Avera Aberdeen Family Physicians is offering flu shots on Saturdays through November 21. Appointments are required.
Call 605-225-0378 to schedule!
“Drug court has dramatically improved my life; it’s made me present in my life right now and helped me find myself again” – graduate, 2019
Our employees like Kristi Gienger make quotes like that possible. As a Licensed Addictions Counselor, Kristi is a wonderful asset to the team at the Avera Addiction Care Center.
Part of her role is to work with the specialty court programs by providing counseling to the clients; they discuss topics such as Relapse Prevention and Recovery Maintenance. Kristi feels that the longevity and consistency of the specialty courts programs is what makes them so beneficial.
If you or anybody you know is in need of services provided by Avera Addiction Care Center, please visit https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-addiction-care-center-aberdeen/ for more information.
Avera Foundation
September 21 at 11:02 PM ·
Starting October 1st, salons throughout the Avera system (Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Yankton and Pierre) will host We Care, Pink Hair. We'll post more information in the coming weeks about where you can get your PINK HAIR.
Our partner salons will put a PINK hair extension in your do so you can support patients and families of Avera Cancer Institute.
Eight-week old Golden Retriever Ace brought some joy Avera Mother Joseph Manor last week.
The residents love him -- and we think the feeling was mutual! Ace sure did love getting held by them as well.
It's Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Personnel Appreciation Day.
On behalf of Avera St. Luke's THANK YOU for all that you do! We 🧡 our first responders!
Don’t let the flu get you or your family down this season. While the flu virus changes every year, a vaccination is still the best way to protect yourself and your family.
Avera Medical Group Aberdeen Family Physicians will be offering flu shots on Saturdays through Nov. 21. Avera Medical Group will host flu shot clinics Sept. 8-11 and 15-18. Appointments are required; call 605-225-0378 or 605-622-5448 respectively to schedule.
We're so grateful for local businesses like Dairy Queen. Thank you for all of your support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and always!
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (2416 6th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD)
October 5 at 3:09 PM ·
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We hope you can join us for “Pink Cones” every Monday and Tuesday in October as we will donate $1 for every cone to Avera St Luke’s Foundation. 100% of the money raised stays local and goes to local cancer patients and their families.
We spy two of our employees in this group! Congrats to Victoria Lusk and Jodi Hepperle for graduating with the 2020 Leadership Aberdeen class, and to all of their classmates!
The group's project is in its last week. Check it out at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/hubcityhound.
Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce
October 2 at 6:20 PM ·
Congratulations to the Leadership Aberdeen Class of 2020! 🎉🥂 After a 6 months delay, you finally received your graduation certificates during the virtual recognition party last evening. We're super proud of your perseverance and patience to get to this milestone. Our community, state and country will be blessed with the talents you'll share throughout your careers. Best wishes always!
#LiveLocal57401 #theDeen
Note: The class consisted of 25 members, although not all were able to make the graduation ceremony.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the Midwest, there has been a lot of information out recently about hospitalization rates and infection rates. Avera Medical Group Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kevin Post, explains what this means to all of us and what can we do to protect our families.
https://www.facebook.com/AveraHealth/videos/358678301996227/?sfnsn=mo
Avera St. Luke's feels so blessed and thankful to have so many dedicated employees who every day do their very best to take excellent care of our patients and one another.
WOW!
We are humbled and honored to have been voted the best of 13 Aberdeen American News' Readers' Choice Awards.
We are truly blessed by our employees and communities.
Our awards include:
Best Hospital
Best Benefits
Best Company Culture
Best Place to Work (51+ Employees)
Best Nurse-Chelsea Hanson
Best OB/GYN-Dr. Tage Born
Best Pediatrician-Dr. Shawn Bartel
Best Physician-Dr. Shawn Bartel
Best Physical Therapist-Brad Orr
Best Home Health Company
Best Physical Therapy Center
Best Place to Have a Baby
Best Senior Care-Avera Mother Joseph Manor
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It's our birthday on Sunday so we're celebrating 119 years with our employees all day!
Thank you to all of our employees - We are truly blessed by the best! Happy Birthday to you all!
Jesus asked us to treat our neighbors as ourselves. That's why Todd Forkel, CEO and President of Avera St. Luke's, wears a mask. Learn more about how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 at Avera.org/COVID-19. #wearbecauseyoucare
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Avera St. Mary's Hospital
1 hr ·
Matthew Swartz, MD, Hospitalist at Avera St. Mary's Hospital, takes a moment while caring for a patient with COVID-19.
"Lord, you know us inside and out. You know about our pain and distress, you understand the fears of our hearts. At the cross you endured unabating agony. You have gone before us into the darkness and emerged in power and glory. At this time we lean on you. We draw our strength from your endless love and live in your limitless grace, trusting in you. Amen."
Avera Health
Yesterday at 6:46 PM ·
We are proud to join others in this group of organizations in South Dakota to recommend and promote masking and other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Masks are most effective when used along with other preventive measures, including social distancing, frequent handwashing, and cleaning and disinfecting. Please #MaskUpSoDak. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3oFgSNh.
Miss seeing our helicopter on our helipad? No worries – Every year, as the weather gets colder and during inclement weather, the Avera Careflight helicopter transitions to being based at the hangar. Our flight team remains with the helicopter 24/7 to always be immediately available to serve our region.
