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“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 third annual “Every Sole Deserves a Sock” drive this 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.

Barlund, Jones and Eischens Join Health System Board of Trustees

Jennifer Barlund, David Jones and Dr. Shelby Eischens, M.D., were recently appointed to Brookings Health System’s Board of Trustees.

Pickrel Joins Brookings Health as Quality Director

Tara Pickrel, RN, recently joined Brookings Health System’s team as the organization's new quality director.

Brookings Health Scores 100% Again on CDC’s Infant Feeding Practices Survey

For the third time, Brookings Health System scored 100 of 100 points on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) survey of Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC).

Doula Training Scholarship Open to Bi-Lingual Spanish Applicants

Brookings Health System is providing two scholarships to bi-lingual individuals who speak both Spanish and English for the upcoming birth and postpartum doula workshop, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

New Year’s Baby Celebrated at Brookings Health

August “Gus” Graham McCuen, the son of Meredith and LaMonte McCuen of Brookings, was born at 1:55 a.m. on Jan. 1, making him the first baby of the New Year at Brookings Health System. He weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. and measured 20.75 inches long.

Brookings Health’s Extraordinary Nurses Honored with The DAISY Award

Today Brookings Health System recognized four nurses with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®: Shelly Deknikker, Savannah Price, Sara Klug and Nancy DeBoer.

Registration Open for Childbirth Support Specialists Doula Training

Registration is now open for the Childbirth Support Specialists Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop scheduled for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Brookings Health System.

Brookings Health Designated U.S. Best-in-Class Employer

Brookings Health System has been designated a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer in the midsize category by Gallagher, a leading insurance brokerage, risk management, HR and benefits consulting company. Gallagher creates a Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis to identify organizations that excel in optimizing employee and organizational well-being.

Ambulance Service Recognized with Career EMS Service Award

Brookings Health System’s Ambulance service received the Career EMS Service Award at the 2024 South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association (SDEMSA) conference in Spearfish, S.D., this fall. The honor celebrates Brookings Health’s Ambulance team for going above and beyond in their commitment to saving lives and improving healthcare.