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Hanson Joins Brookings Health System Board of Trustees

Shawna Hanson of Volga, S.D., was recently appointed to Brookings Health System’s Board of Trustees.

"Every Sole Deserves a Sock" Drive to Benefit Salvation Army of Brookings

Brookings Health System’s Wound Center asks the community to participate in the fourth annual “Every Sole Deserves a Sock” drive from now through the end of February. All new pairs of socks donated during the drive will be given to The Salvation Army of Brookings to help struggling individuals and families in Brookings County. 

New Year’s Baby Arrives Right on Time at Brookings Health

Noelle Ira Stangle, the daughter of Carlyn and Sam Stangle of Brandt, S.D., was born at 4:26 p.m. on Jan. 1, making her the first baby of the New Year at Brookings Health System. She weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. and measured 20.5 inches long.

Registration Open for Childbirth Support Specialists Doula Training

Registration is now open for the Childbirth Support Specialists Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop scheduled for Mar. 7 and 8 at Brookings Health System.

Home Health & Hospice Nurse Kyla Huntimer Receives DAISY Award

Today Brookings Health System honored Home Health & Hospice Nurse Kyla Huntimer, R.N., with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.

Brookings Hospital Named to Inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals List

Brookings Hospital was recently named to the 2026 Forbes Top Hospitals list, a new rating system which evaluates general acute care hospitals throughout the United States. Brookings Hospital is one of only 253 hospitals across the nation to receive an overall 5-star rating from the media company and is the highest rated South Dakota hospital across all five quality measures.

New Beginnings Birth Center Launches TeamBirth Program for Labor and Delivery

New Beginnings Birth Center at Brookings Health System is enhancing local maternity care by launching the TeamBirth program, becoming the first maternity unit in South Dakota to implement the nationally recognized initiative.

Hoerner Named New Inpatient Care and Case Management Nursing Director

Austin Hoerner, RN, has been promoted as the new inpatient care and case management nursing director. 

Brookings Health Recognized with Ninth Consecutive Performance Leadership Award

As part National Rural Health Day, Brookings Health System announced it has been recognized with a Performance Leadership Award in the outcomes measured category. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation. It is Brookings Health’s ninth consecutive year receiving a Performance Leadership Award.

Emily’s Hope and Let’s Be Clear Expand Free Naloxone Access with New Box at Brookings Health System

Emily’s Hope, in partnership with Let’s Be Clear, is proud to announce the installation of a new community-access naloxone distribution box at Brookings Health System’s emergency entrance. This life-saving initiative expands access to naloxone across South Dakota and supports the mission to prevent opioid overdose deaths.