Dr. Garrett Wobst, Foot and Ankle Surgeon with Avera Orthopedics Aberdeen, shares that he wears a mask to protect his family, his patients, and his community. Go to Avera.org/COVID-19 to learn how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19. #MaskUpSoDak #WearBecauseYouCare
Sleep In Heavenly Peace - SD, Aberdeen
October 24 at 8:51 PM ·
A big thank you to Avera St Luke's as we built another 10 beds today. They have graciously donated shop space for us to complete builds in. Without this space, it sure would have been a cold build outside. We are so grateful for this space which allows us to build year round.
"Her job, she said, is to walk the journey with patients and be that one consistent person through a sea of new faces and a series of appointments.
“'Most are feeling pretty overwhelmed, scared or anxious,' Holsing said. 'I calm them down and give them hope.'”
ABERDEENNEWS.COM
Holsing helps guide breast cancer patients on journey through treatment
Beginning this weekend, Avera Urgent Care will once again take walk-in patients.
https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-urgent-care-aberdeen/
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Avera Urgent Care - Aberdeen, SD
Northern State University President Tim Downs shares that he wears a mask for the campus, and the community. Learn how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 at Avera.org/COVID-19. #MaskUpSoDak #WearBecauseYouCare
Several of our employees enjoyed coffee yesterday from Karisma Boutique courtesy of New Life Fellowship. Thank you!
Carmen Meyer, member of the Avera St. Luke's Board of Directors and Aberdeen community member, wears a mask to be respectful of the safety of other people. Learn more about how you can help slow the spread of COVID-19 at Avera.org/COVID-19. #WearBecauseYouCare #MaskUpSoDak
“I can tell you I’ve seen ages of 20’s, 30’s and 80’s and 90’s. Some of them walk in, some of them walk out. Some of them don’t. I think we all may deal with it a little different. We may hide it. You may be the strongest person at work everyday, but you may go home and cry,” Dr. Hericks said.
https://www.keloland.com/news/eye-on-keloland/what-its-really-like-on-frontlines-of-pandemic-in-sd/
KELOLAND.COM
What it’s really like on frontlines of pandemic in SD
Cardiac rehab isn't all work. There's fun to be had too -- just look at the polka moves 94-year-old Gladys showed off last week. Well done, Gladys!
SAT, DEC 5 AT 5:00 PM CST
Deck The Halls
Avera Foundation
19 hrs ·
Only 10 days left to bid on the Deck The Halls silent auction! In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, there are 12 incredible packages to bid on to help make spirits bright this holiday season!
Head to qtego.net/qlink/deckthehalls to sign up and bid now!
2020 is the Year of the Nurse. Thank you to all of our nurses and other professionals for everything you've done and continue to do during this unprecedented year!
DAKOTANEWSNOW.COM
Avera Medical Minute: Nurses honored during 2020 designation Year of the Nurse
Avera has joined nearly 100 of the nation’s top health care systems across the U.S. with an urgent plea for all Americans – mask up. “Wearing a mask is a key way that we can all protect each other. It’s all about loving your neighbor and looking out for one another. It’s something we can all do," said Dr. Kevin Post, Avera Medical Group Chief Medical Officer. Please join us as we all embrace this simple ask: Wear. Care. Share with #MaskUp.
https://bit.ly/32ZkNev
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Avera Among Top U.S. Health Systems Encouraging Everyone to #MaskUp
Beginning Monday, we are temporarily closing our Groton clinic for in-person appointments. However, patients still call the clinic for telemedicine.
The Ellendale clinic will continue to operate with limited staff and hours.
Again, these changes are temporary and Avera looks forward to serving these communities again soon.
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Read the entire press release below:
As the region continues to see an increase in patients with COVID-19, Avera St. Luke’s is taking additional measures in its surge plan. This includes temporarily closing the Avera Medical Group Groton and having limited hours at Avera Clinic of Ellendale as of Monday, November 23.
Temporarily closing the Groton clinic and moving to limited hours in Ellendale allows Avera to redeploy the clinics’ staff to areas of greater need, which includes Avera St. Luke’s in Aberdeen.
“We believe having access to rural health care is incredibly important, and we are committed to continuing to serve these towns in the future,” said Todd Forkel, President and CEO of Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.
Patients of these facilities and community residents should still seek medical care when necessary. Our clinics in Aberdeen are open and safe to visit. Avera also continues to offer virtual care.
The public can help slow the spread of COVID-19 and lessen the surge of patients by practicing good hygiene, social distancing and wearing masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has affirmed that wearing masks can help communities slow the spread of COVID-19 when worn consistently and correctly by a majority of people in public settings. Masks are most effective when used along with other preventive measures, including social distancing, frequent handwashing, and cleaning and disinfecting.
Our Deck The Halls virtual ends this Saturday, with the proceeds going to the Avera Cancer Institute. Although the pandemic has hampered how the Avera St. Luke's Foundation has been able to reach out to the community, it won’t stop them from continuing to try.
“You can’t stop cancer. Not yet anyway. That’d be great when we can. But until then, we’ve got to do our best to support and carry out the mission of Avera. Which is helping a patient in any aspect that we can.” - Amy Blackstone, Regional Foundation Directoria
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Avera St. Luke’s wraps up Deck the Halls fundraiser
Thank you to Anchors Away Lodge & Resort for cooking and delivering Thanksgiving Day meals to both day and night shift ER staff. 🍽👏
We are so thankful for our nurses like Kathy who continue to have hard conversations with COVID patients and their families and continue to support the Mission of the Sisters that started 119 years ago with diphtheria.
