Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital offers high quality, compassionate care for you and your family in and around O’Neill, NE. Along with affiliated primary care clinics and physicians, this facility houses a wide variety of services and access to extensive medical specialties as part of the Avera Health system. Our hospital location in north central Nebraska supports surrounding communities, including rural areas in south central South Dakota.
About
Our critical access hospital began as St. Anthony’s Hospital in 1952 and later joined Avera in 1998. The Sisters of St. Francis organized funds to grow the town’s Doctors Brown and French Hospital with strong local support. An addition was made in 1975, and in 1989, the hospital board included more community members to help develop funding for future expansion.
Our commitment to accessible, cost-effective rural health care is inspired by the traditions of the Sisters of the Presentation and Benedictine orders. Today, Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital is the fourth largest critical access hospital in Nebraska.
Patients & Visitors
- Parking spaces are available for patients and visitors in lots by the main south entrance and across the street to the west of the building.
- Most general care areas welcome visitors during the day. Please keep in mind that doors to the facility lock after 5 PM for security purposes.
- We recommend no more than two visitors at a time. Minors and dependent adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- We may restrict visitors, temporarily close and adjust hours to protect the safety of patients and staff.
- Find a quiet place for prayer or meditation in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital Chapel near N 2nd Street on the west side of the facility.
- Learn about your patient rights, responsibilities and role in safe health care.
- If you have concerns or a complaint about your care:
- Contact the department or clinic manager
- For written concerns or complaints, contact the hospital’s main phone number and ask to speak to the risk management department.
- Should you have a concern that is unresolved, you have the right to contact the Nebraska Department of Health, Health Facility Investigations, P.O. Box 94986, Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 or at 402-471-0316
Hospitality House & Transportation Services
Our Hospitality House is just north of the hospital. It is a cozy, shared space where family members of patients from out of town can stay for free in individual rooms.
Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital Transportation System can coordinate rides on weekdays to and from our hospital within the city of O’Neill, NE, and out of town as scheduled and needed. This service is open to the public as time, drivers and vehicle availability allow, with preference given to elderly and disabled persons.
To ask about the Hospitality House and to schedule rides, call 402-336-5134.
Rides Provided: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Radiology & Imaging
We offer innovative imaging technology, such as X-rays, ultrasounds, high-performance CT and MRI, which are available for clinical staff to order at the time of care. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you receive accurate diagnosis which will determine the right treatment for your health.
Location: 1st Floor
Mammograms
Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital offers digital and 3D mammography in O’Neill, NE. Mammograms are an important health screening for women ages 40 and older. Request an appointment at this location or call 402-336-2611.
Location: 2nd Floor
Laboratory
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
Avera Lab Direct Access Testing
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: 2nd Floor
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Surgery Services
When you need a procedure, your doctor and care team will schedule you for surgery at our hospital when possible. You will receive any special instructions beforehand to go over important details such as time of arrival and of surgery. Our surgeons and care team perform inpatient surgeries (patients will have a hospital stay after their procedure) as well as outpatient procedures (patients go home the same day as their surgery).
- Physicians at our family medicine clinic provide local surgical services, including arthroscopy, colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD) and c-section procedures.
- On-site and outreach surgeons provide local specialty surgical services, including appendectomy, gallbladder removal, hernia surgery and orthopedic surgery.
It is important to follow staff instructions in preparing for your surgery and recovery. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring insurance, medication and supplement information, as well as paperwork provided by your surgeon. Leave valuables at home, and if you will have anesthesia, you’ll want to arrange for a ride home.
Pain Management
This Avera outpatient pain management clinic offers a variety of care options to treat your pain and get you back to work or into therapy as quickly as possible. We help a wide range of patients, especially those facing painful conditions that require comprehensive treatment over a long period of time.
Primary care and specialty providers will refer patients to our expert pain management and anesthesiology care team. Conditions we treat include:
- Chronic and acute neck and back pain
- Radiculopathy pain (pain shooting down the legs)
- Work related injuries
- Headaches
- Myofascial pain syndromes (muscle pain)
- Joint pain in the hips, knees and shoulders
- Discogenic back pain
- Post-herpetic neuralgia
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation treatment sessions help improve the quality of life for those diagnosed with conditions affecting cardiac and pulmonary health. The care team evaluates and instructs patients on physical activity, nutrition, stress management and medication education, along with meeting other educational needs for patients. Physician referral is required.
Location: 2nd Floor
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Outreach Specialty Clinic
For an appointment to see a visiting physician, contact your primary care physician or call the Outreach Specialty Clinic scheduling office. We offer several outreach specialty services, including cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, surgery and ear, nose and throat.
Contact Us: 402-336-5122
Wound Care
Avera wound care services in O'Neill, NE, offer expert, compassionate wound care services for your entire family.
Wound Care Treatments
You have access to the latest technology and treatment measures including:
- Comprehensive debridement procedures
- Compression wrapping and garments
- Coordinated home wound care management
- Diabetic wound care and foot assessment
- Specialized dressings
- Topical medications
Car Seat Safety
Proper car seat fit and use can make all the difference. Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is the headquarters for Safe Kids North Central, which offers child seat safety checks and other support for Safe Kids.
Contact Us: 402-336-5122
Satellite Clinics in the Area
To bring family medicine closer to patients living in rural areas, Avera satellite clinics in these north central Nebraska towns connect to Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital:
