Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is a widely recognized regional health care facility serving southeast South Dakota and northeast Nebraska.

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We appreciate the generosity of Backroad Bar-B-Q for their support of the "Building Hope Here" campaign, which is raisin...
07/21/2025

We appreciate the generosity of Backroad Bar-B-Q for their support of the "Building Hope Here" campaign, which is raising funds for the new Avera Cancer Institute location on the Avera Fox Run Health Campus. What a fun - and delicious - opportunity to help build a one-stop home for comprehensive cancer services in Yankton! And we continue to be grateful to First Dakota National Bank of Yankton, which has offered $500,000 in matching funds for community fundraising. Money raised at Backroad Bar-B-Q will count toward that generous gift!

Lowering your cancer risk starts with small changes to your daily routine, including your activity and diet. Learn the a...
07/18/2025

Lowering your cancer risk starts with small changes to your daily routine, including your activity and diet. Learn the adjustments you can make to reduce your risk by signing up for our email journey featuring cancer-fighting foods, tasty recipes, screening guidelines and more. Get started today at https://heyor.ca/jziMeS.

Steve Epping is grateful for every day after his lung cancer was caught early. Doctors found a small tumor just one year...
07/17/2025

Steve Epping is grateful for every day after his lung cancer was caught early. Doctors found a small tumor just one year after his first annual lung screening came back clear. Because of this early detection, Steve is now cancer-free. Learn why screenings like these are crucial for beating the disease and the advice Steve has for others in this week's Avera Medical Minute at https://heyor.ca/Lk6iUr.

Cancer screening guidelines help women take control of their health by making sure they're taking the right tests at the...
07/16/2025

Cancer screening guidelines help women take control of their health by making sure they're taking the right tests at the right time. This early detection can save the life of you or a loved one. Learn which screenings you should talk to your provider about at https://heyor.ca/d38Wnv.

07/16/2025

We're grateful to Gov. Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Social Services for awarding $3.8 million in state general funds to construct a new 18-bed facility that will be used to serve women, including pregnant mothers and mothers with children, participating in residential substance use disorder (SUD) therapy. It will be located on the property now occupied by the vacant Star-Lite Inn across from the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital campus.
We're looking forward to sharing more and celebrating this announcement with the community at a later date. More to come!

Feeling guilty about calling in sick? You're not the only one. While a strong work ethic is admirable, so is protecting ...
07/16/2025

Feeling guilty about calling in sick? You're not the only one. While a strong work ethic is admirable, so is protecting your coworkers from unwanted germs. Learn when it's okay to stay home and when you're safe to tough it out at https://heyor.ca/D94Mhk.

We are spreading the word that healing starts with full stomachs. 🍎 This week, Avera's Wellness Pantry program expanded ...
07/11/2025

We are spreading the word that healing starts with full stomachs. 🍎 This week, Avera's Wellness Pantry program expanded into several more clinics and appeared on the cover of this month's MED Magazine. The program provides local families with emergency food bags to help fight food insecurity in Parkston and Sioux Falls, SD.In collaboration with Feeding South Dakota, Avera Research Institute and Avera's Community Partnerships program, the pantries are funded by grant dollars from the federal Healthy Start grant to improve maternal and infant health.

You'll be a big winner with this herbed roast chicken dinner! 🍗 This simple and savory recipe brings a boost of flavor w...
07/11/2025

You'll be a big winner with this herbed roast chicken dinner! 🍗 This simple and savory recipe brings a boost of flavor with just a few fresh ingredients at https://heyor.ca/i1NjTt.

Greg Horn has a grip on his carpal tunnel syndrome just two weeks after surgery. 🖐️ He's back to hands-on work after doc...
07/10/2025

Greg Horn has a grip on his carpal tunnel syndrome just two weeks after surgery. 🖐️ He's back to hands-on work after doctors found a treatment option that was perfect for him. Learn how personalized treatments are helping carpal tunnel sufferers bounce back faster than ever in this week's Avera Medical Minute at https://heyor.ca/huFyr9.

When most people add a little green to their diet, it usually means a salad, but adding herbs to your meals can boost th...
07/09/2025

When most people add a little green to their diet, it usually means a salad, but adding herbs to your meals can boost the flavor and health benefits.
🌱 Sage can improve your mood and memory.
🌱 Oregano can support healthy cholesterol levels.
🌱 Parsley can help protect against cancer and heart disease.
Learn the herbal options that can help your health and how to incorporate them into your menu at https://heyor.ca/JBppPN.

Beating the heat and preventing injury is essential to keeping up with summer fun. ☀️ Milissa Podoll, the Trauma Coordin...
07/08/2025

Beating the heat and preventing injury is essential to keeping up with summer fun. ☀️ Milissa Podoll, the Trauma Coordinator at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD, shares tips for staying safe during a day in the sun and avoiding a trip to the ER at https://heyor.ca/ydsGwx.