Thank you, Kathy, as well as all of our employees and those that mask, social distance and do what they personally can to help flatten the curve.
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While we hope Thanksgiving finds you and yours well, Avera Urgent Care is open today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for your health care needs.
This Thanksgiving, as we take a moment to share what we’re thankful for, we want to express our gratitude. To the Avera employees who undertake the work of being the hands, heart, and feet of Jesus. To our patients, who place their trust in us and remind us of the importance of our daily work. And to our stewards, who generously provide their gifts to help fulfill Avera’s mission of healing our communities. Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Avera. 💛
These drawings and card were created and gifted by the talented kids at Aberdeen First and Sonshine and Rainbows Preschool.
Thanks for thinking of us!
Avera Foundation
December 4 at 5:06 PM ·
There are just over 24 hours left in the Deck The Halls silent auction, have you registered to bid?!
We could all use a relaxing getaway sometime soon and this is your chance to get away while supporting patients and families at Avera St. Luke's! Bid on item #700 MOST WONDERFUL and escape the cold with this 7 night condo stay at the beautiful Sheraton Desert Oasis in Scottsdale AZ.
Bid and support now by visiting AveraFoundation.org/DeckTheHalls
The silent auction will close on SATURDAY, DEC. 5th at 11:00 a.m. CST
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Sleep In Heavenly Peace - SD, Aberdeen
23 hrs ·
A fun afternoon doing some building. Thanks again to Avera St. Luke's Hospital for allowing us to use some space to build in. This space allows us to build no matter what the weather outside and we couldn't accomplish our mission without this generous gift.
Thanks again Avera St Luke's!
So grateful for the outpouring of support that our Avera team received from Sanford Aberdeen nurses.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Together, we can care for our community - and each other. #2020yearofthenurse
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? While Avera is finalizing how it will allocate its first few shipments of the vaccine, you can learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine at Avera.org/COVID-Vaccine.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High.
Luke 1:31-32
May your holidays be filled with the joy and hope that come from faith in Christ Jesus.
ABERDEENNEWS.COM
Aberdeen hospital employees getting first COVID-19 vaccines
We have more good news before we end 2020: Avera Medical Group Groton will reopen Monday, December 28.
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Avera Medical Group Groton - Groton, SD - 57445
Avera St. Luke's Hospital added 31 new photos.
December 23 at 6:50 AM ·
2020 has been a year full of donning PPE - now it's time to don our best Ugly Christmas Sweaters. Our employees have been rocking them all week for chances to win some ugly prizes.
The COVID-19 vaccine is here!
Avera St. Luke's will begin vaccinating frontline employees this evening.
https://hubcityradio.com/avera-st-lukes-to-administer-first-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine/
Avera St. Luke's Hospital added 14 new photos.
December 29, 2020 at 10:04 AM ·
2020 has been a year full of donning PPE - now it's time to don our best Ugly Christmas Sweaters. Our employees have been rocking them all week for chances to win some ugly prizes.
South Dakota Department of Health
14 hrs ·
A "#COVID19: Expected #Vaccine Availability Timeline" infographic is available on South Dakota Department of Health's website in English and Spanish. Check it out to get an estimated timeline of when the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to your group: http://ow.ly/fGiR50D1DJX
Avera St. Luke’s is pleased to welcome Mark Hager, MD, to Avera Medical Group Psychiatry. Dr. Hager will begin providing compassionate care to patients on Monday, January 11.
Congrats Darrel! Enjoy your time at home!
Community Memorial Hospital Avera
13 hrs ·
Our CMH Staff celebrated Darrel leaving the hospital after a long hospitalization with COVID-19. Congratulations Darrel, best wishes to you!
As we start the new year, we'd like to congratulate Jarod Fliehs, who was one of six recipients of the Nurse of the Year award presented by South Dakota State - College of Nursing! Congratulations Jarod!
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
December 10, 2020 at 11:00 PM ·
𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧, presented by South Dakota State - College of Nursing!
JAROD FLIEHS »
🩺: works at Avera St. Luke's in Aberdeen, SD
🩺: South Dakota State University graduate of 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
Congratulations, Jarod! 🐰🥳
Dr. Donald Frisco, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Physiatry, Dr. Shawna Schmidt, Pain Management, and Lisa Wurnig-Johnson, PA-C, have relocated to another area of our facility at 701 Eighth Avenue Northwest.
Our newest clinics – Avera Medical Group Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Avera Medical Group Pain Management respectively – unify two exemplary practices under one roof, ultimately providing high quality services to patients beginning today, January 4, 2021.
Both clinics look forward to continuing to serving patients in 2021.
DeAnne Taylor and Preston Baus had Avera St. Luke's first baby of the new year at 2:14 a.m. on January 2.
Welcome to 2021 Calvin James!
Are you wondering when you can get the COVID-19 vaccine?
At this time, most people will not receive the vaccine for weeks or months, depending on age and risk factors.
People with underlying medical conditions, those 65 years and older and a few other select people can expect to tentatively receive the vaccine as early as February. However, this is highly dependent on the continued production, availability and delivery of the vaccines.
Avera will be communicating with the public WHEN the vaccine becomes available. While a few patients may be contacted directly, most will be notified through avera.org as well as media/news releases and social posts.
Visit avera.org/covid-vaccine for the most up-to-date information.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
C-Express Convenience Stores
January 8 at 4:37 AM ·
Thank you to everyone who purchased T-Shirts and memory cards during our Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. With your help, we were able to present a check for $8,000 to the Avera Cancer Institute today.
