More than a century has passed since the light of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital began to shine on Yankton when the Benedictine Sisters began to provide care and compassion to the sick - first opening their doors in 1897. Today our light casts a healing glow over 120,000 residents in southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska and now illuminates a state-of-the-art center of care, ever expanding to meet the changing needs of this region. And yet...it is still the same simple light of healing that has always guided our mission ... to reach out to those who are hurting.
Recent News and Visiting Hours Articles
August 20, 2008
Free Meditation Workshop Offered
Dr. Michael McVay, Medical Director, of the Avera Center for MindBodySpirit will be offering a free workshop to explore and practice meditation from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in the Avera Professional Office Pavilion & Education Center.
August 19, 2008
Healthy Eating for Kids
It’s back to school time, which also means packing brown-bag lunches occasionally for some of you. For many kids, eating well is almost equivalent to doing homework. Luckily, children’s eating habits are much easier to change than those of adults. Kid-friendly doesn’t have to mean a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Kids tend to be curious by nature and sometimes are not given enough credit for their willingness to try new foods. With a little creativity you, and your kids can pack a healthy lunch that is fun at the same time.
August 11, 2008
Sharpen up your Summer with Healthy Feet
Summer is here! If you are determined to start an exercise program, train for that marathon you have always said you would do, or just want to take up walking (let’s not forget Riverboat Days this weekend), then it is time to get started.