August Caregiver of the Month Join us in celebrating Danci Dunkleberger, our amazing Caregiver of the Month for August! Danci's incredible work as a CNA at SSLC has greatly contributed to the excellent care we provide at FRHS. Her self-motivation, positive attitude, and outstanding teamwork have made a significant impact on both her colleagues and patients. Thank you, Danci, for your unwavering dedication and for being an inspiration to us all!

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Join us in celebrating Tyler Bilbruck, our extraordinary Caregiver of the Month for July! Tyler's dedication to providing exceptional care and maintaining a positive, supportive environment is truly inspiring. We are grateful for Tyler's remarkable contributions to our team and the outstanding care he provides to patients and residents. Thank you, Tyler, for your hard work and enthusiasm! We are honored to have you as a part of our caregiving family.

Dr. Wernick was born and raised in “big wonderful” Wyoming, where he graduated from the University of Wyoming having studied physiology. Life’s course initially sent him down the path of law enforcement. Over the span of five years, work as a peace officer provided him with skills he uses everyday as a physician. Dr. Wernick transitioned into medicine with a perspective well suited to serve a primary care role. He set sail for the Caribbean and graduated medical school from St. George’s University. After much time away from the mountain west, he is back home and is thrilled to practice broad-spectrum family medicine in the outpatient clinic and emergency room settings. Outside of work, his pursuits include snowmobiling, fly fishing, and physical fitness.

Congratulations to our outstanding Fall River Health Services Build Dakota Scholarship recipients, Danci Dunkelberger and Jarrett Leneaugh! ???????? These dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) at Seven Sisters Living Center are advancing their healthcare careers by pursuing their Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degrees. We are incredibly proud of their commitment to personal growth and look forward to seeing their continued success. Well done, Danci and Jarrett!

Congratulations to Tonya Bloom, RN FRHS Med/Surg, on being named our June Caregiver of the Month! ???????? Your exceptional nursing skills, compassionate care, and dedication to your patients and colleagues make you truly deserving of this recognition. Thank you, Tonya, for setting an outstanding example for all of us at Fall River Health Services. Well done!

Congratulations to Tyler Bilbruck, RN; FRHS ED Nurse, on receiving the prestigious Shirley Leigh Memorial MASH Scholarship! ???? Your dedication and commitment to the nursing profession are truly commendable. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in your career. Well done, Tyler!

Fall River Health Services Celebrating Hot Springs Alumni!

Congratulations to Leah Burthorne, CNP, our May Caregiver of the Month! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have earned you this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for all that you do!

Congratulations to Kaylee Bader, the well-deserved winner of the 2025 Fall River Health Services $1000 scholarship! Kaylee, who plans to attend Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, has been recognized for her academic achievements and commitment to pursuing a career in healthcare. We are extremely proud of Kaylee and wish her all the best as she embarks on this exciting journey. The Fall River Health Services scholarship program is dedicated to supporting outstanding students like Kaylee who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare. We are honored to contribute to their success and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the future.

Fall River County parents and guardians! FREE sports physicals for local youth: June 21 & July 11, 8 AM-4:30 PM at CTC Building, TAYS- Hot Springs School. Appointments preferred, call 605-745-8910. Walk-ins welcome!

Congratulations to Ruth Amerson-Boyd, RN, our outstanding Caregiver of the Month for March! Ruth's vital role in the clinic has not gone unnoticed. Her exceptional work, commitment to excellence, and dedication to patient care make her a truly deserving recipient of this recognition. Well done, Ruth!

Lacy Hargitt-Pelkey, DNP, CNP, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages, with specialized training in dermatology and dermatologic surgery. She is passionate about patient-centered care, emphasizing education and preventative measures. She received her first Executive-Master of Science in Nursing in 2018 while developing an RN program in Kansas. She continued to complete her Family Practice-Master of Science in Nursing in 2020 and finally finished her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2022 from Chamberlain University. She is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients of all ages, races, economic backgrounds, and religions. Proud fact: Mother of two amazing teenagers and spouse to our lifelong hero. Personal note: We are a proud military family blessed with several diverse life experiences, thanks to my fantastic husband's two decades as an active-duty service member. Goal: To enrich the lives of others.

February Caregiver of the Month - Kathy DiDomenico, RN Join us in celebrating Kathy DiDomenico, RN, Cardiac Rehab at Fall River Health Services, as she receives the well-deserved recognition of being named February's Caregiver of the Month! With her unwavering commitment to providing personalized care and helping patients achieve their goals, Kathy truly embodies the spirit of excellence in healthcare. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

January Caregiver of the Month - Paige Montgomery A well-deserved honor for Paige Montgomery, our January Caregiver of the Month! As a valued member of the Revenue Cycle team, Paige's commitment to excellence and passion for providing exceptional care have earned her this recognition. Congratulations, Paige, and thank you for all that you do!

FRHS Welcomes Leah Buthorne, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC_NP-C Leah is nationally board certified by both the ANCC and the AANP, and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Washburn University, in Topeka, KS in 2013. Since earning certification as a Nurse Practitioner 10 years ago, she has worked primarily in Family Practice, and Dermatology clinics. Leah's focus is on improving the health of her community, working with each patient to be as healthy as they want to be. Leah and her husband Neil have been privileged to travel extensively in service to the country they love and are excited to be making Hot Springs their new home. The couple are “empty-nesters” and enjoy travel, spending time out-of-doors, and volunteering in the community. Leah is very excited to be joining the Fall River Health Services family and looks forward to caring for your family!

Fall River Health Services Behavioral Health Clinic welcomes Dr. Garrigan, M.D., to their team. Dr. Garrigan is a South Dakota native from Onida. Garrigan, a United States Army Corps of Engineers Program Analyst, and later a Natural Resource Specialist in SD, completed her medical degree and residency/fellowship training through University of South Dakota.