Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Avera Sacred Heart campus includes free parking options for patients and visitors on and around the hospital campus. To help you locate facilities and parking on campus, you can find signage with wayfinding details. If you have additional questions on finding us or where to park, call 605-668-8000.

Most general care areas have visiting hours of 6 AM to 9 PM. For inquires about specific area visiting hours, call 605-668-8000.

• Some areas have limits on the number of visitors and hours.
• Minors and dependent adults must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.
• We may restrict visitors, temporarily close buildings and adjust hours to protect the safety of patients and staff.

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Whether you suffer from aches, breaks, tears or dislocations, visit the orthopedic and spine experts at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and Avera Medical Group Podiatry in Yankton, SD. We offer care customized for bone, muscle and joint pain.

Experienced specialists here address knee, back (upper and lower spine), foot and ankle conditions. Locally, we provide innovative treatments and minimally invasive options including robotic-assisted surgeries. Some of this technology includes:

• O-arm™ Surgical Imaging System provides 2D and 3D imaging to guide surgery.
• The ProAxis® Spinal Surgery Table is an advanced operating table designed for the unique needs of spine surgery.
• The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution simplifies knee replacement surgery by providing key insights for precise implant selection and positioning.
• The Hana® high-tech fracture table helps surgeons perform direct anterior total hip replacement.

Local and visiting surgeons provide a wide range of surgical services at our hospital. Fellowship-trained surgeons treat various conditions with advanced technology and the latest surgical approaches with the help of other skilled clinicians. This team helps patients who need these and many other procedures:

• Orthopedic surgery including spinal surgery joint replacements
• Surgery for foot, ankle and podiatry-related conditions
• Appendix and gallbladder removal
• Colon cancer surgery
• Hernia repairs
• Hemorrhoids (conservative and surgical treatment)
• Pilonidal cyst treatments and surgery
• Screening exams, like colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Skin cancer surgery
• Venous access port placement for IV therapy

When you are scheduled for surgery, you will receive a call beforehand to go over important details about your time of arrival, medical history, medication, health insurance and special instructions. Be sure to follow provider recommendations before and after surgery to ensure the best possible outcome.

We offer innovative imaging technology: CT scans and X-rays are available for clinical staff to order around the clock for patients making scheduled, urgent care or emergency visits. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you receive accurate diagnosis which will determine the right treatment for your health.

Location: 1st floor of the main hospital

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital offers 3D mammograms, an important health screening for women ages 40 and older. Request an appointment at this location or call 605-668-8150.

Location: 1st floor of the main hospital imaging center

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.

Location: 1st floor of the main hospital

This location also offers Avera Lab Direct Access Testing, which lets you quickly and confidentially order a variety of tests without a doctor’s order. These tests help you monitor ongoing risks — such as complete blood count, glucose, lipids or hemoglobin — but shouldn’t be a replacement for the personalized care of your primary care provider.

Location: Main floor of the hospital. When visiting for an Avera Lab Direct Access Testing appointment, you do not need to register at the front desk.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 5 PM

The best way to know your unique risk for cardiovascular disease is with a Planet Heart screening — available for men ages 40+ and women ages 45+. Most patients get both screenings done with one appointment. Call us today to schedule your personalized appointment in Yankton.

• The $75 heart screening includes: calcium score CT, blood pressure, cholesterol and limited nutrition and tobacco cessation counseling (as needed).
• The $75 vascular screening includes: carotid artery screening, abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, lung scan and peripheral artery disease screening.
• The all-in-one, $125 screening includes everything listed for the heart and vascular screenings.

Call ahead to schedule, because you must have an appointment before coming to this screening.

605-322-6877

While you’re at Avera Sacred Heart, enjoy a meal or snack. Northern Lights Café offers hot food as well as pre-packaged options. Caribou Coffee is sold here.

Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 7 PM, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 6:30 AM – 2 PM. Vending machines with drinks and snacks are also available 24/7 near Northern Lights Cafe.

Location: 2nd floor of the main hospital

You can find a chapel and meditation space right inside the lobby of the main hospital entrance.

The hospital and emergency department are open 24/7 – including holidays. On-campus clinics typically close for major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hospital visiting hours and amenities hours will vary.