Building What's Next: Supporting Rural Health Care Through Facility Modernization
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to recognize Journey Construction, a Premium Associate Member and trusted partner in healthcare construction.
SDAHO Recognizes 2026 Affiliate Society and Partner Award Recipients
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) celebrated leadership, service and achievement across South Dakota's health care community during the Awards Luncheon at the 100th Annual Convention.
Avera, SDSU and USD Establish Statewide NIH Research Partnership
The National Institutes of Health awarded $11,090,204 over five years to establish the South Dakota Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Research (SD-ACT), a statewide partnership among Avera Research Institute, South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.
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.
Avera Relaunches 'Ask the Question' Suicide Prevention Campaign
During September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month, Avera has launched its Ask the Question public service campaign for the fifth year.
Avera Named to Forbes' Best-In-State Employers 2026 for South Dakota
Avera Health has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 for South Dakota. Avera ranks third on the list and is the first ranking health care system.
Avera Hospitals Named to Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals by State
Several hospitals across the Avera footprint have been recognized by Forbes as top hospitals in their state.
Avera Health Names Robert Fouberg Board Chair, Adds New Members
Avera Health announces appointments to its Board of Directors for its new fiscal year which began July 1, 2026.
Avera Welcomes Two New Physicians to Hawarden and Akron Clinics
Avera Health is growing its family medicine team in the Hawarden and Akron area with the addition of two physicians who bring both deep regional roots and varied clinical backgrounds to their new patients.
Avera's Goff and Johnson Named to Becker's 2026 Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know
Avera's Melissa Goff, PharmD and Tom Johnson, PharmD, have been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list of chief pharmacy officers to know.
Avera Health Receives Wellvana CARE Award
Avera Health earned Partner of the Year in the health system segment of Wellvana’s CARE Awards at is 2026 Accountable Care Symposium recently in Denver, Colo. Wellvana is a national leader in value-based care enablement.
Avera St. Benedict Health Center Selected to Host National Health Care Meeting in June
Avera St. Benedict Health Center has been chosen to host the June 9 regional meeting for the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health. Federal, national, regional, state and local health care leaders will tour the health center and meet to discuss collaboration opportunities and challenges.
Austerman Honored With Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is pleased to announce that Jacki Austerman, RN is the most recent recipient of its quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
Avera Race Against Cancer Breaks Records in Its 38th Year
The 38th annual Avera Race Against Cancer on Saturday, May 9, drew 8,636 participants and raised more than $950,000 through events in cities across the Avera footprint, including Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton, SD and Marshall, MN.
Avera Celebrates You Week
This week, Avera celebrates all employees who work within its 315 sites of care, including clinics, hospitals, senior living centers and more.
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.
38th Annual Avera Race Against Cancer Set for May 9
The 38th annual Avera Race Against Cancer is Saturday, May 9, at cities across the Avera footprint, including Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton, SD and Marshall, MN.
Avera Supports Employees Through Living Donor Program
Avera Health is proud to announce they have joined the Living Donor Circle of Excellence. This program, an initiative of the American Society of Transplantation (AST) celebrates employers that provide salary support to their employees who choose to be a living organ donor.
Avera Receives Historic $35 Million Gift From Philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano to Advance Pediatric Care
Avera is proud to announce a historic $35 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur and child health advocate B. Thomas Golisano. This transformative contribution to the Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign supports pediatric care for the next generation. It is the largest single gift in Avera’s history. In recognition of Mr. Golisano’s investment, the new children’s hospital within the patient care tower at Avera McKennan will be named the Avera Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Avera McKennan Earns Advanced Hip & Knee Certification
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received the prestigious Advanced Hip & Knee Certification by DNV.