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Celebrating Life After Overcoming Cancer

National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of June. Avera hosted its own local event. It’s a day to honor cancer survivors who have gone through their own journey and celebrate all they have accomplished.

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New Sioux Falls School District Mental Health Program

A collaboration between Avera Behavioral Health, the Sioux Falls School District and Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is making sure that school aged kids are getting the help they need thanks to a pilot program called Rooted in Schools.

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Inside KELOLAND: Summer Health, Reading, CBS Shoots

School is out for the summer and it’s the perfect time to make sure your child is up to date on vaccinations and their annual physical. Plus, an Avera pediatrician shares information on common summer injuries in this segment.

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Avera Transitions to Epic Electronic Health Record

Avera and Avera Health Plans are converting to a new electronic health record system through Epic. Avera patients and members will have a more robust portal known as Avera MyChart.

May 30, 2026
May is National Stroke Awareness Month

To remember signs of a stroke, think BE FAST: B: Sudden Balance lost, E: Sudden Eyesight loss, F: Face drooping, A: Arm weakness, S: Speech difficulty, T: Time to call 911

May 13, 2026
Celebrating You Week at Avera 2026

Avera celebrates all employees at its 315 sites of care. This week includes observances of National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week and National Skilled Nursing Care Week.

May 6, 2026
Avera Cancer Institute Will Be Located Within Ness Family Center to Honor Lead Gift

The new Avera Cancer Institute location in Yankton will be housed within the Ness Family Center to honor the generosity of Larry and Diane Ness.

May 4, 2026
School-Based Mental Health Pilot Sees Early Success

A mental health pilot program in five Sioux Falls schools has served more than 125 students. The program is administered by Avera Behavioral Health, in partnership with the Sioux Falls School District.

May 4, 2026

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Understanding Low Testosterone: Symptoms and Solutions

Low testosterone is a condition that impacts millions of Americans and doctors are more than willing to help patients navigate symptoms and correct.

July 9, 2026
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: Solution for Phantom Limb Pain

For many years, phantom pain was something amputees were forced to suffer through, but thanks to a new surgery, a chance at relief is becoming more possible.

July 6, 2026
Stay Safe This Summer: Essential Tips to Avoid ER Visits

Summer vacation is full of places to go and people to see, but the one place you’d prefer not to visit is the local emergency room.

July 3, 2026
Regular Checkups Help Runner Catch Cancer Early

When something just feels a little off with your body, it’s easy to brush it aside. Not everything is going to be serious, but getting checked out is still the right decision.

June 29, 2026
Simple Tips for Summer Food Safety

Summer is the perfect time for a backyard BBQ or picnic in the park, but warm weather also helps bacteria multiply quickly.

June 25, 2026