Accolades for Avera's Lab and Perinatal Care
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Accolades for Avera's Lab and Perinatal Care

The laboratory at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has once again earned 15189 accreditation from the College of American Pathologists’ International Organization for Standardization, making it the longest-standing, continuously accredited hospital lab in the country. The lab was the first in the US to earn this accreditation in 2009.

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Avera ALS Clinic Honored by ALS Association
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Avera ALS Clinic Honored by ALS Association

The ALS Association, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Chapter has presented its Honoree Award to staff and leadership of the Avera ALS Clinic at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

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McGowan to Receive Mercy’s 2016 Spellman Award
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McGowan to Receive Mercy’s 2016 Spellman Award

Longtime Siouxland Physician Dr. Gerald McGowan will be the recipient of the prestigious Dr. George G. Spellman Annual Service Award. The award recognizes community members or groups whose generosity with their time, talent and treasure exemplifies the values of Mercy Medical Center. It will be presented to Dr. McGowan at the Mercy Foundation’s annual gala on Saturday, November 5 at the Marina Inn and Conference Center in South Sioux City.

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