Welcome to the Avera Cancer Institute
Avera Cancer Institute is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care through prevention and early detection, evidence-based therapies and a multidisciplinary approach guided by the philosophy of healing the whole person.
 Colorectal and Colon Cancer Health
Colorectal cancer often goes undetected because it starts out quietly, with no real symptoms.
Avera is providing a free online colorectal health assessment to help individuals understand their risk factors and learn more about recommended screenings that can save lives.
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Living with Grief® Teleconference - Cancer and End-of-Life Care
The teleconference will address care options related to cancer diagnoses as well as loss and grief reactions for patients, families and professional caregivers. The teleconference will also examine psychosocial aspects of cancer, pain management and ethical issues related to the disease.
- When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 12-3:30 p.m.
- Where: Avera McKennan Education Center Auditorium at Orthopedic Institute
Pre-registration is required for this course. Register now or contact Education Services at (605) 322-8950. Continuing Education (CE) credits are available through Hospice Foundation of America. View detailed information about the course »
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 Light of Day Bereavement Program
During dark times, the presence of light becomes a rallying point. It's hope for the darkness; an opening at the end of the tunnel; brighter days ahead.
These thoughts led to the development of Avera Light of Day, a program designed to provide care and resources to those walking through the journey of grief that occurs after the loss of a loved one. Learn more »
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Avera McKennan Plans for Bold New
Approach to Cancer Care
The best and newest cancer treatments will have a new home in Sioux Falls. Since 1983, Avera has been the regional leader in cancer care. Today, we're expanding and transforming our care to bring cancer services to a new level of care, yet to be offered in our region.
Avera McKennan broke ground May 19, 2008 on a new cancer treatment facility. This facility will be over 200,000 square feet.
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