Six Avera Hospitals Earn AHA Awards for Stroke Care Excellence
Several Avera hospitals have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® ― Stroke quality achievement awards for their commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.
Avera Facilities Earn AHA Recognition for Post-Acute Stroke Care
Several Avera facilities have been recognized for their participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative to enhance guideline-based care for stroke patients, ultimately improving and prolonging lives.
Avera McKennan Earns Advanced Hip & Knee Certification
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received the prestigious Advanced Hip & Knee Certification by DNV.
2025 Avera Quality Congress Recognizes Outstanding Projects and Leaders
Leaders of quality improvement projects and individuals who exemplify Avera’s values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship were honored at the Avera Quality Congress on Sept. 16 in Sioux Falls, SD. A total of 84 projects and individuals were nominated. Over 500 Avera employees and special guests attended the conference.
Avera McKennan Honored for Excellence in Heart Failure Care
The American Heart Association has presented Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center with the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Silver Plus award, with Target: Heart Failure Optimal and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
Avera McKennan Hospital Achieves DNV Heart Failure Advanced Certification in South Dakota
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has earned Heart Failure Advanced Certification from DNV, recognizing the facility's excellence in heart failure diagnosis, treatment protocols, and patient outcome metrics.
Avera McKennan Fitness Center Management to Transition to GreatLIFE
Avera and GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness Club announce that management of the Avera McKennan Fitness Center in Sioux Falls will transition to GreatLIFE on Dec. 1, 2024.
Avera Announces Largest Building Project In Its History
Avera announces plans to build a six-story tower addition to Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center and a three-story building on the Avera on Louise Health Campus.
Avera Cancer Institute Nationally Recognized As A High-Quality Rectal Cancer Treatment Center
The National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) recently awarded the Avera Cancer Institute a three-year accreditation.
New Chief Nursing Officer Named For Avera McKennan
Tamera Larsen-Engelkes has been named Chief Nursing Officer at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls. In this role, she is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing services throughout the entire Avera McKennan region.