Help Others, Help Yourself — Volunteer At Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital is looking for volunteers and VolunTEENs to help provide the best care to its patients, families, visitors and medical staff. It's a need that has intensified because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Air Filtration Affects More than the Air You Breathe, Filtration Best Practices by HVAC Elements
Indoor air quality and efficiently running HVAC equipment is Tyler Pierce’s main focus when talking to facilities about filtration. Pierce has been with O'Connor Company, a division of HVAC Elements, for 15 years. As manager of the aftermarket parts department for the last ten years, Pierce oversees replacement parts and filters for equipment provided by HVAC Elements.
2020: The Year in Review
In a year dominated by COVID-19, it is easy to overlook the fact that there were other noteworthy events and people to talk about in 2020. Many of them graced these pages throughout the year and we are delighted to bring you this opportunity to revisit their stories (or, perhaps, see them for the first time) in this year's Year in Review.
Home Health Care Workers: Here's How to Stay Safe During COVID-19
It has always been a challenge for Home Health Care Providers to keep themselves safe while providing safe care to clients. In the era of COVID-19, it can be harder than ever. Here is an overview of best practices to protect both providers and clients.
Envisioning the Future of Medical Education: Dr. Tim Ridgway, Dean of the USD Sanford School of Medicine
On September 1st, Sioux Falls gastroenterologist and USD Sanford School of Medicine graduate Tim Ridgway, MD, was named Vice President of Health Affairs and the medical school's new dean.
Complex Surgery Highlights Value of New Navigation System at Monument Health
A recent complex brain surgery case at Monument Health illustrates the value of Rapid City Hospital's highly advanced new surgical navigation and imaging system.
Elective Procedures and Surgery During COVID-19
There are three areas of preparation a healthcare system, hospital, facility, or provider group should consider as they schedule elective surgeries or procedures, as COVID-19 is still a concern:
Cornea Donations During the Coronavirus Crisis
While the world continues to adjust to the new normal caused by the onset of coronavirus, Dakota Lions Sight & Health has also had to adapt.
Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization System from HVAC Elements Provides Protection from SARS-CoV-2 and More
Hospitals and healthcare systems have long understood the importance of protecting patients, staff, and visitors from airborne pathogens. But the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has made optimal air cleaning "mission critical" for many area institutions.
Recognizing COVID Heroes
As the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact our region, everyone in healthcare had to adapt quickly and decisively. We invited organizations across the area to share some of the many 'COVID Heroes' who stepped up to do what was needed.
Your Medical Practice is Reopened: Now What?
There is a lot to consider for the “new norm” for medical practice. Top priority should be the health and well being of your patients and staff. Look for ways you can control costs and enhance or maintain revenue. Here are a few things to consider.
Resources and Guidance for Reopening Medical Practices
Health care is facing a continual changing environment surrounding COVID-19. As medical practices reopen, they are looking for support and information to help them navigate these changes. Below are some general guidelines and expert resources to provide assistance for physicians and medical practices during this time.
South Dakota has the 4th Biggest Increase in Unemployment Claims Due to Coronavirus, Study Finds
To identify which states’ workforces have been hurt the most by COVID-19, personal finance site WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on increases in unemployment claims. They used this data to rank the most impacted states in both the weeks of May 11 and overall since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis on March 16.
South Dakota is the State with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions, Study Finds
With all states having at least partially reopened (as of this writing) as new COVID-19 cases have seen a slow decline, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released updated rankings for the States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions, as well as accompanying videos.
Local Healthcare Professionals at the Heart of Public Information Campaign
The South Dakota COVID-19 Community Impact Project has launched a compendium of free health communication resources featuring area healthcare professionals.
Supporting Patients and Providers From a Distance
As healthcare workers at Yankton Medical Center learn to cope with the new realities of COVID-19, board certified palliative medicine specialist Amanda Sedlacek, DO, is stepping up efforts to support both them and their sickest patients.
Doctors is High for COVID-19 Information
When it comes to information about COVID-19, the people of South Dakota trust doctors and public health officials more than other sources. Both rank higher than elected officials or the news media in a new statewide public health survey led by faculty in the joint USD-SDSU Master of Public Health program and USD's Sanford School of Medicine and Department of Psychology..
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[Interview] Coping with COVID-19, Clarissa Barnes, MD
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, healthcare workers are on the front lines of the battle against it. Clarissa Barnes, MD, is an Internist and hospitalist at Avera McKennan and medical director of Avera’s Light Program, which addresses things like physician stress and burnout. We spoke with her in mid-March on how the crisis is impacting people working in medicine in our area.