Catholic Values
Avera’s sponsors, the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, encourage all members of the Avera community to understand their work as a healing ministry and to demonstrate God's love for all people. As a Catholic health care organization, Avera is committed to promoting and defending human dignity, caring for the whole person, and giving special attention to the needs of the poor and marginalized. We’re dedicated to maintaining the health and well-being of the rural communities of our region.
Avera adheres to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, a document developed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. It provides authoritative guidance on certain moral issues that face Catholic health care today, and also explains how that guidance flows from the Church’s teaching on the dignity of every person, each of whom is created in God’s image.
Community Benefits and Charity Care
As a health care ministry, Avera provides care to all who come to us, regardless of their ability pay, through our charity care and financial assistance programs. We provide other community benefits such as:
- Community health services and screenings
- Health professions education
- Subsidized services, including Careflight, emergency services, hospice care, transplant and more
- Research
- Financial and in-kind contributions
- Community-building activities
- Assistance for travel, prescriptions and housing for those who need support outside of their local facilities
Mission Development
Avera provides leaders and employees with development opportunities to grow in their understanding of mission concepts and living out the Avera mission and values of compassion, hospitality and stewardship. Many of our employees find meaning and purpose in being part of something bigger than themselves and working toward the greater good.
Avera welcomes patients and employees of all faith backgrounds, we value the gifts and talents that all people bring from many diverse backgrounds. Learn about Avera’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
