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Aberdeen, Watertown hospitals have beds available for COVID …

WebNumber of COVID-19 patients is increasing. According to data from the South Dakota Department of Health, as of Thursday, the seven Sanford hospitals in South …

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Amid ongoing shortage, Presentation College offers new nursing …

WebA new program at Presentation. The evolving health care industry caused Presentation to implement a few changes. Welling said the school has added a practical …

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New CEO begins at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield

WebKaren Sjurseth has started her new duties as the chief executive officer at Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, which is an Avera Partner health facility in the …

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Lawmakers working to fix gaps in SD mental health services

WebPIERRE — People looking for mental health care in South Dakota have limited options. If they’re in a mental health crisis, only half of the state’s residents have …

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Avera St. Luke's in Aberdeen to expand mental health, women's …

Web1:24. Avera St. Luke's has announced plans to invest $17.25 million to expand three departments in Aberdeen — behavioral health, women's services and …

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South Dakota voters will find 2 Medicaid expansion measures on …

Web1:27. Some advocates for Medicaid expansion in South Dakota are concerned that two ballot measures with different language and separate backers but the same …

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Ontario County adds second date for free Newborn Care Class

WebRegistration for Ontario County Public Health's first free Newborn Care Class in June filled up in 48 hours, but now a second date is being offered. The class will be …

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Programs aim to help rural medical services in South Dakota

WebAn ad hoc group comprised of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, South Dakota State Medical Association, Northeast and West River Area …

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Brown County reported 28 additional COVID-19 cases this week …

WebBrown County reported 28 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 28 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has …

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How South Dakota long-term care is moving on a year into COVID …

Web0:51. The past year has been a long, rough one for both residents and workers at South Dakota’s long-term care facilities. COVID-19 has led to outbreaks, …

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Virus antibody treatment available, effective but delivery slower …

WebAs of Jan. 19, HHS had purchased about 785,000 doses of the two drugs and had delivered more than 580,000 to states and territories, according to the department’s …

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south dakota news watch suicide numbers rising

WebIn South Dakota, 186 people died by suicide in 2020, compared with 185 in 2019 and 168 in 2018. Suicide is the the ninth-leading cause of death in South Dakota, …

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New VA clinic open in Aberdeen

WebOthers are in Eagle Butte, Dakota Dunes, Mission, Pierre, Pine Ridge, Rapid City, Watertown and Winner. The Aberdeen clinic is planning on hosting a drive-thru flu …

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SD taking first steps to address high rate of maternal death in …

WebThe CDC estimates that roughly 700 American women die due to pregnancy related complications every year. In 2017, the country’s maternal mortality ratio was 19 …

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South Dakota doctors need more options to combat opioid …

WebWith South Dakota providers writing 42.6 opioid prescriptions for every 100 people in 2018, it is time to rethink our over-reliance on opioid-based painkillers.

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Legacy Healthcare takes control of SD nursing homes in receivership

WebOn July 1, Legacy Healthcare took over operations of the 16 remaining South Dakota nursing facilities in receivership. Chicago-based Legacy is an affiliate operating …

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Daniel Bjerknes hired as Avera St. Luke's regional president, CEO

Web0:45. Daniel Bjerknes has been hired as regional president and CEO of Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. As top executive in the Avera St. Luke’s region, he will be …

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1 hospital visit, many bills

WebAnswer: When you visit the hospital, you’re frequently dealing with more than one company. So, you’ll get more than one bill. For example, you might go to the …

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Sanford Aberdeen hires new CEO

WebSanford Aberdeen Medical Center has named Ashley Erickson as its new CEO. Erickson, 28, said her start date is set for Jan. 5. "To work for a health system with …

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