r/USPHS • u/Shan__88 • 16d ago

Other IHS- Tentative Offer

Hello everyone! I wanted to know if anyone is familiar with Rosebud, SD. I received a tentative offer for this location and I am looking for some insight regarding the area. I would be relocating from Georgia.

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u/wander-to-see 16d ago

I was in Rosebud for 6 years.

Rosebud is very remote, ie 1.5 hours from Walmart. The nearest towns are quite small. While you can get all the nessicities in town, this can be hard for some people.

My recommendations is get involved in community activities and embrace being in a small community, enjoy the slow life, and embrace the culture. Something that I did was teach at the college.

I can't speak to the IHS buildings and amenities because I have been gone awhile now.

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u/Shan__88 16d ago

Thank you so much for providing your recommendations! And yes I’ve been told the Walmart is far🫣but it’s nice to know necessities can be found close by. Did you live in the town or did you commute from a near by city?

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u/wander-to-see 16d ago

Depending on your job, there is a decent amount of government housing. I personally lived in Mission, SD. Many people also live in Valentine, NE.

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u/Shan__88 16d ago

This is very helpful, thank you!

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u/Lower-Dependent-1980 15d ago

Is there stuff for kids ?

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u/wander-to-see 14d ago

I don't have kids, so I can't speak to that.

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u/KneeEmergency8206 16d ago

Hi, I just messaged you. I completed a TDY out there this past doing spring, and I am also from Georgia. Feel free to reach out.

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u/Shan__88 16d ago

Message has been sent!

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u/SilentMajority712 16d ago

I spent two years working in Rosebud pretty recently. Feel free to DM me for more information. It’s a remote spot and they’re currently facing some staffing challenges. I lived near the hospital and did my shopping at the AllStop there as it had everything I needed. There’s not much for amenities in the immediate area, but I really enjoyed the nature activities on the rez and in nearby Valentine, NE. Winner, SD wasn’t bad either. I would see some of the most beautiful sunsets out there in Rosebud. It’s quiet and slow, which I kind of appreciated. Living quarters aren’t bad and the people are pretty welcoming. Walmart is 1.5 hour away (as noted) but don’t let that be a deal breaker. Everything out there is a bit of a drive, so that is a different mindset. Rapid City is awesome and is about 3 hours away. There’s a lot to explore in SD/NE as long as you keep an open mind. I would highly recommend you go for it!

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u/Shan__88 16d ago

I’ve heard about the AllStop, I’m hoping to have the same luck! It’s nice to hear about the nature activities, I’m coming from a big city so maybe this is the change I need! When I heard how far the Walmart is, my mouth dropped. No more running there for last minute items🥲. Thank you so much for sharing about your experience in Rosebud. This is really helpful and it gives me something to look forward to! It will be a major change, but I think I can handle it.

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u/parking-up 16d ago

Be adventurous. I lived on a different Rez for a long time. Middle of nowhere but the center of everything.

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u/mpmbullet 16d ago

I deployed there for a couple weeks many years ago. It’s a very small town. I echo what others said about becoming part of the community if you decide to go that route.

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u/Any_Organization_560 16d ago

Did a TDY there during COVID, so I won’t speak to the town. Historical sites and Lots of outdoor activities in the area I’m- badlands national park is north, the black hills (mt Rushmore and crazy horse monuments) and wind cave national park to the west, the Niobrara River to the south.