Independence Day or Fourth of July? Congress originally called the holiday "Fourth of July," not Independence Day. That ...
07/04/2025

Independence Day or Fourth of July?
Congress originally called the holiday "Fourth of July," not Independence Day. That name stuck even though the U.S. actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776. We celebrate on the 4th because that's when the Declaration was ratified. No matter what you call it, take a moment to honor those who gave their life or put their life on the line to protect our freedom. Happy Independence Day!

When Pat Lloyd faced the final chapter of her husband Craig's life, she turned to hospice care for comfort and guidance....
07/03/2025

When Pat Lloyd faced the final chapter of her husband Craig's life, she turned to hospice care for comfort and guidance. With the help of a compassionate team, she and her family were able to focus on meaningful moments. Learn how hospice care helped bring dignity and support during a difficult time in this week's Avera Medical Minute at https://heyor.ca/3aMc0E.

Cravings don't have to deter your nutrition goals. With the right tools, you can stay on track and still enjoy what you ...
07/02/2025

Cravings don't have to deter your nutrition goals. With the right tools, you can stay on track and still enjoy what you eat. Learn simple ways to curb those snack attacks and fuel your body with what it needs at https://heyor.ca/m6qk5n.

Summer may be far from over, but it may be time to kick-start your child's training for fall sports. Derek Ferley, Direc...
07/01/2025

Summer may be far from over, but it may be time to kick-start your child's training for fall sports. Derek Ferley, Director of Sports Science and Research at the Avera Human Performance Center, shares when is the right age to start sports training and how parents can get involved at https://heyor.ca/7qiaQ6.

Why should you choose a wound center? Our multidisciplinary approach to wound care is aggressive and comprehensive. For ...
06/29/2025

Why should you choose a wound center? Our multidisciplinary approach to wound care is aggressive and comprehensive. For patients, that means longer-lasting results, decreased amputation rates and increased mobility. For more information about what our amazing team of caregivers can do to help heal your wound, call the Avera Sacred Heart Wound Care and Hyperbaric Treatment Center at (605) 655-1710.

We are very grateful to the family of Bryson Andrus - Twyla Andrus, Ciara Lammers, Rylie Andrus, John Andrus and Karen A...
06/27/2025

We are very grateful to the family of Bryson Andrus - Twyla Andrus, Ciara Lammers, Rylie Andrus, John Andrus and Karen Andrus - for donating 80 Hot Wheels cars to the emergency department at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in his memory. These will be given to young children who visit the emergency department and other areas of the hospital. Bryson was an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force and died in 2024 as a result of a tragic accident. He loved muscle cars and car restoration. We are deeply moved by this beautiful way of honoring his memory, which will provide joy to children who may be facing stressful situations.

June is Men's Health Month, and it serves as a reminder that prevention starts with action. If you or a man you love has...
06/10/2025

June is Men's Health Month, and it serves as a reminder that prevention starts with action. If you or a man you love has been putting off important cancer screenings, now's the time to get them scheduled. Dr. Mary Lee Villanueva, a local oncologist with the Avera Cancer Institute, shares why early detection matters more than ever at https://heyor.ca/eeAJBl.

Victoria Hanson was officially commissioned as the Regional President & CEO of the Avera Sacred Heart region recently wh...
06/06/2025

Victoria Hanson was officially commissioned as the Regional President & CEO of the Avera Sacred Heart region recently while surrounded by senior Avera Health leadership in Sioux Falls.

She began her tenure as Regional President & CEO on May 3 and has been busy orienting herself to the region and the Avera system.

Thank you to the people in Yankton and the surrounding area who have provided such a warm welcome to Victoria.

With measles cases confirmed in South Dakota and surrounding states, we encourage you to understand what this highly inf...
06/05/2025

With measles cases confirmed in South Dakota and surrounding states, we encourage you to understand what this highly infectious disease can mean for you and your loved ones:
• People who are not vaccinated are at highest risk of contracting measles.
• If someone has a known exposure to measles, or is experiencing any of the symptoms, please call the clinic or the ER and inform us before coming in so we can work with you to avoid exposing other patients and visitors.
Many of the common questions we receive about measles are answered at the link. Knowledge is power. Thank you for taking the time to educate yourself about this growing concern.

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. More than 1.3 mill...
05/26/2025

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. More than 1.3 million Americans paid the ultimate price to ensure that we can continue to pursue our unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We honor their memory with deep gratitude this Memorial Day.

This week, we are honoring all employees providing hope and healing in our hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities...
05/12/2025

This week, we are honoring all employees providing hope and healing in our hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and all departments across Avera. Whether you provide direct patient care or serve in a supportive role, you contribute to the excellent care offered here. Thank you for being the heart, hands and feet of our mission. You are worth celebrating every day!

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