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
November 19, 2008
National Home Care Month
In recognizing National Home Care month, this is a great opportunity to recognize all the homemakers and nurses who consistently provide quality care for those who are most in need. This is a special group of health care professionals and they should be thanked for the thoughtful and compassionate care they offer.
November 18, 2008
Great American Smokeout - A Great Time To Quit Smoking
This year’s American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout® is tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 20). Even if that may be too soon, it could be a perfect day to set a quit date and stick to it. Several programs are available to help you quit – starting with the American Cancer Society, the South Dakota Quitline and Nebraska Quits.
November 18, 2008
Chris Beltz, ASHH Radiologic Technologist, Earns MRI Certification
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital radiologic technologist Chris Beltz recently passed his Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification exam. Chris is now a registered MRI technologist certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
November 12, 2008
National Home Care Month
November is a special month, not only because of Thanksgiving, but also because - for health care providers - it is National Home Care Month. This year’s theme is “Preserving Health Independence and Freedom.”
November 5, 2008
Avera Sister James Care Center Christmas Craft And Bake Sale
Avera Sister James Care Center will be hosting an Eden Christmas Craft and Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 in the Gathering Place at Avera Majestic Bluffs. There will be a variety of canned and baked goods, and craft items for early Christmas gifts.
November 4, 2008
November is American Diabetes Month
It is the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation, yet nearly 25 percent of people who have it don’t even know it. This November, during American Diabetes Month, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is asking “Why should you care about diabetes?”
November 3, 2008
Diabetes Lunch and Learn Slated For Nov. 6
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital will be hosting a “To Be Well...” educational forum on diabetes from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 in the Avera Professional Office Pavilion & Education Center.
October 28, 2008
Healthy Halloween
Halloween means bags filled with sugary, sticky, chocolate candy. This can be frightening for many parents who worry about their kids eating habits, but it can also be an opportunity to teach kids about healthy eating. Here are some tips from the Hy-Vee dietitians and the American Dietetic Association to help fit those treats into your child’s healthy diet.
October 21, 2008
National Hospital Pharmacy Week
The Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Pharmacy is celebrating National Hospital Pharmacy Week.
The purpose of this campaign is to not only highlight the work that pharmacists do but also to improve patient safety and to help you and your health care provider reconcile the various medications you may be taking – prescribed, over-the-counter (OTC) or herbal.
October 7, 2008
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Cancer Society (ACS) believes that one in eight women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This makes breast cancer the second most common form of cancer diagnosed in women each year (skin cancer is first) and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among women (lung cancer is first).