Curt Rising, PharmD, graduated in 1995 from the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy. After graduation, he moved to Rapid City and with his wife, Shirley, purchased The Medicine Shoppe pharmacy. The pharmacy venture has grown to 3 locations, including long term care, compounding, and community pharmacy in Rapid City.

Curt has been active in the Black Hills Pharmacist’s Association where he has been the president for 3 years, National Community Pharmacist’s Association, Rushmore Lions Club and is a Director for the Northern Plains Eye Foundation. Curt has also been an instructor at 3 different Dental learning centers in Colorado, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Curt received the 2016 Bowl of Hygeia for the state of SD which recognized pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities. The Bowl of Hygeia is the most widely recognized international symbol for the pharmacy profession and considered one of the profession’s most prestigious awards.

Curt is passionate about providing personalized, cost-effective and innovative pharmaceutical care in our region. “At our pharmacies we want to be a valued part of the health care team for our patients. Our goal is to make The Medicine Shoppe, Rushmore Compounding and Medicine Shoppe Advanced Care Pharmacy the place you come to between doctor visits for health information, questions, wellness programs or just reassurance to help you better manage your health.”

David Sy knew from a young age that he wanted to help people and impact their lives positively through the pharmacy profession. Born and raised in Wyoming, he graduated with a PharmD degree from The University of Wyoming in 2005. Immediately out of school, he found his passion in geriatric care and worked as a certified geriatric consultant pharmacist and staff pharmacist in a long-term care pharmacy, while gaining experience in the hospital setting at night. Being able to improve the lives and health of seniors was a driving force.

Serving as vice chairman on the Wyoming State Board of Medicaid was another example of how he advocated for quality care for the under-served. He has since held several administrative and leadership positions in pharmacy and gained expertise in business management, operational efficiencies, project management, and acquisitions.

As soon as he came to know the team and the exceptional, innovative, and quality care provided from the pharmacies, here at The Medicine Shoppe, David jumped at the opportunity to lead our exceptional team and moved his wife and five children to Rapid City. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Scott Bottolfsen was born and raised in Yankton, SD. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where received his B.S. in Biology. He later earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Creighton University in 2010.

He and his wife, Katy, moved to Colorado Springs, CO upon graduation from pharmacy school. While in Colorado, he worked in various roles in retail pharmacy. He was employed with Walgreens for 7 years and with Kaiser-Permanente for more than 2 years.

Scott, Katy, and their son moved back to South Dakota in December, 2019. He joined the Medicine Shoppe team at the Advanced Care Pharmacy, working as a part of the healthcare teams for skilled nursing facilities, assisted living residencies, and group homes to ensure the wellbeing of their patients and residents. He strongly believes in giving kindness and respect to all people.

Scott loves having fun with his family and friends. He enjoys a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, climbing, fitness, cooking, and woodworking.

Donna Fichter was born and raised in the greater Dickinson, North Dakota area. She graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from North Dakota State University. Donna was employed with Nash Finch for 12 years and Safeway for 5 years as a retail pharmacist.

Donna joined the Medicine Shoppe team in 2009 as a Long-Term Care Pharmacist. She works directly with physicians, nurses, caregivers and patients in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes.

In Donna's personal time, she enjoys camping, traveling and spending time with her family.

Heather Boysen was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. She graduated from Central High School in 2007. She then attended South Dakota State University and graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2014.

After graduating, she returned home to Rapid City and began practicing pharmacy at the Medicine Shoppe, where she now works as a long-term care pharmacist. Heather works with other members of the healthcare team as well as directly with patients and their caregivers in order to provide care to patients in skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes.

In November, 2020, Heather qualified and successfully passed the test for Board Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (BCGP). This unique certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties is recognized as the gold standard for determining pharmacists who are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels in regard to applying knowledge of medications in older adults to optimize therapeutic outcomes. Out of the 11 Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacists in the state of South Dakota, Dr. Boysen is the only pharmacist located in Western SD.

In Heather's free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and many of the outdoor activities offered in the Black Hills, including camping, hiking, and four-wheeling.

Colton Cunning, PharmD, grew up in the small southern town of Fairmont, Minnesota. He attended South Dakota State University and graduated with his Doctor of Pharmacy in May of 2021. Colton went into college undecided with interests in chemistry and healthcare. After shadowing a few pharmacists and seeing the compassion and connection they had with their patients, he knew pharmacy was the career choice for him.

Colton states, “To me, being a pharmacist is getting to know my patients personally to understand the root of their medical needs, rather than just using a medication to treat their symptoms. I am fortunate to start my career with great local company that has the passion to put the patient first. It is exciting to utilize all the tools I learned throughout school to serve the great people in the surrounding black hills area.”

When Colton is not at the pharmacy, he enjoys soaking up as much of the beautiful black hills as he can. From cruising on his Harley, mountain biking, fly fishing, hunting, hiking, and skiing, pretty much any activity that allows him to be in the great outdoors. Although Colton has only lived in Rapid City for less than a year, he confidently calls this his new home.

Stevie Wessel Moe was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. She grew up exploring the Black Hills where she developed her love for the outdoors. Some of her hobbies include hiking, biking, four-wheeling, and boating. Stevie graduated from Central High School in 2009 and got her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from South Dakota State University in 2015.

Stevie and her husband owned a small town independent pharmacy in Northern Wisconsin for almost 7 years. After having a little boy, Stevie and her husband moved to the Black Hills to be closer to her family. It wasn’t easy leaving all the connections to her patients she had developed over the years, but knew she could find a way to pursue her passion for helping people and enjoy being around family, too. Stevie started as a retail pharmacist at the Medicine Shoppe at the end of 2022 and is excited to provide excellent care for her new patients.

Morgan Carroll grew up in a small town in Southwest Minnesota where she spent many summers at the lake and many winters helping out at the family farm. She graduated with a PharmD degree from South Dakota State University in 2019.

After graduating, Morgan and her husband, Nick, moved to Billings, Montana where she worked as a retail pharmacist at the Billings Clinic Atrium pharmacy for 3 years. She spent her final year in Billings managing small town hospital pharmacies that were either owned or affiliated with Billings Clinic and working at AllCare pharmacy, a long term care pharmacy.

In 2023, Morgan accepted a position with The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy and Rushmore Compounding Pharmacy. Morgan and her family are excited to experience living in the Black Hills and being a part of this outstanding community.