The new VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic will be 45 thousand square feet. That s almost three times the size of the current facility.
Sandra Horsman is director of the VA Black Hills Health Care System. She says the upgrade is vital for veterans.
“So it s not just about health care. I tell my team if all we did was provide health care, we could do that anywhere in the community. What we do best is all of our staff recognize the challenges and the struggles that our veterans face. And they re different than the average citizen.”
“For the first time we re going to be able to incorporate a women s clinic, as opposed to trying to retrofit it. And our women veterans are our fastest and number one growing veteran population.”
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July 2, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. A groundbreaking over a decade in the making is going to go a long way towards improving veteran health care in the area.
After about 17 years of hard work by Dream Design International, the VA Black Hills Health Care System, our congressional delegation, and many others, ground was finally broken Friday morning on the future site of the VA Community-based Outpatient Clinic in Rapid City.
The approximately 49,000 square foot facility will be located off Mount Rushmore Road and Catron Boulevard near many of the VA’s health care and community partners.
With that much space, the VA will be expanding its services to the area’s approximately 7,000 veterans. The new clinic will also include a women’s health center.
VAntage Point
Korean and Vietnam War Veteran awarded belated honors
Medals for service from Inchon to Saigon
Army Veteran Eddie Pina worked hard with Senator John Thune’s office to fix his DD214 (Discharge from Active Duty). He arrived at Thune’s office to receive his Combat Infantry Badge with Star to show he served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He was presented with the Combat Infantry Badge 2nd award and was also presented with ten medals for combat and distinguished service.
Pina holds a shadowbox of honors presented by Senator John Thune.
“The Ultimate Warrior.”
Pina has been in the care of VA Black Hills Health Care System for the last 48 years. It has been VA Black Hill’s pleasure to provide him care on 550 different occasions for medical appointments and another 696 opportunities in a variety of other services.
Chamber celebrates two years of recognition to community supporters
News StaffApril 14, 2021Local
Sturgis Chamber of CommerceThe highest recognition given by the Sturgis Chamber is the Key City Award, presented to Weimer s Diner & Donuts.
STURGIS, SD – After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce handed out two years of awards at its annual banquet, April 8. The event recognizes outstanding businesses in the Sturgis area through several prestigious awards.
2020 Key City Award Weimer’s Diner and Donut “The highest award for a person, business or organization whose spirit and attitude exemplifies the best of business, community and family. Recipient demonstrates overall concern and commitment to the community and the Sturgis Area Chamber.”
Annual Sturgis Chamber banquet recognizes 22 award recipients this year
News StaffApril 9, 2021Local
Annual Sturgis Chamber Awards
STURGIS, S.D. – After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce handed out two years of awards at their annual banquet Thursday night.
Awards handed out include the following:
2019 Employee of the Year: Christy Schultz, The Sturgis Motel
2020 Employee of the Year: Jessica Kusser, Fort Meade Museum
2019 Employer of the Year: VA Black Hills Health Care System
2020 Employer of the Year: Monument Health Sturgis
2019 Community Pride Award: The Loud American Roadhouse
2020 Community Pride Award: Xtreme Dakota Bicycles