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- February 22, 2012
Avera St. Luke’s Cardiologists Share Results of Study on Savings
At a national conference in Washington, D.C., a poster display presentation based on a study by Avera St. Luke’s Hospital cardiologists showed the tremendous savings of treating heart attack patients at a hospital in a rural setting such as Aberdeen instead of having to transport them to a larger city.
Dr. Larry Sidaway, Dr. Navin Gupta and Dr. Lou Kumar, all from Avera Medical Group Cardiovascular Specialists Aberdeen, along with Karin Sidaway, designed a study to review costs and outcomes, “PCI for STEMI in a Rural Setting Without Surgical Back-Up, A Cost and Outcomes Analysis.” Dr. Sidaway attended the Cardiovascular Research Technology Annual Scientific Session sponsored by Washington Hospital Center.
- February 22, 2012
Roses...Just Because Foundation Fundraiser
The Avera foundations announce their annual hospice fundraiser, "Roses...Just Because." Purchase a dozen long stemmed roses for only $20. A selection of colors will again be available; however, we are unable to take orders for specific colors.
- February 20, 2012
Avera Marshall Foundation Baby Blanket Marathon
Area volunteers made 500 blankets and 127 hats during the Baby Hat & Blanket Marathon for the Avera Marshall Foundation. The event is in its fifth year and is supported by the Purple Iris Yarn Shop, Fabrics Plus and Southwest Sewing & Quilting Center.
- February 15, 2012
Avera Medical Group Welcomes Radiation Oncologists, Drs. Schneekloth and Schlager
- February 15, 2012
Roses...Just Because Sales Start Today in Mitchell
Avera Hospice Mitchell announces the launching of their annual fund-raiser, “Roses...Just Because,” sponsored by the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation. Individuals may purchase a dozen long stemmed roses for only $20 and help support hospice at the same time.
- February 14, 2012
Learn Healthy Living Tips at ‘Walk for Wellness’
“Walk for Wellness” invites participants to use the controlled environment of Lakewood Mall for a regular walking program. A one-mile course has been measured out at the mall. Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and Lakewood Mall are co-sponsors of this program. Free monthly educational programs by health care professionals from Avera St. Luke’s are offered on the third Thursday evening of each month. For more information, call (605) 622-5533.
- February 1, 2012
Aberdeen Area Parkinson Support Group to Meet
Aberdeen Area Parkinson Support Group, led by Shauna Klipfel, director of Avera St. Luke’s Speech Therapy, will meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in Aberdeen at Presentation College, 1500 N. Main St., The group will meet in the Sister Edmund Walsh Room in the main Presentation College building; use door 25 on the north side.
- February 1, 2012
Confused about what to eat, and how much? Start with your plate!
Figuring out what to eat and how much is now as easy as dividing your plate into four portions.
- February 1, 2012
Weight Loss and Exercise May Improve Your Odds Against Developing Breast Cancer
If exercise and weight loss are your goals in 2012, you won’t only improve your heart health, or look better in your favorite jeans. You will improve your odds against developing breast cancer and other types of cancer.
- January 31, 2012
Avera Marshall Imaging Center Earns ACR Accreditations
Avera Marshall's Imaging Center has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound as the result of recent reviews by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The mammography program has also been continually accredited since 1988.
- January 31, 2012
Psychiatrist Joins Avera Medical Group Marshall
The Avera Medical Group in Marshall is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. William Del Monte II, Psychiatrist. He is board certified and has 20 years of experience providing psychiatric services to children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Del Monte serves those needing to use the Behavioral Health Center inpatient unit at Avera Marshall and also has an outpatient clinic practice located at 1104 E. College Drive.
- January 24, 2012
Surgeon Dr. Wade Dosch Joins Specialty Breast Surgery Practice
- January 16, 2012
Parent/Child Aquatics Classes
- January 11, 2012
‘Heart and Soul’ Event in Aberdeen Features Three-Tme Survivor
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital will kick off February, National Heart Month, by hosting inspirational speaker and three-time survivor Donna Hartley in a special “Heart and Soul” event Monday, Feb. 6, in Aberdeen at the Dakota Event Center (DEC), 720 Lamont St.
- January 11, 2012
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Among 2011 Top Performing Hospitals, According To National Healthcare Alliance
- January 11, 2012
Avera St. Luke’s Kidney Dialysis Unit Scores High in Quality
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital’s Kidney Dialysis Unit scored a perfect score in meeting quality standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through its Quality Incentive Program.
- January 4, 2012
Breast Surgeon Dr. Julie Reiland joins Avera Medical Group
- January 4, 2012
Developmental Milestones: How You Can Help Your Child at Each Stage of
- January 3, 2012
Meet the 2012 New Year’s Baby
- January 2, 2012
New Year’s Baby Born At 7:31 a.m.