Pictured are Rick Gehring and Dennis Dosch Operations Managers, Amy Blackstone, Regional Philanthropy Director for Avera Foundation, and Mike Carrels, owner.
ASL's social work services department is wishing Jaye Wilson's the best on her retirement. Jaye has been with Avera for 30 years.
Earlier this week, two of our long term care employees, Megan Streier and Brandon Fauth, gave handmade blankets to the all of the residents at Avera Mother Joseph Manor.
"The residents were very excited to pick out a blanket. We had tons of laughs and so many smiles. It was a blast doing this with Megan and Brandon. We can’t thank them enough. I have worked here for years and to see how they have built friendships with the residents is amazing." - Jennifer Goehring, Activities Coordinator
Today we are celebrating Marlys Volzke. She has been a nurse with Avera for 42 years! Marlys is unofficially retiring, meaning she still plans to be an active member of SDNA, as well as help out the OB unit and local immunization clinics when needed.
Once a nurse, always a nurse. Congratulations Marlys!
We’re getting closer to being able to vaccinate Phase 1D, which includes those 80 years and older and those receiving cancer, dialysis or transplant care. Locally, those vaccinations will not begin until next week.
Our vaccination clinics will notify you when the vaccine is available for the Phase that you belong in. These phases are prioritized by the CDC and the SD Department of Health. We look forward to being able to expand to other groups within Phase 1D and beyond as more vaccine supply continues to arrive.
Please do not call our primary care clinics. When the vaccine is available, a few patients may be contacted directly, while others will be notified through avera.org, as well as through media and social posts. As always, visit avera.org/covid-vaccine for the most up-to-date information.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
KELOLAND.COM
Phase 1D coming Monday for COVID vaccine rollout: What to know
Yesterday, Avera St. Luke's celebrated another retirement. We are honored to recognize Connie Muldoon on her retirement and 40 years of service! Thank you Connie for the exceptional care you have provided to mothers and babies throughout the years!
C-Express Convenience Stores
January 8 at 4:37 AM ·
Thank you to everyone who purchased T-Shirts and memory cards during our Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. With your help, we were able to present a check for $8,000 to the Avera Cancer Institute today.
Pictured are Rick Gehring and Dennis Dosch Operations Managers, Amy Blackstone, Regional Philanthropy Director for Avera Foundation, and Mike Carrels, owner.
ASL's social work services department is wishing Jaye Wilson's the best on her retirement. Jaye has been with Avera for 30 years.
Are you wondering when you can get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Update, January 14:
At this time, most people will not receive the vaccine for weeks or months, depending on age and risk factors.
People with underlying medical conditions, those 80 years and older and a few other select people can expect to tentatively receive the vaccine within the next few weeks. However, this is highly dependent on the continued production, availability and delivery of the vaccines.
Avera will be communicating with the public WHEN the vaccine becomes available. While a few patients may be contacted directly, most will be notified through avera.org as well as media/news releases and social posts.
Visit avera.org/covid-vaccine for the most up-to-date information.
AVERA.ORG
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Whew - that's a lot of masks.
Over the last week or so Avera St. Luke's has donated nearly 10,000 masks to area churches, schools and nonprofits. This was possible after the health system was blessed with a generous contribution from one of our ecommerce partners, Platinum Code, in support if our #maskup campaign.
We're so grateful to be able to pay that generosity forward. ❤🙏🏻
We have a limited supply remaining. If your church, school, or nonprofit would benefit from a mask donation, email victoria.lusk@avera.org.
Our first second dose vaccination clinic has started. 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
For updates on when you can receive the vaccine, visit avera.org/covid-vaccine.
We’re getting closer to being able to vaccinate Phase 1D, which includes those 80 years and older and those receiving cancer, dialysis or transplant care. Locally, those vaccinations will not begin until next week.
Our vaccination clinics will notify you when the vaccine is available for the Phase that you belong in. These phases are prioritized by the CDC and the SD Department of Health. We look forward to being able to expand to other groups within Phase 1D and beyond as more vaccine supply continues to arrive.
Please do not call our primary care clinics. When the vaccine is available, a few patients may be contacted directly, while others will be notified through avera.org, as well as through media and social posts. As always, visit avera.org/covid-vaccine for the most up-to-date information.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
KELOLAND.COM
Phase 1D coming Monday for COVID vaccine rollout: What to know
Yesterday, Avera St. Luke's celebrated another retirement. We are honored to recognize Connie Muldoon on her retirement and 40 years of service! Thank you Connie for the exceptional care you have provided to mothers and babies throughout the years!
C-Express Convenience Stores
January 8 at 4:37 AM ·
Thank you to everyone who purchased T-Shirts and memory cards during our Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. With your help, we were able to present a check for $8,000 to the Avera Cancer Institute today.
Pictured are Rick Gehring and Dennis Dosch Operations Managers, Amy Blackstone, Regional Philanthropy Director for Avera Foundation, and Mike Carrels, owner.
Shirley Dayton, 91, and Arthur Heindrich, 93, were just two of more than 180 of those in Phase 1D that received their first COVID-19 vaccine this morning 👏🏻
For the most up-to-date vaccine and phase information, visit avera.org/covid-vaccine.
"The coronavirus vaccine has been exactly as advertised so far." - Dr. Lyle Biegler, after receiving his second vaccine
Dr. Biegler was one of the first providers to receive the vaccine in Aberdeen. After his second dose last week, he did experience a few hours of brief fatigue and muscle aches. "Ibuprofen dosing once took care of it and it has not returned," he said.
