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Avera Reveals 2025’s Most Popular Baby Names

Avera has announced its top baby names for 2025. Over 6,200 babies made their arrival at Avera birthing locations this year. Can you guess this year’s most popular names?

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What You Need to Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder

As colder weather sets in and days are shorter, you may feel the impact of seasonal affective disorder. Learn about symptoms to watch for and steps to improve your mood.

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How to Navigate the Impending Frigid Temperatures

Winter is officially here and with that comes a drop in temperatures. Learn how to protect yourself and stay safe in the frigid weather ahead.

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Avera is comprised of more than 300 locations in 100 communities across the Upper Midwest. Offering care and coverage, our services range from primary and specialty care clinics to hospitals, long-term care, home care, hospice, sports and fitness, health insurance and more. More than 1,200 medical providers share their expertise in 60+ specialties, moving health forward through innovative solutions.

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Avera Raises Awareness for Heart Health

February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to think about their own heart health. Prevention begins at your yearly checkup with your primary care provider.

February 9, 2026
Avera Expands Acute Care for All Day Walk-In Care

Avera recently expanded Acute Care hours at its Marion Road location in Sioux Falls, SD, to offer all-day walk-in care.

January 19, 2026
Avera Opens Pavilion 2, New Home of Digestive Health

Avera has opened Pavilion 2, a medical office building at the Avera on Louise Health Campus in Sioux Falls. The three-story Pavilion 2 is home to the specialty of gastroenterology.

January 8, 2026
Hawarden Regional Healthcare Affiliates With Avera

Hawarden Regional Healthcare enters into a Partner in Health agreement with Avera effective Jan. 1, 2026. Hawarden Regional Healthcare will remain owned by the city of Hawarden.

January 2, 2026
Avera Foundation Earns Seventh High Performer Designation

For the seventh consecutive year, Avera Foundation has been recognized as a High Performer for 2025 by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.

December 30, 2025

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Living and Thriving with Heart Failure

It’s estimated that nearly 7 million Americans are living with heart failure, a chronic condition that buts them at a higher risk for a cardiac event or hospitalization. For that reason, the Avera Heart Hospital has continued to grow its heart failure clinic and look for newer treatments and therapies for these vulnerable patients.

February 16, 2026
What to Expect at a Skin Exam With Your Dermatologist

Dermatologists diagnose and treat problems you might have with your skin. As part of that, you can schedule a skin exam with your doctor to check for any signs of cancer.

February 12, 2026
Orthopedic Outreach: Collaborating Care and Empowering Rural Communities

Living in the Midwest can mean living rural and potentially farther away from health care. In an effort to provide quality care closer to home, Avera offers outreach in several specialties.

February 9, 2026
What’s in That Can? A Deep Dive into Teen Beverage Nutrition

In order to get a quick meal into their busy daily schedules, more and more teens are looking to drink their meals and take it on the go. But could they be missing out on critical nutrition?

February 5, 2026
How Yearly Mammograms Led to Aberdeen Woman’s Earlier Diagnosis

Unless a woman has a family history of breast cancer, they should start annual screenings for starting at age 40.

February 2, 2026