Sanford Invests $300M in Rapid City Medical Center

Sanford Health is set to dramatically enhance medical access in western South Dakota with a new $300 million medical center campus in Rapid City. This significant investment, fueled by a major philanthropic gift, will introduce expanded specialty and emergency services, including an intensive care unit, oncology center, and comprehensive women's and children's health programs. This initiative aims to fulfill a promise of world-class healthcare within the Black Hills region.

The development is a crucial part of South Dakota's broader Rural Health Transformation Program, addressing long-standing challenges faced by rural residents such as distance to providers and workforce shortages. The new facility, expected to be a 480,000-square-foot campus, will house 168 inpatient beds, with future expansion plans. Sanford Health is also committing $10 million over ten years to educational institutions in the Black Hills to foster a local healthcare workforce.

Construction of the Black Hills Medical Center campus is scheduled to commence in 2027, with an anticipated completion date of 2030. This project signifies a commitment to building capacity and resilience within the region's healthcare system, ensuring lasting access to quality care and strengthening the community's health infrastructure for years to come.