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From the Mouths of Professionals // Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
“You name it, we’ve seen it, and we’ve fixed it,” said Dr. Denis Miller, DDS, MBA of Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. “From gunshot wounds to motorcycle accidents to fist fights.”. Thankfully for South Dakota, Dr. Miller and his partners and fellow oral surgeons Dr. Louis...
KELOLAND
Avera Careflight, the Flying ICU marks 40 years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — For four decades, Avera CareFlight has been taking critical care directly to patients across the region. What began with a single helicopter in Sioux Falls has grown into a network of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that serve thousands of patients each year. Modern Helicopters are an amazing piece of machinery. […]
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Yankton Welcomes New Neurology Clinic
On Friday, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and the Yankton Medical Clinic worked together to welcome a new Neurology Center to the Yankton Community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Victoria Hanson, President and CEO of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, says this new clinic offers a specialty which is in high demand in...
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Sioux Center providers choose to come back home
SIOUX CENTER—For several providers in Sioux Center, rural healthcare is a sweet spot, and there’s nowhere they’d rather be. Dr. Rees Beaver has been in the area for seven years, serving the community as an optometrist at Beaver Eye Care. However, Beaver is not new to Sioux Center. He grew up going to Sioux Center public schools then onto Dordt University. His graduate education and training took him to beautiful places like Chicago, Hilton Head, South Carolina and West Florida.
WausauPilot
Marshfield Medical Center sites in central WI earn heart care honors
Seven Sanford Health hospitals across South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin have been recognized by the American College of Cardiology for meeting national standards in heart attack care, according to a community announcement. Six hospitals received the ACC’s NCDR Chest Pain–MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, while a seventh...
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Avera Medical Minute: Collaborative Care Helps Mitchell Man Recover
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sometimes the road to better health is a little bumpier than expected. In those times of confusion, having a coordinated care team can help keep you on the right path to recovery. In tonight’s Avera Medical Minute, we introduce you to a Mitchell...
siouxfalls.business
Meet vascular surgeon Dr. Thekla Bacharach
This piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Dr. Thekla Bacharach is one of three fellowship-trained and board-certified surgeons at Sanford Vascular Associates and the only female vascular surgeon in South Dakota. Bacharach grew up in a family of healthcare providers and always knew she wanted to work in healthcare. “Ever...
midwestmedicaledition.com
Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik Elected President of Iowa AAP
UnityPoint Clinic proudly announces that Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, MS, pediatric infectious disease specialist, has been elected president of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), marking several historic milestones for pediatric medicine and Siouxland. Dr. Kaushik is the first pediatric specialist from Iowa to serve as president...
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North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: $600M investment coming to Minnesota hospitals
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A major healthcare merger is now official — and it could change how Minnesotans get care close to home. Minnesota-based North Memorial Health has finalized its merger with South Dakota-based Sanford Health, and representatives from North Memorial Health brought the news to the Maple Grove City Council's work session Monday night.
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Surgical Suite Technology Upgrade EnsuresSafe Procedures and Positive PatientOutcomes
Brookings, S.D. (9-21-26) — Brookings Health System recently completed a $1.3 million upgrade to all three surgical suites at Brookings Hospital. By integrating the latest technology, Brookings Health continues to ensure patient safety while increasing staff efficiency during operating procedures. The health system invested in the Stryker iSuite system...
KELOLAND TV
‘41.5%’ rise in Brookings EMS responses
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Brookings EMS is facing struggles as a rise in service needs is not matching the supplies and personnel available to them. In a Brookings City Council meeting held on Sept. 8, council member Holly Byrne summarized the status of Brookings EMS, saying that EMS responses have risen by 41.5% since 2020, while ready staff and equipment have not risen as quickly. She described the services as a “small staff and fleet” that serve Brookings and surrounding communities.
midwestmedicaledition.com
Yankton Physician Selected to Present at National Palliative Care Assembly
Amanda Sedlacek, DO, MSA, FACP, FACOI, FAAHPM, Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine Physician at Yankton Medical Clinic, has been selected by the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care Planning Committee to present nationally at the 2027 National Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in March 2027.
Brookings Register
Emergency medical service calls surge in Brookings area
BROOKINGS — The need for emergency medical services is growing by leaps and bounds — 41.5% since 2020 in and around Brookings alone — and it’s just one factor that’s adding stress to local EMS personnel. “When they are doing all of that work, they...
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Child’s voice animates hospital elevator rides
This piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Ever wonder what it’s like to be “the voice” of a building? How about a Castle?. “I’m Allie, I’m a child life specialist,” Allie Briggs said to the Delaney family in the lobby of the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. “We’re going to listen to your voice in the elevator.”
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Ophthalmology Limited Expands Surgery Center, Adds Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Limited is celebrating an exciting new chapter with the expansion of its Eye Surgery Center and the addition of Neuro-Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus services. This fall, the practice will welcome healthcare partners and community members to a special open house, offering guests an opportunity to tour the expanded facility, meet members of the team, and learn more about the growing range of specialized eye care services available close to home.