MONTH

Every September we honor our smallest and most vulnerable patients, and the physicians and caregivers who care for them, during Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Rapid City Hospital cares for premature and critically ill infants born throughout the immediate five-state area.

As a Level III healing environment, Monument Health’s NICU is the only one of its kind in western South Dakota and is capable of treating most neonatal medical problems. The NICU team is composed of neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners — the latter of which are in-house 24/7 to provide immediate care when needed.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

Every August, we highlight the importance of getting the recommended vaccines throughout your life. Getting vaccinated is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and family from preventable illnesses.

Are your vaccinations up to date?

During NIAM, we encourage you to talk to your doctor, nurse or health care professional to ensure you and your family are protected against serious diseases by getting caught up on routine vaccination.

As your children head back to school this fall, it’s important for you to work with your child’s doctor or nurse to get caught up on missed well-child visits and recommended vaccines.