Recent News
October 3, 2008
Avera Children's Hospital & Clinics Launches 'Virtual' Walk Across America to Raise Funds for Seriously Ill Children
Today, countless children locally and across America face increasing challenges to their health-challenges ranging from the growing number of uninsured kids to the steadily climbing statistics on childhood obesity. Avera Children's Hospital & Clinics will hit the streets to tackle these challenges and raise funds to help bring better health care to more of America's children.
October 3, 2008
Governor's Press Secretary to Join Avera McKennan
Mitch Krebs, Governor Rounds Press Secretary since February 2007, will join Avera McKennan as assistant vice president of media and community relations.
October 2, 2008
Under age 40? Don't Ignore Your Breast Cancer Risk
While most women don't start thinking about breast cancer until around age 40 when mammography screenings begin, some confront the issue much earlier in life - as a woman at high risk, or as a woman with breast cancer.
October 2, 2008
Basic Health Screenings May Detect Hidden Health Concerns
Dr. Kim Pederson, a family practice physician with McGreevy Clinic Avera in Sioux Falls, answers frequently-asked questions about basic health screenings recommended for men.
October 2, 2008
Feeling 'Back to Normal' After Childbirth Often Takes Time
After making it through pregnancy, labor and delivery, new moms want to know, "When will I feel back to normal?" Every person recovers at a different rate, says Dr. Amal Salama, OB/gynecologist with Avera Women's Specialty Clinics in Sioux Falls.
September 17, 2008
Avera Transplant Institute Performs 500th Solid Organ Transplant
The Avera Transplant Institute is proud to announce that its medical team has performed its 500th solid organ transplant at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls.
September 11, 2008
Avera McKennan To Open New Luxury Women's Unit
Because having a baby is one of the most important times in life, the Avera McKennan Women's Center has designed a new addition to make that experience the best it can be.
September 2, 2008
Breastfeeding is Best: Research Shows Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mom and Baby
For thousands of years, the basics of breastfeeding have changed very little. "But what we understand scientifically about breastfeeding is so much greater than even a decade ago," said Lynn Josten, board certified lactation consultant with the Avera Breastfeeding Center at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.
September 2, 2008
Don't Overlook Prostate Health
In observance of Prostate Health Month in September, Avera McKennan will offer a free prostate screening from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Avera Cancer Institute, located on the Avera McKennan campus, at 1000 E. 21st Street. To register call 1-877-AT-AVERA.
August 13, 2008
Walsh Family Village Opens on Avera McKennan Campus
The Walsh Family Village, now open on the southwest corner of the Avera McKennan campus, provides a comfortable "home away from home" for out-of-town patients and their families.
