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New Holmium Laser Helps Patients with Kidney, Bladder and Ureteral Stones

1/28/2013

Brookings Health System of Brookings, SD, recently added a new holmium laser to its surgical unit to help treat patients with kidney, bladder and ureteral stones. Urologists from Urology Specialists of Sioux Falls will begin performing same-day holmium laser lithotripsy at Brookings Health System on Feb. 1.

New Testing for Patients on Coumadin Available at Arlington Medical Center

Arlington Medical Center in Arlington, SD, recently added new testing equipment to check the clotting tendency of blood for patients who take the medication Coumadin.

Foundation Kicks off Campaign to Raise $600,000 for The Neighborhoods at Brookview

Brookings Health System Foundation officially launched the “Make this House a Home” campaign today to raise $600,000 in funds for The Neighborhoods at Brookview, the new skilled nursing facility currently under construction.

Brookings Health System Awarded Health Information Exchange Connectivity Grant

1/10/2013

Brookings Health System was recently awarded a Health Information Exchange (HIE) Connectivity Grant by the South Dakota Department of Health. The health system will be one of the first health care providers in the state capable of exchanging electronic health records with other providers.

New Year’s Baby Arrives at Brookings Health System

A son was born to Xieyang Tao and her husband, Doug O’Mara, of Oldham, S.D., on Monday, Jan. 7, making him the first baby of the New Year born at Brookings Health System.

New Simulator Helps Train Ambulance Paramedics

A new training simulator for central lines will help Brookings Health System paramedic staff prepare for taking care of patients with a central line in an emergency situation.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Outreach Clinic Coming to Brookings Health System

Dr. Richard Howard of the Sioux Falls Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery will start holding an outreach clinic at Brookings Health System. Starting in January, he will be available to see patients the third Tuesday of each month.

New Digital, High-Resolution Imaging Equipment Helps Care Providers Treat Patients

Brookings Health System of Brookings, SD, recently purchased a new portable x-ray and a new ultrasound system. Both medical imaging systems are completely digital and produce high-resolution pictures, creating greater detail to help physicians better diagnose and treat patients.

“Christmas Store” Helps Brookview Residents Shop for Holiday Gifts

Brookview Manor setup the second annual Resident Christmas Store on Monday, Dec. 10 in the facility living room, allowing residents to use gift tickets to purchase Christmas presents.

New Skilled Nursing Facility to be Called The Neighborhoods at Brookview

Brookings Health System has selected The Neighborhoods at Brookview as the name for the new skilled nursing facility, currently under construction and scheduled to open summer 2013.