Customs Kicking Cancer Promotes Prostate Cancer Awareness at 85th Annual Sturgis Rally
With more than 530,000 vehicles recorded at the 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which has a predominantly male attendance, the inaugural charity event Chrome For a Cause provided a powerful platform to create open dialogue about prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Motorcycle Ride Set to Roll at Legendary Sturgis Rally
Motorcycle enthusiasts from South Dakota and beyond are invited to participate in Chrome for a Cause, a free charity ride taking place at the 85th Sturgis Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. This one-day ride, hosted by Pittsburgh-based non-profit Customs Kicking Cancer, aims to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and early detection.
Monument Health Foundation Secures Ultrasound for Sturgis Hospital
Monument Health Foundation is pleased to announce the purchase of a new ultrasound machine for Sturgis Hospital, made possible by generous donations from caregivers, physicians and community members to the Sturgis Hospital Greatest Need Fund.
Monument Health Sydney Engesser, LPN, Receives DAISY Award
Sydney Engesser, a licensed practical nurse at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital, has received the prestigious DAISY Award. A national program, the award is presented to nurses who go above and beyond for their patients and community. She was nominated by a patient.
Reflections on 33 Years in South Dakota Medicine
In many ways, H. Thomas Hermann’s 33 year career in South Dakota medicine was not unlike that of other small-town family physicians. Since 1987, he cared for grandparents, delivered hundreds of babies, and was on call to the ER for 24-hours at a time. He watched partners come and go, cared for multiple generations of some families, and took the lead in community projects.