Finding Us: This emergency department is located inside Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital on 1st Street NE between Slocum and Dunham Avenues. Follow the signs for the emergency entrance on the west side of the building.
If you or someone else is having a medical emergency, please call 911 right away.
Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital Emergency serves residents in and around Wessington Springs, 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 admission to our hospital, which is a Level V Trauma 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 to help you when you or a loved one is facing:
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Head injuries
- Heart attack and cardiac arrest
- Poisoning
- Puncture wounds
- Serious burns
- Severe breathing problems
- Stroke
- Uncontrollable bleeding
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 bay. Those not arriving by ambulance may follow the signage and look for the designated entrance on the west side of the hospital.
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 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 is available for staff to order for patients visiting the emergency room. Experts conduct comfortable and quick imaging, so you receive an accurate diagnosis which will determine the right treatment for your health.
Department of Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital
