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Brookings Health to Again Host Free, Understanding Medicare Sessions this Fall

2027 Clinical Enrichment Internship Program Now Open for Nursing Students

Brookings Health System has partnered again with the South Dakota Board of Nursing to offer a clinical enrichment program for nursing students. Applications for the paid summer internship are being accepted now until Oct. 15 at brookingshealth.org/CEP.

Surgical Suite Technology Upgrade Ensures Safe Procedures and Positive Patient Outcomes

Brookings Health System recently completed a $1.3 million upgrade to all three surgical suites at Brookings Hospital. By integrating the latest technology, Brookings Health continues to ensure patient safety while increasing staff efficiency during operating procedures.

Third Annual Diaper Drive to Help Area Families Who Face Diaper Need

New Beginnings Birth Center will hold a third annual diaper drive during National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Sept. 14 – 20. The donated diapers and wipes will be given to the Harvest Table and the Brookings Area United Way to help area families who face diaper need.

Fair & Klug Complete Clinical Enrichment Program at Brookings Health System

Nursing students Morgan Fair and Daniel Klug recently completed the clinical enrichment program at Brookings Health System, a partnership with the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

Aiming to Inspire Health Raises Over $30,500 to Support Local Healthcare

Over $30,500 was raised at Brookings Health System Foundation‘s seventeenth annual Aiming to Inspire Health fundraiser on Thursday, Aug. 13. The event was held at Brookings Gun Club, rural Brookings, S.D., and presented by First Bank & Trust.

Brookings Hospital Named to New Forbes Top Hospitals by State List

Brookings Hospital was recently named to Forbes Top Hospitals by State 2026, one of five listed South Dakota hospitals. It is the highest rated South Dakota hospital across all five quality measures.

Brookings Health Recognized for Advancing Rural Stroke Care

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts, have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Brookings Health System’s emergency team is committed to changing that.

Brookings Health’s Sleep Lab Reaccredited

Brookings Health System’s Sleep Diagnostics Facility was recently reaccredited through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for polysomnography services both at the hospital-based testing facility and the home sleep testing setting.

Ohmann Hired as Nursing Director at The Neighborhoods at Brookview

Tierra Ohmann, RN, was recently hired as nursing director at The Neighborhoods at Brookview skilled nursing facility.