Surgery at Avera Sacred Heart
It's Your Choice
When Darwin Tessier needed hip surgery, he chose Avera Sacred Heart Hospital.
“The safety of having physician anesthesiologists overseeing my anesthesia was very important to me.The knowledge that Avera Sacred Heart is a full-service hospital that had all the backup resources should something go wrong was also an important factor in my decision.”
With four board-certified anesthesiologists and six nurse anesthetists, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital provides the highest level of safety in the Yankton area. Best of all - it’s all backed by a full-service hospital.
Best of all - it’s all backed by a full-service hospital.

Darwin watches his granddaughters, Morgan (left) and Madason (right) play soccer in area tournaments.