Health Care

Find COVID-19 case numbers, other updates for April here

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a broad impact on Sioux Falls-area businesses and events. This page will be updated frequently, so check back for the latest developments.

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You’re worth better cataract surgery

Cataracts are an opportunity in disguise. Really. How about not just clearing up your visioning but also restoring it to how it was 30 years ago?

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Avera, Avera McKennan named among nation’s top health systems, hospitals

Out of 324 health systems, 15 were named this week to the IBM Watson Health list of top health systems. Avera Health was one of them.

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Employers encouraged to help employees get vaccinated

Employers, it’s never been easier to help your employees get a COVID-19 vaccination. And the experts encourage you to do so.

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Health officials address misperceptions, urge South Dakotans to get vaccinated

State health officials joined leaders from Avera and Sanford Health on Tuesday afternoon to dispel misperceptions about the COVID-19 vaccination and urge people across the state to do their part in ending the pandemic.

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Sanford launches study to identify children at risk for type 1 diabetes, celiac disease

Sanford Health has launched a study to identify and predict which children may be at risk of developing type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. 

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State’s first ‘hemodialysis den’ opens for patients

Residents at Good Samaritan Society – Sioux Falls Village are the first in the state to be able to receive staff-assisted dialysis treatment without leaving home.

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Artificial intelligence helps spot diabetes risk

This is what happens when doctors and data scientists work together: A cutting-edge way to predict type 2 diabetes.

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Sanford names renowned oncologist $1M Lorraine Cross winner

A breakthrough treatment for leukemia has won this oncologist the $1 million Sanford Lorraine Cross Award.

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State plans to follow CDC recommendation, pause J&J vaccine

The state of South Dakota will temporarily pause use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

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