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Brookings Health to Provide Information on Advance Directives

Brookings Health System will provide information on advance health care directives on National Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital front lobby. Staff will also be available to discuss and answer questions about advance directives.

Bumann Joins Arlington Medical Center Staff

Physician Assistant (PA-C) Karen Bumann will join Nurse Practitioner Tonya Froehlich and the staff at Arlington Medical Center as of March 20. She will be available to see patients in Arlington every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Her addition to the staff will allow Arlington Medical Center to care for patients 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Brookings Health System Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care

Brookings Health System’s hospital has been named as one of the 2014 America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by WomenCertified, Inc, home of the Women’s Choice Award.

Brookings Health System Generates $27 Million Annually to Local Economy

A new study conducted by the South Dakota Census Data Center and commissioned by Brookings Health System shows Brookings Health System generates $27 million annually to Brookings County’s local economy in relation to wealth and job creation. The report is based on data from the 2010 census and labor data from 2011.

Brookings Health System Respiratory Care Team becomes Certified COPD Educators

Brookings Health System’s respiratory care team recently completed certification for all respiratory therapists to be Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) educators.

Free Understanding Grief Education Classes Start in March

Brookings Health System will once again hold its popular six-week educational series, Understanding Grief, led by Social Worker Mavis Gehant.

Morgan Appointed to Brookings Health System Board of Trustees

Jim Morgan, retired CEO of Daktronics, was recently appointed to Brookings Health System’s Board of Trustees.

Gudvangen Trained to Perform Robotic-Assisted Surgery

OBGYN Dr. Richard Gudvangen recently became certified to perform robotic-assisted surgery at Brookings Health System.

Nelson becomes Certified Foot Care Nurse

Bonnie Nelson, RN at Brookings Health System, recently completed her training to become a certified foot care nurse (CFCN) from the Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board. She performs foot care for patients at Brookings Health System’s foot care clinics.

The Neighborhoods at Brookview Sees Improvements with New Care Model

The Neighborhoods at Brookview’s latest family/resident survey indicates the new skilled nursing home has seen an improvement in overall satisfaction since incorporating the new household model of long-term care.