Emergency Department

We are open 24 hours a day...everyday

If you or a loved one needs immediate medical assistance, the Avera St. Benedict Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day - everyday - to take care of your big and small emergencies. The Emergency Department is always ready for you and staffed by an emergency physician and an experienced staff.

The Avera St. Benedict Emergency Department provides 24-hour, daily physician coverage for patients who have experienced an injury or facing a life-threatening situation.

The department has six treatment rooms and the staff is highly qualified and trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

The Emergency Department offers Level III emergency care consisting of:

• 24-Hour Coverage

• Advanced Life Transport

• Fixed wing and helicopter transport as needed to area hospitals.

• Easy access and rapid response by a specially trained team.

Avera eICU Care

Avera Health believes the absolute best ICU technology should be available to hospital patients throughout the region. This new eICU brings the latest in telemedicine and ICU care to Avera St. Benedict Health Center by connecting critical care experts to our patients in the ICU.  Learn more about Avera eICU Care.