His colleague, Dr. Adam LeFebvre, also received his second dose last week and experienced very minimal symptoms. "I feel fortunate to have received the second dose already. I hope everyone gets it when they have the opportunity. This will be how we all get back to normal," he said.
For more information on how others across the Avera system are responding to their second doses, watch this Avera Medical Minute:
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/01/25/avera-medical-minute-recipients-share-their-experiences-after-receiving-second-covid-19-vaccine-dose/?fbclid=IwAR3BQWevwKXncFlfY2RwGwl7zM8v3-km6fEInv-TJowHNNSEYOKQjnvCBL8
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Avera Medical Minute: Recipients share their experiences after receiving second COVID-19 vaccine dose
“Vaccinating our entire population is a monumental task, and so we ask for the public’s patience and cooperation. We encourage people to sign up for a vaccine when the time is right for your given population group,” Basel said. “Avera is advising that as many people as possible get the vaccine. It’s safe and effective.”
https://www.avera.org/news-media/news/2021/avera-updates-vaccination-plans/
AVERA.ORG
Avera Updates Vaccination Plans
On Friday, Kessler's Food & Liquor brought a cake to Avera Mother Joseph Manor so we could help celebrate their 80th Anniversary! A few of the residents said, “Oh, we all know Kessler’s.” The cake was delicious and they loved it.
Thank you Kessler’s for letting us celebrate with you. Happy Anniversary!
Whew - that's a lot of masks.
Over the last week or so Avera St. Luke's has donated nearly 10,000 masks to area churches, schools and nonprofits. This was possible after the health system was blessed with a generous contribution from one of our ecommerce partners, Platinum Code, in support if our #maskup campaign.
We're so grateful to be able to pay that generosity forward. ❤🙏🏻
We have a limited supply remaining. If your church, school, or nonprofit would benefit from a mask donation, email victoria.lusk@avera.org.
Our first second dose vaccination clinic has started. 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
For updates on when you can receive the vaccine, visit avera.org/covid-vaccine.
AVERA.ORG
Am I in Group 1D? If So, When Can I Get the Vaccine?
UPDATE: Beginning next week, those 75 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This 1D phase also includes people receiving care for cancer, transplant and dialysis. Avera patients in this group are being contacted to set up vaccine appointments. Vaccination is by appointment only.
The public can also go to Avera.org/covid-vaccine to fill out an online vaccine form. Those who are not in qualifying groups right now can sign up to be put on a waiting list, or can continue to watch for updates on the vaccine web page.
Those who do not have internet access can call 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372). Avera asks that people call only if they do not have access to internet as fielding a large amount of calls will limit the hotline’s ability to schedule those at-risk people in 1D who are now designated for the vaccine.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Congratulations to our former VP of Operations on her first day as Regional President and CEO at Avera Marshall.
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
February 2 at 10:45 PM ·
We are happy to welcome new Regional President and CEO Debbie Streier to the Avera Marshall region. She is spending a portion of her first days here meeting members of our team and learning more about our facilities. With more than 25 years of experience in the health care field, she comes to Marshall from Aberdeen, SD where she worked in operations at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Welcome, Debbie!
Q: If you or your loved one has had COVID-19, do you/he/she still need a vaccination?
A: YES! Avera is recommending that everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they have recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection. According to the CDC, there is not enough information currently available to say if or for how long after infection someone is protected from getting COVID-19 again; this is called natural immunity. Early evidence suggests natural immunity from COVID-19 may not last very long, but more studies are needed to better understand this.
For more information, visit www.avera.org/covid-vaccine.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Avera Health
January 28 at 1:30 AM ·
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out across our region, Dr. Kevin Post, Chief Medical Officer of Avera Medical Group, shares who is currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in South Dakota, what side effects you can expect after receiving the vaccine, and why vaccines are important.
Beginning today, Monday, February 1, Avera Urgent Care will once again be open in the evening.
Hours will be 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Current weekend hours of 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will also remain.
Thank you for choosing Avera!
https://www.avera.org/locations/profile/avera-urgent-care-aberdeen/
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Avera Urgent Care - Aberdeen, SD
UPDATE: Beginning next week, those 75 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This 1D phase also includes people receiving care for cancer, transplant and dialysis. Avera patients in this group are being contacted to set up vaccine appointments. Vaccination is by appointment only.
The public can also go to Avera.org/covid-vaccine to fill out an online vaccine form. Those who are not in qualifying groups right now can sign up to be put on a waiting list, or can continue to watch for updates on the vaccine web page.
Those who do not have internet access can call 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372). Avera asks that people call only if they do not have access to internet as fielding a large amount of calls will limit the hotline’s ability to schedule those at-risk people in 1D who are now designated for the vaccine. If you are in 1D and currently eligible to be scheduled, you may also call the hotline to do so.
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Am I in Group 1D? If So, When Can I Get the Vaccine?
Congratulations to our former VP of Operations on her first day as Regional President and CEO at Avera Marshall.
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
February 2 at 10:45 PM ·
We are happy to welcome new Regional President and CEO Debbie Streier to the Avera Marshall region. She is spending a portion of her first days here meeting members of our team and learning more about our facilities. With more than 25 years of experience in the health care field, she comes to Marshall from Aberdeen, SD where she worked in operations at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Welcome, Debbie!
