Finding Us: The entrance to our emergency department is near 3rd Avenue SE and Penn Street at door 1, where you can find emergency parking right outside the entrance. Free parking is also available in nearby lots.
If you or someone else is having a medical emergency, please call 911 right away. Avera St. Luke’s Emergency serves residents throughout Aberdeen, SD. Residency-trained physicians staff our department 24/7, and we offer the same expertise and advanced technology as other large-scale hospital emergency departments.
Avera St. Luke’s is designated as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. This means the hospital has 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians and swiftly makes general surgeons and anesthesiologists available. It also offers the only 24/7 heart care in Aberdeen.
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 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.
Patient-Focused Care
Our emergency department was designed with our patients in mind. If you arrive by ambulance, you are unloaded in our ambulance garage before entering the facility. This prevents exposure to the weather and helps protect your privacy.
Our team will ensure you’re stabilized and cared for in a private room to further preserve your dignity. This flow of patient rooms also allows staff efficiency in serving patients and in team communication.
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.
Radiology & Imaging
We offer innovative imaging technology; CT scans and X-rays are available for clinical staff to order around the clock for emergency room patients. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you receive accurate diagnosis which will determine the right treatment for your health.
Department of Avera St. Luke’s Hospital
