Student Health Services

Monument Health will ensure that students who present a current South Dakota Mines student ID to either Student Health Services or Monument Health Urgent Care shall receive routine and acute outpatient medical care. These basic services are covered as part of their student fees. Any additional services needed, that are not covered by student fees, may be processed through your child's health insurance or need to be paid for out of pocket.

Health Services Forms

• Monument Health Services New Student Check list
• Monument Health Patient Registration
  • New students may complete this form and submit during Orientation or during a visit to Student Health Services. 
• Online Patient Portal through Monument Health
  • Make online appointments, view medical history, request prescription refills and more. Students must first register with Student Health Services to use this service

Location on Campus:

The Student Health Center, located in the Surbeck Center, is open 5 days a week and operated by Monument Health Urgent Care. We are conveniently located down the hallway from the Rocker Shop. If you have questions or concerns, please email sdsmthealth@monument.health.

Student Health Services available by appointment, please call 605-394-2354

Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Call-A-Nurse:

If you need to speak with a medical professional, call (605) 519-4703 and a nurse will be available to assist you seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Summer Information:

On-campus health services is closed over the summer. Summer students can visit the Monument Health Urgent Care on Jackson Boulevard or North Lacrosse Street to receive the same care and benefits offered during the academic year.
Summer Students are defined as:
Students actively enrolled in any South Dakota Mines course for credit that is currently in session between course start and end date.

After Hours or Weekends:

If you need care after hours or on weekends, you may visit any Monument Health Urgent Care Clinic for service. You must provide your South Dakota Mines ID to ensure charges for services match services provided on campus. Services not covered by the South Dakota Mines contract will be billed to the student/student insurance.
West: 2116 Jackson Blvd.
North: 1303 N. Lacrosse St.
605-755-CARE

Student Health Personnel

Dr. Thane Gale
Medical Director, Urgent Care

Kara Stapert
CNP

Mindy Doom
CNP

Chelsey Watson
CNP