their families.
This is where the idea of reinvention really takes shape.
It’s not about losing independence. In many ways, it’s about maintaining it longer and even gaining some of it back. By removing the barriers that quietly limit day-to-day life, along with the stress of daily responsibilities, residents can stay active, engaged, and in control of how they spend their time. It’s also about redefining what this stage of life can look like and putting the focus back on choice.
Choosing how to spend your time.
Choosing who you surround yourself with.
Choosing a lifestyle that supports not just your needs, but your goals.
At Peaceful Pines Senior Living, we see this every day. Residents often arrive unsure of what this next chapter will look like, but over time, they begin to rediscover parts of themselves. They find routines that feel fulfilling, build friendships that feel like family, and settle into a rhythm of living life together. What once felt like a big transition starts to feel like a fresh start. Not an ending, but a continuation.
Retirement isn’t the end of the story. It’s the beginning of a new one. And with the right mindset, support, and environment, it can become one of the most meaningful and fulfilling chapters yet.
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Spacious 5-Bedroom Home with Scenic Views in Desirable Southwest Rapid City Location
Located in one of Southwest Rapid City’s most desirable areas, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the space you need in a location that is hard to beat. Just off Catron Blvd, you are minutes from Monument Health, downtown Rapid City, I-90, and everyday conveniences, with the beauty of the Black Hills right outside your door.
Inside, the home features a spacious layout with 3 bedrooms on the main level, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. The kitchen opens to a breakfast bar, and main floor laundry adds everyday convenience.
The walkout basement expands the living space with a large family room, an additional bedroom, a flexible fifth bedroom or office, and ample storage. Outside, the fenced backyard gives you room to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors with more privacy. A deck and lower-level patio make it easy to take in the setting and extend your living space beyond the interior. The walkout basement offers serious space to spread out with a large living area, a generous 4th bedroom, a 5th bedroom that works great as a flex space or office, plus a storage room.
The lower-level patio opens to a fully fenced backyard for relaxing outdoors. Whether you're hosting guests or just living your everyday life, this home offers a fantastic layout, great location, and room to grow. Come take a look—you’ll feel right at home.
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PRIMARY CARE DESIGNED AROUND YOUR
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Your Primary Care Provider (PCP) is the Physician or Advanced Practice Provider you turn to first and the one you trust most. They treat basic illnesses and provide preventative care for you and your entire family. They will also get to know your complete medical history, help you understand medications and assist you in getting treatment for more complex or ongoing diseases and medical needs.
Monument Health Primary Care Providers accept patients of all ages in our clinics across the Black Hills. If you would like to establish care with a PCP, contact us for a consultation.
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