Health Care

New Avera operating rooms offer state-of-the-art equipment, technology

“This would rival almost any OR in the country.” Come with us for a look inside Avera’s new state-of-the-art operating rooms.

7 years ago

DSU students help others breathe easy, one patient at a time

It’s an education that leads to a lifetime of helping others do what most of us take for granted: breathe. Take a closer look at DSU’s respiratory care program — the only one of its kind in the state.

7 years ago

Why social needs are part of the mix in health insurance

“Once people realize they are on the phone with a real person from their health insurance company who cares and wants to help, they are surprised but also open.” With this approach to health insurance, the goal is keeping patients healthy by looking at the unique factors that influence each individual.

7 years ago

Close to the heart: How ‘the people’ brought new heart surgeon to Sioux Falls

There aren’t many surgeons who do what Dr. Octavio Pajaro does — and he wasn’t looking to move. The people of Sioux Falls and Sanford Health changed his mind.

7 years ago

Sanford names new head of health plan

An Illinois health care executive has joined Sanford Health as the new president of Sanford Health Plan.

7 years ago

From Great Shots to ‘The Sanford Mile,’ Sanford Sports Complex enters new phase of growth

“The momentum is just fantastic.” With Great Shots under construction, Fleet Farm filling up and plenty of other activity, the Sanford Sports Complex is planning for more.

7 years ago

Meeting patients in their neighborhoods joins care with convenience

“When patients recognize the people who greet them at the front desk and know where everything is in their local clinic, they are more at ease.” It’s a modern mind-set that has led Avera to locate many services close to where you live.

7 years ago

From Avera Academy to Miss America, Krebs’ new roles help develop young people

“I love rolling out a project from the ground up.” Now, Shantel Krebs has two. We talked Avera Academy, Miss America and life after politics.

7 years ago

Sanford acquires equity stake in Costa Rica health care company

Sanford Health has acquired a minority equity stake in a health care company in Costa Rica.

7 years ago

Avera researcher named to federal research advisory council

An Avera researcher has become the first South Dakotan to be named to a board that works to advise the federal government on research regulations and topics associated with the protection of human subjects.

7 years ago

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