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Sanford Health, North Memorial Health set to merge
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sanford Health, based in Sioux Falls, and North Memorial Health, based in the Twin Cities, have announced their plans to combine into one health system. “By coming together as one nonprofit health care organization, with shared Midwest values and a deep commitment to...
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Avera Cancer Institute to Be Located Within Ness Family Center in Honor of 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. The success of the Avera Foundation’s $7 million “Building Hope Here” campaign to support constructing the cancer treatment center would not have been possible without the significant lead gift from Larry and Diane, as well as the $500,000 dollar-for-dollar match for community donations they helped provide through First Dakota National Bank.
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Behind the scenes at PatientCare EMS
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — When someone calls 911 for a medical emergency, an ambulance is expected to respond within minutes. However, before that call comes in, there’s a lot that needs to happen to ensure first responders have the best possible chance to save lives. At any given time, Sioux Falls PatientCare EMS has […]
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Avera Orthopedic Hospital naming reflects commitment to specialty care
This piece is sponsored by Avera Health. Recent development of the Avera on Louise Health Campus has given Avera more space to devote to the growing specialty of orthopedics. To reflect this commitment of space and resources, Avera has renamed the Avera Specialty Hospital as Avera Orthopedic Hospital. “Moving gastroenterology...
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Eight Sanford Health hospitals recognized by American College of Cardiology
{KXLG - Sioux Falls, SD} Eight Sanford Health hospital locations across four states have been recognized for their dedication to heart patients by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in the ACC advertising insert in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” Guidebook. Sanford USD Medical...
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Sanford Health opens cath labs in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sanford Health is expanding heart care in Sioux Falls with two brand-new cardiac cath labs at its heart hospital. A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, May 4, to mark the opening of the new spaces. The new rooms feature upgraded imaging technology...
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Avera on Louise Hospital Renamed Avera Orthopedic Hospital
Avera Health has renamed its specialty hospital on the Avera on Louise Health Campus as Avera Orthopedic Hospital. With the recent move of gastroenterology services to the new Pavilion 2 building to the south, specialty care in orthopedics is now the main focus of Avera Orthopedic Hospital, formerly Avera Specialty Hospital.
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Pilot program bringing mental health care into Sioux Falls schools shows early success
At a glance, there’s little to distinguish the five professionals Heidi Thomas oversees from other staff inside Sioux Falls schools. They attend meetings. They build relationships with students and teachers. They’re part of the daily rhythm of the building. But they’re not employed by the Sioux Falls School...
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Becca Jordre Receives National Physical Therapy Award
A professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of South Dakota has been honored with an American Physical Therapy Association award. Becca Jordre, DPT, Ph.D. ’21, ’99, received the “Academic Impact in Geriatrics Award” from the APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy at the APTA Combined Sections meeting in Anaheim, California, in February.
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Avera on Louise hospital renamed Avera Orthopedic Hospital
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Avera Health has renamed its specialty hospital at the Avera on Louise Health Campus to Avera Orthopedic Hospital. With gastroenterology services moved to the new Pavilion 2, the main focus of the facility is now on orthopedic specialty care. Avera Orthopedics offers joint...
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Avera Medical Minute: Avera’s BMT program reaches a major milestone
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Avera’s Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program has reached a major milestone: 1,000 transfusions since its start 25 years ago. As the region’s only BMT program, it is made up of fellowship-trained, board-certified hematologists. In tonight’s Medical Minute, we...
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Delta Dental mobile clinic expands to Sioux Falls schools
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Falls Community Health, the Sioux Falls School District, and Delta Dental of South Dakota are extending their partnership, bringing a mobile dental truck to schools across the district. The 40-foot dental clinic on wheels has two fully equipped dental rooms. It allows dentists...
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Avera Announces Largest Gift In Its History Will Improve Child Health Services
Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Dakota Broadcasting) — Avera Health officials tell us they are proud to announce a historic $35 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur, and child health advocate B. Thomas Golisano. They say the transformative contribution to the Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign supports pediatric care for the next generation....
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Newsweek: Sanford USD Medical Center is one of nation’s best
This piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Newsweek has once again named Sanford USD Medical Center to its list of World’s Best Hospitals for 2026. Sanford Health is ranked No. 63 out of 416 hospitals in the United States on the list. Sanford USD Medical Center shares inclusion on...
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Avera announces largest gift in its history for new children’s hospital
Avera Health has received a $35 million gift — the largest in the system’s history — to support pediatric care in Sioux Falls. It’s from philanthropist and entrepreneur B. Thomas Golisano, founder of Paychex Inc., who has contributed more than $1 billion to philanthropic causes, including multiple children’s hospitals across the country that bear his name.
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Students explore health care field at HOSA conference
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Several South Dakota high school students are exploring hundreds of health care careers while being recognized for some of the work they’ve already accomplished. Nearly 1,500 students from more than 50 chapters across South Dakota spent their Thursday morning at the Sanford Pentagon learning about health care pathways at the two-day […]
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From prescriptions to wardrobes: The ripple effects of GLP-1s
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Weight-loss medications are making headlines nationwide, but their impact may be showing up in unexpected places, from doctors’ offices to local clothing racks. From social media to storefronts, drugs known as GLP-1s are gaining attention, with some now easier to access than...
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SDSU’s Public Health Day Highlights Veteran Care, Well‑Being
BROOKINGS, S.D. — April 14, 2026 — South Dakota State University’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions hosted its annual Public Health Day on April 7, focusing on the complex health challenges veterans face while also recognizing their resilience. “Public health is the science of improving...