Avera Marshall News
We invite you to browse our news page to learn about recent happenings at Avera Marshall.
Community Relations Department
The Community Relations Department develops and distributes information for and about the divisions of Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center and acts as official spokesperson on behalf of the facility.
Reporters and photographers wanting to cover stories about any of our divisions including interviews with medical personnel and patients, are asked to contact Avera Marshall's Community Relations department in advance of the interview. Please call (507) 537-9169 to schedule on-site media visits or to request help in setting up interviews with medical center sources.
Recent News
March 16, 2010
Baby Fair
Come to the sixth annual baby fair hosted by Avera Marshall and ACMC. Open to everyone, especially those who are expecting, planning a pregnancy or recently had a baby. Come and see everything your local health care providers have to offer in obstetrical and newborn care. Meet the experts, tour the obstetrics/maternity unit and Avera Marshall Specialty Clinic and register for great prizes. The first 150 people receive a free diaper bag.
March 4, 2010
Brain Injury Basics Presentation
Learn about mild brain injury/concussion, prevention and community resources for individuals with brain injury. Dr. John Kemp, Avera Marshall orthopedics and sports medicine specialist, and Katie Huwe, Big Stone Therapies speech-language pathologist, will speak at a workshop on Monday, March 8, 2010.
March 3, 2010
Concussions in Amateur Sports
January 28, 2010
Rehab Services Open House
Join us for a Community Open House on Thursday, January 21, 2010, 3-7 p.m., at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center.
Learn more about speech, physical and occupational therapy. FREE speech and swallowing screenings. Meet the therapists. Take a tour. Enjoy refreshments. Register to win door prizes.
January 28, 2010
Baby Hat & Blanket Marathon Kick-Off
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, the Purple Iris Yarn Shop and Fabrics Plus are holding their third annual Baby Hat and Blanket Marathon. The Avera Marshall Foundation purchases supplies and challenges area crafters to make as many blankets and hats as they can in a five-week period.
January 20, 2010
First Baby of 2010
The start of a new year is just days away! And with the beginning of 2010, Avera Marshall looks forward to the tradition of welcoming the first baby of the new year. Each year generous Marshall businesses contribute gifts to be included in a gift basket for the parents of the first baby -- everything from baby care items to gift cards good for merchandise and services at local businesses.
November 2, 2009
Avera Marshall Purchased by Avera
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center is Purchased by Avera
The city of Marshall has sold the medical center to Avera in Sioux Falls. The $38.5M acquisition became formal on November 2, 2009.
July 29, 2009
Avera Marshall Partners with Big Stone Therapies
In the spirit of community collaboration and service excellence, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center will begin a partnership arrangement with Big Stone Therapies, Inc. to provide management of rehabilitation services. Avera Marshall is a full service hospital and long term care facility, and Big Stone Therapies, Inc. is a company specializing in rehab services.
March 23, 2009
Third Patient Safety Award for Avera Marshall
Avera Marshall has earned a Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) Patient Safety Excellence Award for its work on preventing retained objects in labor and delivery through the SAFE COUNT initiative.
Because patient safety is a top priority, Avera Marshall joined MHA's SAFE COUNT initiative, where Minnesota teams are working collectively to prevent objects such as sponges from being retained in patients after giving birth. The MHA Patient Safety Excellence Award is given to facilities that have achieved more than 90 percent of the recommended actions.
January 21, 2009
City Approves Sale of Medical Center to Avera
The city of Marshall is selling the medical center to Avera in Sioux Falls. The city council voted unanimously in favor of the sale at their board meeting on January 27, 2009. The acquisition formally takes place on November 1, 2009.
