When Doyle Rose II arrived at the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills, he faced serious medical challenges. He was dependent on a ventilator and tracheostomy to breathe, required both IV and oral antibiotics to fight infection, and had extensive wounds. At the time, he was unable to walk or even move in bed without assistance.
When Keaunu Eagle Chasing was found unresponsive at home, his condition was dire. Rushed to Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, he required life-saving care, including ventilation support and, later, a tracheostomy to assist his breathing.
To continue his treatment and begin a ventilator weaning program, Keaunu was transferred to the Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills—a new specialty hospital in Rapid City. Given his need for complex, around-the-clock medical care for an extended period, our critical care unit was well-suited to support Keaunu’s recovery.
