Health Care

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

Taking the itch out of seasonal suffering: How allergy treatments can help

She suffered from environmental allergies at a young age and knows the benefits of allergy treatments firsthand. Now, this Sanford doctor is helping others.

7 years ago

Shopko Optical opens in new location

Shopko Optical, under a new owner, is the only piece of Shopko’s business to continue operating.

7 years ago

Health insurance: A small-business recruitment tool

After pay, employees rank insurance as the top benefit that keeps them at a business. Here’s how offering the right plan can be a competitive advantage.

7 years ago

Sanford seeks employee ideas: ‘Innovation is part of our DNA’

“Innovation is just solving problems.” See how Sanford Health employees are finding new ways to provide better care, and how an innovations team is helping bring more ideas forward.

7 years ago

Be careful: Just one misplaced dig could cut lifesaving services to someone who needs it

The medical staff at this virtual Sioux Falls-based hospital save lives almost every day. But they can do so only if they can stay connected. Make sure you do your part to help.

7 years ago

Sanford planned merger with Des Moines-based health system to create ‘regional giant’

Sanford Health plans to merge with Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health, a move that would create an organization with more than 83,000 employees and more than $11 billion in annual revenue.

7 years ago

How healthier workplaces happen

“Eating healthy and exercising are employee responsibilities, but creating a healthy environment that fosters good choices is the responsibility of the employer.” Here’s some insight from Avera Heart Hospital on how to do just that.

7 years ago

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