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Watch out for insurance scams when open enrollment begins

Open enrollment for health insurance is starting soon. Insurance plans can be confusing, and you want to make sure you protect yourself from potential scams. What you need to know ahead of open enrollment in this video.

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‘We Care, Pink Hair’ event raises awareness for breast cancer

One in eight women will get breast cancer. That’s why this breast cancer awareness month, Avera is raising awareness around this disease with hair extensions. Watch how Avera employees are doing their part by participating in a ‘We Care, Pink Hair’ event.

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Emerging medical field looks at DNA to understand drug interactions

Learn about pharmacogenomics, the study of how a person’s genes affect their response to drugs. Everyone’s body processes medications differently, so what may work for the average person, may not work for you. Listen here to learn Avera’s role in this field.

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Avera’s Commitment to Rural Health Displayed in Cancer Care

Avera Cancer Institute experts collaborate to offer the most advanced care options, including access to Phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trials at multiple locations.

November 20, 2024
Dr. Mara Groom Named Chief Medical Officer of Avera Medical Group

Mara Groom, DO, MBA, has been named the new Chief Medical Officer for Avera Medical Group. She is a physician at Lakes Regional Healthcare, an Avera partner facility, in Spirit Lake, IA.

November 20, 2024
Northern State University Partners with Avera to Launch Advanced Nursing Simulation Center

Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, in partnership with Avera, is developing an advanced simulation center for nursing students to have lifelike patient care practice.

November 13, 2024
Avera McKennan Fitness Center Management to Transition to GreatLIFE

Avera McKennan Fitness Center Management to Transition to GreatLIFE December 1.

November 1, 2024
Avera Announces Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign to Support Women’s and Children’s Services

Avera announces a $50 million fundraising campaign, Tomorrow’s Promise, the largest philanthropic campaign in the region to support comprehensive women’s and children’s services.

October 28, 2024

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Understanding Your Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer

Genetic counseling and testing can help you understand your genetic risk for cancer. If you’re concerned about your risk, a genetic test can provide you with information.

November 18, 2024
Diabetes and Medications Used to Treat the Disease

Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. According to the CDC, about 38 million adults have diabetes.

November 15, 2024
Never Alone in the Fight: Veterans Bond Goes Beyond Service

November 11th is a day reserved for stories of bravery, honor and sacrifice, to help remind civilians of the legacy carried by the nation’s service members. The men and women of the armed forces have faced many fights, but for two veterans in Pierre, the power of friendship and service transcends generations.

November 11, 2024
Dislocated No More: How Surgery Helped Teen With Rare Knee Issues

Genes are what make each one of us unique, but sometimes that uniqueness puts us at a medical disadvantage. That’s the case for a Pierre teen who is hopeful his rare knee condition will soon be behind him.

November 4, 2024
Trick or Treat? Choose Healthier Options This Halloween

Too much Halloween candy got you spooked? How do you avoid overdoing it after trick-or-treating? Avera Registered Dietitian Bridgette Bienias provides tips for a healthier holiday.

October 31, 2024