Avera’s footprint reaches 100 communities across the Upper Midwest. Each of those more than 300 locations have important stories. And every week, the Medical Minute gives you a look at the work physicians are doing to make a positive impact in patients’ lives. As we kick off the New Year, we take a look back at some of those important patient stories of 2023.
Woman’s Thumb Reattached After Team Roping Mishap
Broken bones and torn ligaments are an everyday occurrence for orthopedic surgeons. But this summer, doctors were forced to think outside the box to save a team roper’s thumb.
An Inside Look at Kidney Donation and Transplant
The Medical Minute has always featured Avera patients, but sometimes, those patients are also physicians. This year, Dr. Jenna Wickersham provided us an exclusive behind the scenes look at her kidney transplant.
Food As Medicine: A Closer Look At Avera’s Produce Prescription Study
Taking care of your health doesn’t always involve a trip to the doctor, it can be as easy as choosing the right foods at the supermarket. In 2023, the Avera Research Institute launched its Food as Medicine Study.
Improving Cancer Treatment Through Clinical Trials
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing, but thanks to clinical trials through the Avera Cancer Institute, patients have more options in the fight against their disease.
30th Anniversary of First Cardiac Stent in South Dakota
In 2023 we look back at our history, to show how innovation has been at the heart of Avera’s mission.
