Avera Sacred Heart Public Relations Department
The Public Relations Department develops and distributes information for and about the divisions of Avera Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart Public Relations Department in advance of the interview. Please call (605) 668-8326 to schedule on-site media visits or to request help in setting up interviews with medical center sources.
Reporters may call (605) 668-8326 during non-business hours and leave a message. In an emergency, they may contact the administrator on-call through the hospital’s switchboard at (605) 668-8000.
Recent News and Visiting Hours Articles
September 1, 2010
Simply d'Vine Wine Tasting Event
Wine Tasting ~ Live Music ~ Silent Auction ~ Locally Brewed Craft Beers
August 25, 2010
Hospice and Volunteering
As an integral part of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital's Home Care Program, it's important to recognize the powerful work of hospice care.
August 18, 2010
What is Urinary Incontinence and Treatment Options?
Urinary incontinence, or involuntary loss of bladder control, isn't something that just happens to older patients. In fact, the condition affects men and women alike, young and old.
August 18, 2010
Hearing Aid Forum August 25, 2010
Please join Audiologist Matthew Rumsey, AuD., CCC-A, Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in the Avera Professional Pavilion as he presents advances in wireless hearing aid technology
August 10, 2010
Packing School Lunches
With school starting, many parents are concerned about keeping their kids healthy throughout the school year. Being aware and active in your child's food choices will play a big part in keeping your child healthy and happy.
August 9, 2010
Meditation: It's Not What You Think
The Avera Center for MindBodySpirit will be offering an introduction to meditation entitled, Meditation: It's Not What You Think from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 in the Avera Professional Office Pavilion Conference Rooms 1 and 2. Medical Director Michael McVay, MD, will be the faculty presenting at the introduction.
August 3, 2010
Laboratory Receives Accreditation From College of American Pathologists
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Laboratory, Yankton, South Dakota, has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent onsite inspection.
August 3, 2010
Healthy Sleep is Key for Back-to-School Success
National Sleep Foundation and Avera Sacred Heart Sleep Diagnostics Lab urge parents and kids to make sleep a priority during the school year and offer tips for back-to-school sleep schedules.
July 26, 2010
Is Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?
The barrier to a perfect golf swing could lie in your big toe, your heel or on the ball of your foot. These are the three areas of your feet most likely to cause pain that can ruin your golf swing.
July 20, 2010
A Loved One has Cancer - What Can I do for them?
While discussing the different acts of kindness that our survivors experienced, the one thing that speaks loudest is that kindness can work wonders for those in need. Please consider some of the tips from our local survivors that someone bestowed upon them while they were going through treatments.