Avera Health

Your future is important: Don’t ignore substance abuse

When you’re ready to seek addiction care, know that a place in your own backyard delivers one of the best patient experiences in the nation.

1 year ago

Avera McKennan Inpatient Rehab continues to evolve to meet patient needs

When you need physical rehab, a short stay and returning home are most people’s goals. This rehab unit takes pride in being a regional leader for both.

1 year ago

When to go to a free-standing emergency department — or somewhere else

Avera now offers four emergency locations citywide — but when should you go to one? Here’s your guide.

1 year ago

Avera coordinates hundreds of drivers to help employees get to work

The CEOs of Avera Health and Avera McKennan became chauffeurs for a time this week as part of a systemwide effort to help employees get to work during the winter storm.

1 year ago

What’s new in breast cancer care?

“Today, we have the capability to improve survivorship as well as increase the comfort and experience of our patients facing breast cancer.”

1 year ago

Health care leader thrives on ‘daily opportunity to positively touch someone’s life’

This week’s Up-and-Comer is Sarah Kappel, director of patient care services at Avera Specialty Hospital.

1 year ago

Avera offers look inside new east-side medical center

A new three-story medical center is designed to enhance Avera Health’s services on the growing east side, including a new emergency department.

1 year ago

Avera offers care after 5 p.m. for sprains, pains, illnesses

Hopefully you’ve avoid all the illnesses going around — but when you need it, this urgent care offers more options than you might think.

1 year ago

Avera medical oncologist leads promising effort to treat lung cancer

A three-drug combination tested in some Avera patients in a trial involving an Avera oncologist is showing promise in treating advanced lung cancer.

1 year ago

Use your health flex dollars before it’s too late

Time to use it or lose it! If you have a flexible spending account for health care, you might be surprised at all the ways you can apply your dollars before the end of the year.

1 year ago

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