Recent News
March 3, 2010
Avera McKennan Granted $2,492,032 for First-of-its-kind Cancer Treatment
Avera announced today that its tertiary care center in Sioux Falls, Avera McKennan Hospital, has received $2,492,032 in funding over two years from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to implement first-of-its-kind cancer treatment in the region.
January 28, 2010
Avera Medical Group Expands
Avera has a strong history of valuing partnerships with both independent and employed physicians. Avera Medical Group continues this tradition and provides another option for physician partnership.
January 14, 2010
Avera Bulletin - January 2010
Avera Seeks Funds for Haiti Rescue; Avera Clinic of Webster to Open Next Spring; Avera McKennan Recognized by Modern Healthcare; Sioux Center Hospital and Health Center Avera Buys Land for New Campus; Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Receives ACR Re-Accreditation
January 6, 2010
Program Helps Boost Patients' Morale
The Look Good … Feel Better program is a community-service program, developed by the American Cancer Society and offered at many facilities. The program helps boost self-esteem by providing hands-on workshops that teach cancer patients skin care and makeup application.
December 16, 2009
Health Systems Change Visitor Recommendations
Due to a decrease in H1N1 influenza activity, Avera, Regional Health and Sanford Health joined together today to announce it will return to normal visitation.
December 15, 2009
Avera Bulletin - December 2009
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!; Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates of Aberdeen Joins Avera Family; Avera Yankton Care Center Earns Recertification; Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota Named
One of Nation’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals; Avera Garners Grant; Avera Quality Recognition Program Nomination Materials Available in January
December 3, 2009
Eat Healthy During the Holidays
Overindulging during the holidays can be easy at holiday parties and gatherings where there are high-fat, high-calorie foods. However, with a little planning, it is possible to stick to healthy eating habits during the holidays.
November 18, 2009
Avera Bulletin - November 2009
Avera Marshall Purchase Final, Meditech Go-Live Accomplished; Three Avera Hospitals Garner Press Ganey Awards; Avera Brady Earns 5-Star Status; April 2010 Avera Ethics Conference Postponed; E-Mail Changing to “@avera.org”; Avera Sacred Heart Hospital School of Radiology Awarded Maximum Accreditation; Avera Worthington Specialty Clinics Largest Clinic Go-Live to Date;Avera Nurses Celebrated at Seventh Avera Nursing Conference; Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Honored For Workplace Safety; Avera St. Luke’s FastCare® Links to Britton, Groton
November 5, 2009
Make a Specific Plan to Quit Smoking
If you smoke, one of the best ways to improve your cardiovascular health is to quit smoking. But any former smoker can tell you, quitting a tobacco habit is not easy. Planning ahead can go a long way toward a lasting commitment to smoking cessation.
November 5, 2009
Avoid Smoking Triggers to Achieve Success
Sometimes a former smoker's daily routine can offer many temptations to start smoking again. Understanding what triggers you to smoke can help you resist the urge.
