More than a century has passed since the light of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital began to shine on Yankton when the Benedictine Sisters began to provide care and compassion to the sick - first opening their doors in 1897. Today our light casts a healing glow over 120,000 residents in southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska and now illuminates a state-of-the-art center of care, ever expanding to meet the changing needs of this region. And yet...it is still the same simple light of healing that has always guided our mission ... to reach out to those who are hurting.
Recent News and Visiting Hours Articles
November 19, 2008
National Home Care Month
In recognizing National Home Care month, this is a great opportunity to recognize all the homemakers and nurses who consistently provide quality care for those who are most in need. This is a special group of health care professionals and they should be thanked for the thoughtful and compassionate care they offer.
November 18, 2008
Great American Smokeout - A Great Time To Quit Smoking
This year’s American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout® is tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 20). Even if that may be too soon, it could be a perfect day to set a quit date and stick to it. Several programs are available to help you quit – starting with the American Cancer Society, the South Dakota Quitline and Nebraska Quits.
November 18, 2008
Chris Beltz, ASHH Radiologic Technologist, Earns MRI Certification
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital radiologic technologist Chris Beltz recently passed his Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification exam. Chris is now a registered MRI technologist certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.