Q: If you or your loved one has had COVID-19, do you/he/she still need a vaccination?
A: YES! Avera is recommending that everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they have recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection. According to the CDC, there is not enough information currently available to say if or for how long after infection someone is protected from getting COVID-19 again; this is called natural immunity. Early evidence suggests natural immunity from COVID-19 may not last very long, but more studies are needed to better understand this.
For more information, visit www.avera.org/covid-vaccine.
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Avera Health
January 28 at 1:30 AM ·
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out across our region, Dr. Kevin Post, Chief Medical Officer of Avera Medical Group, shares who is currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in South Dakota, what side effects you can expect after receiving the vaccine, and why vaccines are important.
Beginning today, Monday, February 1, Avera Urgent Care will once again be open in the evening.
Hours will be 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Current weekend hours of 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will also remain.
Thank you for choosing Avera!
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Avera Urgent Care - Aberdeen, SD
UPDATE: Beginning next week, those 75 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This 1D phase also includes people receiving care for cancer, transplant and dialysis. Avera patients in this group are being contacted to set up vaccine appointments. Vaccination is by appointment only.
The public can also go to Avera.org/covid-vaccine to fill out an online vaccine form. Those who are not in qualifying groups right now can sign up to be put on a waiting list, or can continue to watch for updates on the vaccine web page.
Those who do not have internet access can call 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372). Avera asks that people call only if they do not have access to internet as fielding a large amount of calls will limit the hotline’s ability to schedule those at-risk people in 1D who are now designated for the vaccine. If you are in 1D and currently eligible to be scheduled, you may also call the hotline to do so.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information
At Avera,we strive to do what is best for our patients and to integrate our services with ease and accessibility.
The Avera Addiction Care Center is closed today and tomorrow while it moves to our main campus.
The new location will offer convenience by being in a more centralized location, while providing more space to offer services. Many clients in our inpatient (residential) services are already located on our main campus and are involved with Avera Providers. This move will also provide cohesion with our outpatient services.
The center will reopen Monday.
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/02/11/avera-addiction-care-center-moving-to-st-lukes-campus-in-aberdeen\
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Avera Addiction Care Center moving to St. Luke’s campus in Aberdeen
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Am I in Group 1D? If So, When Can I Get the Vaccine?
Congratulations to our former VP of Operations on her first day as Regional President and CEO at Avera Marshall.
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
February 2 at 10:45 PM ·
We are happy to welcome new Regional President and CEO Debbie Streier to the Avera Marshall region. She is spending a portion of her first days here meeting members of our team and learning more about our facilities. With more than 25 years of experience in the health care field, she comes to Marshall from Aberdeen, SD where she worked in operations at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Welcome, Debbie!
Q: If you or your loved one has had COVID-19, do you/he/she still need a vaccination?
A: YES! Avera is recommending that everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they have recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection. According to the CDC, there is not enough information currently available to say if or for how long after infection someone is protected from getting COVID-19 again; this is called natural immunity. Early evidence suggests natural immunity from COVID-19 may not last very long, but more studies are needed to better understand this.
For more information, visit www.avera.org/covid-vaccine.
AVERA.ORG
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Avera Health
January 28 at 1:30 AM ·
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out across our region, Dr. Kevin Post, Chief Medical Officer of Avera Medical Group, shares who is currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in South Dakota, what side effects you can expect after receiving the vaccine, and why vaccines are important.
UPDATE: Beginning next week, those 75 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This 1D phase also includes people receiving care for cancer, transplant and dialysis. Avera patients in this group are being contacted to set up vaccine appointments. Vaccination is by appointment only.
The public can also go to Avera.org/covid-vaccine to fill out an online vaccine form. Those who are not in qualifying groups right now can sign up to be put on a waiting list, or can continue to watch for updates on the vaccine web page.
Those who do not have internet access can call 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372). Avera asks that people call only if they do not have access to internet as fielding a large amount of calls will limit the hotline’s ability to schedule those at-risk people in 1D who are now designated for the vaccine. If you are in 1D and currently eligible to be scheduled, you may also call the hotline to do so.
AVERA.ORG
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
At Avera,we strive to do what is best for our patients and to integrate our services with ease and accessibility.
The Avera Addiction Care Center is closed today and tomorrow while it moves to our main campus.
The new location will offer convenience by being in a more centralized location, while providing more space to offer services. Many clients in our inpatient (residential) services are already located on our main campus and are involved with Avera Providers. This move will also provide cohesion with our outpatient services.
The center will reopen Monday.
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/02/11/avera-addiction-care-center-moving-to-st-lukes-campus-in-aberdeen\
DAKOTANEWSNOW.COM
Avera Addiction Care Center moving to St. Luke’s campus in Aberdeen
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Am I in Group 1D? If So, When Can I Get the Vaccine?
Congratulations to our former VP of Operations on her first day as Regional President and CEO at Avera Marshall.
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
February 2 at 10:45 PM ·
We are happy to welcome new Regional President and CEO Debbie Streier to the Avera Marshall region. She is spending a portion of her first days here meeting members of our team and learning more about our facilities. With more than 25 years of experience in the health care field, she comes to Marshall from Aberdeen, SD where she worked in operations at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Welcome, Debbie!
Q: If you or your loved one has had COVID-19, do you/he/she still need a vaccination?
A: YES! Avera is recommending that everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they have recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection. According to the CDC, there is not enough information currently available to say if or for how long after infection someone is protected from getting COVID-19 again; this is called natural immunity. Early evidence suggests natural immunity from COVID-19 may not last very long, but more studies are needed to better understand this.
