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Why Choose the Avera Heart Hospital

Patient Satisfaction

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Readmission

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What Sets Us Apart

You want the best for your heart, and so do we. We are a nationally-recognized center for cardiovascular care. The region's first Accredited Chest Pain Center. A national leader in cardiovascular care. It's about advanced technology for better outcomes. Learn why the Avera Heart Hospital is your best choice for heart care.

50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® Winner 2011 (Thomson Reuters)
100 Top Hospitals®: Cardiovascular Winner (Thomson Reuters) - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Accredited Chest Pain Center since 2003
Top 3% in the nation - Patient Experience
Top 5% in the nation - Heart Attack Mortality Rate
3.5 times better survivability of in-hospital cardiac arrest than national average
* when compared with data from American Heart Association statistics
Assisted in the placement of over 1000 public access defibrillators in the region

Additional sources: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

One Easy Choice. The Best Place for Your Heart

Patient Focused Care

Avera Heart Hospital practices a care model unique to South Dakota called Patient-Focused Care.

It is an entire philosophy of patient care combined with hospital design.

It improves patient safety by focusing on faster and more efficient treatment. The Patient-Focused Care model includes:

A more consistent nursing staff to promote understanding, bondingand continuity
Each hospital room is designed for all stages of recovery, so patients will remain in the same room during their stay
Advanced infection-lowering standards, including fewer staff members in each room and less travel time between departments