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Subscribe to our RSS feed Subscribe to our RSS feedBrookings Health System Removes Gallbladder Through Belly Button Incision with da Vinci® Robot
Brookings Health System’s surgical team recently performed their first da Vinci® single-site gallbladder surgery. The patient’s gallbladder was removed through one tiny incision in the belly button, the human body’s natural scar, making the procedure virtually scarless.
Over $620,000 Donated to Make This House a Home
Brookings Health System Foundation announced a total of $620,225 in gifts and pledges were raised as a result of the “Make this House a Home” campaign. The total, exceeding the goal of $600,000, was revealed during the open house ceremony held May 31 at The Neighborhoods at Brookview, the new skilled nursing facility on Yorkshire Drive.
New Alzheimer’s Support Group to Meet June 6 at Brookings Health System
A new Alzheimer’s support group will begin meeting monthly at Brookings Health System’s hospital conference rooms A and B starting on June 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. Subsequent monthly meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month at the same time and place.
White Medical Clinic Selected to Participate in Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 Childhood Obesity Program
White Medical Clinic in White, SD, has been selected by Brookings Health System to implement the Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program to screen for childhood obesity and healthy lifestyles for area youth.
Arlington Selected as Pilot Community for Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 Childhood Obesity Program
Arlington, SD, has been selected by Brookings Health System as a pilot community to implement the Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 childhood obesity program.
Make This House a Home Campaign Exceeds Goal
Brookings Health System Foundation has exceeded the goal set for the “Make this House a Home” campaign. In January, the Foundation announced its intent to raise $600,000 in funds by June 1 for The Neighborhoods at Brookview, the new skilled nursing facility.
New CT Scanner Quickly Produces High Resolution Images, Helping Physicians Care for Patients
A new, 32-slice Computerized Tomography (CT) system, also known as a CAT scanner, at Brookings Health System produces high-resolution, digital pictures, creating greater detail to help physicians better diagnose and treat patients.
Brookings Health System to Hold Sixth Annual EMS Rodeo
In recognition of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, Brookings Health System’s Ambulance Service will hold their sixth annual EMS Rodeo on Wednesday, May 22 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Park in Brookings, SD.
Public Invited to Learn More About da Vinci® Robotic Hysterectomy Surgery
Dr. Ellen Hopper, OBGYN, of the Avera Medial Group-Brookings will hold a free informational presentation and question and answer session on da Vinci® robotic-assisted hysterectomy on Monday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Brookings Health System’s hospital conference rooms A and B.
The Neighborhoods at Brookview Open House Scheduled for May 31
Brookings Health System’s new skilled nursing facility, The Neighborhoods at Brookview, will host a public open house on Friday, May 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the facility’s location, 2421 Yorkshire Drive in Brookings.