For more information, visit www.avera.org/covid-vaccine.
AVERA.ORG
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Avera Health
January 28 at 1:30 AM ·
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out across our region, Dr. Kevin Post, Chief Medical Officer of Avera Medical Group, shares who is currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in South Dakota, what side effects you can expect after receiving the vaccine, and why vaccines are important.
UPDATE: Beginning this week, those 65 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This 1D phase also includes people receiving care for cancer, transplant and dialysis. Avera patients in this group are being contacted to set up vaccine appointments. Vaccination is by appointment only.
The public can also go to Avera.org/covid-vaccine to fill out an online vaccine form. Those who are not in qualifying groups right now can sign up to be put on a waiting list, or can continue to watch for updates on the vaccine web page.
Those who do not have internet access can call 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372). Avera asks that people call only if they do not have access to internet as fielding a large amount of calls will limit the hotline’s ability to schedule those at-risk people in 1D who are now designated for the vaccine. If you are in 1D and currently eligible to be scheduled, you may also call the hotline to do so.
AVERA.ORG
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
At Avera,we strive to do what is best for our patients and to integrate our services with ease and accessibility.
The Avera Addiction Care Center is closed today and tomorrow while it moves to our main campus.
The new location will offer convenience by being in a more centralized location, while providing more space to offer services. Many clients in our inpatient (residential) services are already located on our main campus and are involved with Avera Providers. This move will also provide cohesion with our outpatient services.
The center will reopen Monday.
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/02/11/avera-addiction-care-center-moving-to-st-lukes-campus-in-aberdeen\
DAKOTANEWSNOW.COM
Avera Addiction Care Center moving to St. Luke’s campus in Aberdeen
AVERA.ORG
Am I in Group 1D? If So, When Can I Get the Vaccine?
Congratulations to our former VP of Operations on her first day as Regional President and CEO at Avera Marshall.
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center
February 2 at 10:45 PM ·
We are happy to welcome new Regional President and CEO Debbie Streier to the Avera Marshall region. She is spending a portion of her first days here meeting members of our team and learning more about our facilities. With more than 25 years of experience in the health care field, she comes to Marshall from Aberdeen, SD where she worked in operations at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Welcome, Debbie!
Q: If you or your loved one has had COVID-19, do you/he/she still need a vaccination?
A: YES! Avera is recommending that everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of whether they have recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection. According to the CDC, there is not enough information currently available to say if or for how long after infection someone is protected from getting COVID-19 again; this is called natural immunity. Early evidence suggests natural immunity from COVID-19 may not last very long, but more studies are needed to better understand this.
For more information, visit www.avera.org/covid-vaccine.
AVERA.ORG
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Avera Health
January 28 at 1:30 AM ·
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out across our region, Dr. Kevin Post, Chief Medical Officer of Avera Medical Group, shares who is currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in South Dakota, what side effects you can expect after receiving the vaccine, and why vaccines are important.
UPDATE: Beginning this week, those 65 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This 1D phase also includes people receiving care for cancer, transplant and dialysis. Avera patients in this group are being contacted to set up vaccine appointments. Vaccination is by appointment only.
The public can also go to Avera.org/covid-vaccine to fill out an online vaccine form. Those who are not in qualifying groups right now can sign up to be put on a waiting list, or can continue to watch for updates on the vaccine web page.
Those who do not have internet access can call 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372). Avera asks that people call only if they do not have access to internet as fielding a large amount of calls will limit the hotline’s ability to schedule those at-risk people in 1D who are now designated for the vaccine. If you are in 1D and currently eligible to be scheduled, you may also call the hotline to do so.
AVERA.ORG
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
The Dental Van will be at Avera Dakota Medical Square, 815 First Ave. S.E., March 8-12.
The CASSP Dental Program provides dental care to children 0-21 years old that do not have a dental home and have not seen a dentist in two years or more in the Aberdeen area.
No child is turned away for inability to pay.
To set up an appointment, call 211.
Dr. Lyle Biegler of Avera St. Luke's Hospital said this would typically be the time of year when flu cases are at their highest. Based on the numbers so far, he said, there will either be a late flu season or no real season at all.
https://www.aberdeennews.com/news/local/lack-of-travel-covid-19-precautions-help-keep-flu-cases-down-doctors-say/article_97f39726-7ac2-11eb-b3b2-973dc1a16547.html
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Lack of travel, COVID-19 precautions help keep flu cases down, doctors say
Avera St. Luke's has welcomed Dr. Keri Crewson and Dr. Rajat Shailly to its Hospitalist Team!
They join Dr. Ali Chaudhry, Dr. Blake Heinz, Dr. Ronald Rovang, and Sarah Jensen, PA-C in providing excellent care to our hospitalized patients. Hospitalists are instrumental in ensuring you receive the right care at the right time and assist in a smooth, speedy recovery during hospitalization. They work closely with other physician specialists during your stay to optimize your care.
We will be forever grateful to our Hospitalist Team for their dedication to their patients and our community as we navigated thru the pandemic.
We wish them a Happy National Hospitalist Day today (Thursday, March 4)!
Avera Health
February 23 at 8:07 PM ·
For aches, breaks or tears, trust your local Avera Orthopedics experts for comprehensive care.
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For aches, breaks or tears, trust your local Avera Orthopedics experts for comprehensive care.
