Pennington county, SD

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Pennington County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]

  • Pennington County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 100,948. Its county seat is Rapid City. The county was created in 1875 and organized in 1877. It is named for John L. Pennington, fifth Governor of Dakota Territory, who held office in 1874 when the county was formed.

Healthcare in Pennington County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Pennington County. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a wide range of services to residents.

Rapid City Regional Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Rapid City Regional Hospital is the largest hospital in Pennington County. It is a 417-bed facility that offers a comprehensive range of health services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, cancer care, and women's health services. The hospital is part of the Regional Health network, which serves South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana.

Black Hills Surgical Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Black Hills Surgical Hospital is a specialty hospital located in Rapid City. It is known for its high-quality surgical services, including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and general surgery. The hospital has been recognized for its patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Community Health Center of the Black Hills[edit | edit source]

  • The Community Health Center of the Black Hills is a non-profit healthcare facility that provides comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations in Pennington County. Services include primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Health Statistics in Pennington County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the South Dakota Department of Health, Pennington County has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has higher rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Efforts are ongoing to improve these health outcomes through various public health initiatives.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Pennington County is diverse and comprehensive, with several well-known facilities providing a wide range of services. Despite some health challenges, the county continues to strive for improved health outcomes for all residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Pennington county, SD



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Daugela Lina 1245419134 F Other 1992 Family Practice Rapid City SD 57701
Daugela Lina 1245419134 F Other 1992 Family Practice Rapid City SD 57702
Everson Douglas 1043216484 MD M Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1994 Family Practice Rapid City SD 57701
Everson Douglas 1043216484 MD M Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1994 Family Practice Rapid City SD 57702
Fausch Kathryn 1871099846 F Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 2018 Family Practice Rapid City SD 57701
Few Crista 1871975128 F Loma Linda University School Of Medicine 2015 Family Practice Rapid City SD 57701
Gale Thane 1982996963 M Other 2011 Family Practice Rapid City SD 57702
Jagelski Aaron 1548261357 MD M Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine 1992 Family Practice Rapid City SD 57701
Kapsch Taylor 1114378916 F Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 2016 Family Practice 2822 Jackson Blvd Suite 101 Rapid City SD 57702 6053411208
Ptacek Travis 1477819944 M Other 2012 Family Practice Geriatric Medicine Rapid City SD 57701

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Pennington county, SD - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Anderson Halie 1659669984 F Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota 2011 Allergy/immunology Pediatric Medicine Rapid City SD 57701
Mercer Jett 1063428381 M Other 2000 Anesthesiology Rapid City SD 57701
Morgan Kelly 1114096500 MD F Other 2001 Anesthesiology Rapid City SD 57701
Levine Ethan 1144238577 MD M Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 1998 Cardiac Electrophysiology Rapid City SD 57701
Bajaj Anurag 1093955148 M Other 2005 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Rapid City SD 57701
Hatanelas John 1225379795 M Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 2013 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Rapid City SD 57701
Pradhan Rajesh 1912115841 M Other 2004 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Rapid City SD 57701
Stephen Wasemiller 1790196533 M Loma Linda University School Of Medicine 2014 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) 1220 Montgomery St Custer SD 57701 6056734150
Barth Daniel 1427105105 DO M Other 2001 Critical Care (Intensivists) Rapid City SD 57701
Gangineni Srinivas 1881865392 M Other 1999 Critical Care (Intensivists) Internal Medicine Rapid City SD 57701

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Boland Hanson Jenny 1952419418 CNA F Other 2005 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701
Carlson Sonny 1699250415 M Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701
Degen Barry 1699868919 M Other 1999 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 100 Rapid City SD 57701
Dvoracek Dustin 1578095246 M Other 2017 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701
Erenberg Brian 1912351636 M Other 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701
Hepp Cheryl 1205847472 F Other 2001 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701
Johnson Natalie 1851600589 F Other 2010 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701
Jordan Briton 1932776549 M Other 2021 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701
Lewis Benjamin 1053044891 M Other 2022 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701 6057551000
Matthew Timothy 1912017070 M Other 2002 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Rapid City SD 57701

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