Student Health Services

Student Health services is operated by Monument Health Urgent Care. They 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.

Location & Hours

Student Health Services is located in the Surbeck Center directly down the hall from the Rocker Shop.
Please call to make an appointment, 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.

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

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.

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.



Student Health Personnel

Dr. Thane Gale

Dr. Thane Gale

Medical Director, Urgent Care
Kara Stapert

Kara Stapert

CNP

Mindy Doom

Mindy Doom

CNP
Chelsey Watson

Chelsey Watson

CNP

Student Health Services Contact