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"For everything there is a season, A time for every activity under heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1
Early this spring, Avera St. Luke’s will begin to decommission Lourdes Hall, including the archway that connects the historical building to the main hospital, and the former Northeastern Mental Health buildings that are within Avera St. Luke’s main campus.
“We are carefully recognizing the heritage of this building while continuing on with our master campus planning,” said Todd Forkel, Regional President and CEO. “The building was first moved to campus because Avera St. Luke’s was growing, as were the care and services the hospital offered. Avera’s goal has always been to meet the need of the day, and the demolition of these buildings will help to ensure that we are always able to do that.”
The State of South Dakota has opened up COVID-19 vaccination to teachers beginning yesterday, March 8. Avera can now begin scheduling K-12, pre-K, and college faculty and staff, as well as child care providers.
Avera is working with school districts to provide education faculty and staff with access to schedule their vaccine.
Vaccine availability to different age groups will vary community-by-community, based on the age makeup of the community, and interest in the vaccine. South Dakotans in this group who have not already completed a waiting list request are encouraged to visit Avera.org/covid-vaccine to learn more.
Individuals who qualify under previous phases, such as medical workers, long term care residents, active cancer patients, dialysis patients, solid organ transplant patients, those over 65, and people with one qualifying chronic condition can also join Avera’s wait list.
Avera will continue to reach out to eligible patients, as supplies of vaccine allow.
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Avera Foundation
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Thanks to you and the incredible staff at Avera Cancer Institute, 500 thermometers were delivered to Avera Cancer Institute in Aberdeen. These thermometers will be given to cancer patients to monitor their temperature between treatments and appointments.
Your donations make a difference every day in the lives of our patients and their families. Thank you for making it happen!
Thank YOU for standing with Avera during these unprecedented times. It's been one year today since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization.
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Thank you for standing with Avera.
Avera Health
Yesterday at 7:30 PM ·
As we look back at a year filled with challenges, sacrifices, and loss, we want to take a moment to celebrate our health care workers. To these unsung heroes, we say thank you.
March 10, 2021 marks one year since COVID-19 was identified in the Avera footprint. Today, we pause to recite the Lord's Prayer, followed by a moment of silence to remember and honor the lives lost and all those affected by the pandemic. Whenever you are or whatever you're doing, please join us.
March 10, 2021 marks one year since COVID-19 was identified in the Avera footprint. Today, we pause to recite the Lord's Prayer, followed by a moment of silence to remember and honor the lives lost and all those affected by the pandemic. Whenever you are or whatever you're doing, please join us.
The State of South Dakota has opened up COVID-19 vaccination to teachers beginning yesterday, March 8. Avera can now begin scheduling K-12, pre-K, and college faculty and staff, as well as child care providers.
Avera is working with school districts to provide education faculty and staff with access to schedule their vaccine.
Vaccine availability to different age groups will vary community-by-community, based on the age makeup of the community, and interest in the vaccine. South Dakotans in this group who have not already completed a waiting list request are encouraged to visit Avera.org/covid-vaccine to learn more.
Individuals who qualify under previous phases, such as medical workers, long term care residents, active cancer patients, dialysis patients, solid organ transplant patients, those over 65, and people with one qualifying chronic condition can also join Avera’s wait list.
Avera will continue to reach out to eligible patients, as supplies of vaccine allow.
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On any level, we're proud to be a part of a community with amazing athletes. Bravo to great seasons for our area teams, including the Roncalli Girls' Basketball team.
“This is a way to thank the public for everything they’ve done with masking, social distancing, getting vaccinated when it’s offered to them. But we also want to reinforce that this isn’t over. So in order to continue with these guidelines, and being able to allow two visitors, we really want to encourage them to keep up with all of these practices.”
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/03/16/avera-st-lukes-adjusts-visitor-policy-as-vaccine-rollout-continues/
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Avera St. Luke’s adjusts visitor policy as vaccine rollout continues
If you need a ride to your vaccination appointment, dial 211 for a FREE Lyft ride! For best results, call as early in advance as possible.
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Helpline Center offers free Lyft rides to and from vaccine appointments
VISITOR POLICY UPDATE:
“The health and safety or our patients and our employees continues to be our highest priority, and we know patients benefit from have their loved ones visit. Because COVID-19 is still in our population, we must be cautious and yet hopeful as we expand visitation within our facilities,” said Regional President and CEO Todd Forkel.
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Hospital flooded with cards filled with hope for Covid patients and staff
Thank you Gwen Planteen from the Aberdeen Area Running Club for capturing this stunning photo of our arch over the weekend.
Bricks from this arch will remain on our campus, as they will be used to pave a path through Lourdes Park, a new greenspace that will give our employees, patients and families a place to enjoy the outdoors and decompress.
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Vaccinated pregnant woman passes antibodies to baby
"[The vaccine] really is a game changer. It gives people confidence to get out, to resume their normal lives. So this is the absolute best thing we can do in terms of combating this virus and getting it behind us." - Sen. John Thune, who toured our vaccine clinic inside the Avera Human Performance Center Aberdeen last Friday
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Watch as the first bricks fall from our beloved Lourdes Hall.
The traffic lane closest to Lourdes Hall has also been blocked off for this morning's decommissioning. North bound traffic maybe use the turning lane.
As a reminder, Third Avenue is closed from State Street to Lloyd Street. Our Emergency Department, the Avera Addiction Care Center and the Avera Breast Center may be accessed via Penn Street.
