Finding Us: This emergency department is located on the west side of the Avera Flandreau Hospital building at East 1st Avenue and North Prairie Street. Follow the signs for the emergency entrance. Free parking is available next to the building.
If you or someone else is having a medical emergency, please call 911 right away. Avera Flandreau Hospital Emergency serves residents in and around Flandreau, SD. Physicians and staff are available 24/7, and we are equipped with technology for high-quality and safe emergency care.
If a patient requires a hospital stay, our staff will stabilize them for our admission to our hospital, which is a Level V trauma receiving center. We can also arrange for transport to higher-level care centers such as Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls.
Local Emergency and Trauma Services
Caring for Immediate Health Needs
Our emergency care team is there for you 24/7 during life’s biggest health concerns. Trust our experts at our Level V trauma receiving hospital to help you when you or a loved one is facing:
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Heart attack and cardiac arrest
- Poisoning
- Serious burns
- Severe breathing problems
- Stroke
- Puncture wounds
- Head injuries
Contact your insurance provider to learn more about what emergency services are covered.
Telemedicine Services
Avera’s emergency services are supported by telemedicine — giving you and your emergency care team immediate access to specialized personnel via two-way video, if needed for your care. These specialists act as extra eyes who assist your hands-on experts as they work swiftly to care for or stabilize you. Infectious disease services are available.
Patient-Focused Care
Our emergency department was designed with our patients in mind. Those not arriving by ambulance have a designated entrance on the west side of the building.
Our team will ensure you’re stabilized and cared for in a private area to further preserve your dignity. This flow of patient rooms also allows staff efficiency in serving patients and in team communication.
Laboratory
Same-day lab results and other diagnostic tests are available. Right inside our facility, you have access to a wide range of laboratory services that contribute to accurate diagnoses of medical conditions. Expert specialists conduct safe and reliable lab testing, helping you and your provider get the results you need to start an effective and personalized treatment plan.
Radiology & Imaging
Imaging technology, including CT, is available for staff to order for patients visiting the emergency room. MRIs are available via mobile unit. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you receive an accurate diagnosis, which will determine the right treatment for your health.
Department of Avera Flandreau Hospital
