Healthy Living

At Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center we believe in a holistic approach, meaning we are Caring for the Body, Caring for the Mind and Caring for the Spirit.

We offer a number of classes, events and services all designed to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. At our facilities, you will find dedicated professionals who are here to help you meet your health goals, from losing weight or increasing physical activity to helping your family eat right and preventing and managing disease.

• St. Isidore Centennial Garden
  Avera employees get their own 8-by-20-foot space, free of charge, to plant fruit or vegetables
• Nutritional Living
  View nutrition facts, recipes and tips to improve your diet & health
• Fitness Information
  Tips for fitness and injury prevention as well as information about our fitness facilities and programs
• Quit Tobacco
  See how smoking and tobacco use affect your health and learn about the South Dakota QuitLine
• Managing Stress
  Learn about causes, effects and symptoms of stress and how to relax effectively
• 55+ Health
  See information about our senior outreach services and learn about Alzheimer's Disease and tips to improve your memory

You can learn about times, dates and locations for classes and events related to healthy living by using our Online Calendar.