Author: Natalie Slack

Keirsta Ragels, CNM

Written by Natalie Slack on September 24, 2024. Posted in Mt. Rushmore RD, Providers.

Keirsta Ragels, CNM

Keirsta Ragels joins Rapid City Medical Center as a Certified Nurse Midwife. Her medical interests include Midwifery and Women’s Health, Preconception Counseling, Contraceptive Management, and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities

She is associated with the American College of Nurse Midwives and maintains Monument Health Hospital Privileges.

In her spare time, she enjoys time with her children, husband, and dog, reading, camping, hiking, fishing, and trying new foods.

Mallory Wipf, PA-C

Written by Natalie Slack on September 16, 2024. Posted in Providers, Tower Road.

Mallory Wipf, PA-C

Mallory Wipf, PA-C joined Rapid City Medical Center’s Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology department just in time for their move to the Tower Road Clinic’s expanded location.

Mallory grew up on a ranch in central South Dakota. She attended college at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND graduating with a BS in respiratory therapy. She then attended the University of South Dakota graduating with her MS as a PA. She worked in pulmonology for many years before joining RCMC. She enjoys rock climbing, running, and backpacking as well as spending time with her nieces and two dogs

Jordan Needens, MD

Written by Natalie Slack on September 16, 2024. Posted in Mt. Rushmore RD, Physicians.

Jordan Needens, MD

Dr. Needens was born in Fort Collins, CO. She attended South Dakota Mines for undergrad, where she played basketball! She fell in love with Rapid City, and stayed in South Dakota to attend medical school at University of South Dakota – Sanford School of Medicine. She completed residency training at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia in 2023. Go Herd! She completed a one year fellowship at the University of Colorado in 2024.

She is so excited to be returning to Rapid City for the start of her career as an OBGYN. She did not think that she would end up in this specialty at the start of medical school, but thinks it is amazing to get to be a surgeon, work in clinic, and be there for some of the most exciting times in her patients’ lives. She is interested in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and optimizing women’s care in pregnancy and delivery.

She spends her free time with her family on the ranch east of town, and her three fur babies. Her hobbies include sports, hiking, golfing, skiing. She cannot wait to be back and able to explore the beautiful Black Hills!

Elizabeth Farnsworth, MD, PhD

Written by Natalie Slack on August 9, 2024. Posted in Mt. Rushmore RD, Physicians.

Elizabeth Farnsworth, MD, PhD

Dr. Elizabeth Farnsworth relocated to Rapid City two years ago and has been delighted to engage with families in the Black Hills area. Her passion lies in supporting children and their families as they navigate life’s journey, from infancy through adolescence and beyond.
Dr. Farnsworth emphasizes the importance of involving families in their children’s care, ensuring that both the patient and the family comprehend and support the treatment and care received. She is dedicated to patient education and maintains a strong interest in the latest scientific developments in pediatrics due to her research background. Her practice covers a wide range of pediatric care, including wellness check-ups, acute care, mental health, asthma, sports physicals, and assisting foster families.
Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Farnsworth cherishes spending quality time with her husband and children, caring for their new puppy, reading, immersing herself in nature, discovering new places, and encouraging her children in their academic and athletic pursuits.

Education

Pediatrics Residency June 1 2016- June 30 2019
The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Doctor of Medicine September 2012- June 2016
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Postdoctoral Scientific Research Fellow January 2008- November 2011
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
Cancer Scientific Research Fellow June 2007- December 2007
National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD
PhD, Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis September 2002-June 2007 – Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology. 1999-2002
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Minors: Chemistry, French

Paige Donahue, C-NP

Written by Natalie Slack on June 6, 2024. Posted in Mt. Rushmore RD, Providers.

Paige Donahue, C-NP

Certified Nurse Practitioner, Paige Donahue, joined RCMC’s Urgent Care in 2024 – helping our clinic continue to see patients in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner.

Janessa Gross, C-NP

Written by Natalie Slack on April 1, 2024. Posted in Providers, South Clinic.

Janessa Gross, C-NP

Janessa has always called the Black Hills home. She grew up in the hills and obtained her bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University before she began traveling for her nursing career. She has spent several years working at various Emergency Departments in Southern California as well as Washington state prior to returning back to the Rapid City area.

Once she returned to the Black Hills, she worked in emergency medicine, surgical hospital as well as pain management while she attended graduate school. After receiving her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from South Dakota State University she continued her career in emergency medicine before finding her place at Rapid City Medical Center.

Janessa has a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and feels that developing a caring and trusting patient relationship is a priority.

She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family paddle boarding, hiking, and camping as well as caring for their variety of farm animals and pets.

Darcey Stockland, MD

Written by Natalie Slack on April 1, 2024. Posted in MedArts, Physicians.

Darcey Stockland, MD

Dr. Stockland joined Rapid City Medical Center in 2024, moving her two daughters across the state to return to where she did her residency.

Dr. Stockland enjoys healthcare from pediatrics to geriatrics, with a special interest in women’s health and wellness.

General Surgeons now offering vasectomies

Written by Natalie Slack on October 19, 2023. Posted in News, Uncategorized.

Dr. Miller and Dr. Wempe now offer vasectomies in their clinics. These physicians use the MadaJet technology which is a needle free technology for the injection of the medication. This technology helps to provide a virtually pain free injection of anesthetic through the skin, reducing the pain associated with the procedure.

Dr. Kimberly Hushagen named Best Pediatrician

Written by Natalie Slack on October 19, 2023. Posted in News.

We are grateful for the many community members who have supported Kimberly Hushagen. MD as she joined her Pediatric practice to Rapid City Medical Center. Dr. Hushagen is well loved by her patients (and their parents) and does a great job creating a safe and welcoming space for kids to feel comfortable when they visit. YOU voted Dr. Hushagen BEST PEDIATRICIAN in the Black Hills – and we agree!

Dr. Schleiffarth voted BEST ENT in the Black Hills!

Written by Natalie Slack on October 19, 2023. Posted in News.

Local voters voted Dr. Schleiffarth BEST ENT in the Black Hills! In addition to your votes of confidence in his expertise, Rapid City Medical Center is delighted to congratulate Dr. Schleiffarth on his hard work and dedication in obtaining his fellowship in allergy. Under the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA), Dr. Schleiffarth has been granted his fellowship after passing his written and oral exams. He greatly enjoys helping his patients navigate a plan to tackle their allergies! Dr. Schleiffarth’s expertise in his multifaceted field of ENT and commitment to earning his fellowship in allergy will continue to serve patients in our community with outstanding care!