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Brookings Health System officially announced today it has extended a lease agreement to Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center of Sioux Falls to operate the kidney dialysis unit housed within the hospital. July 1 is the anticipated transition date.
Brookings Health System Celebrates National EMS Week
This week, May 20-26, Brookings Health System will celebrate National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week to honor the dedication of EMTs, paramedics, first responders, and others who provide lifesaving services to our community.
Brookings Health System Breaks Ground for New Skilled Nursing Facility
Although digging began in April, yesterday Brookings Health System ceremonially broke ground for construction of the organization’s new skilled nursing facility.
Barbara Anderson Hired as New Brookings Health System Foundation Development Officer
Barbara Anderson, a 35-year resident of Brookings, has been hired by Brookings Health System to fulfill the role of foundation development officer.
Popular Safe Sitter Class to be Offered at Brookings Health System this Summer
Brookings Health System will once again offer the popular Safe Sitter Class this summer. The first session is scheduled for May 30-31, and the second session is scheduled for Aug. 2-3. Classes are from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in hospital conference rooms A and B.
National Nurses Week Recognized by Brookings Health System
This week, May 6-12, Brookings Health System recognizes the significant contributions made by members of the organization’s own nursing staff, which includes nearly 200 RNs, LPNs, CRNAs, ward secretaries, OR techs, CNAs and nursing assistants, during National Nurses Week.
Brookings Health System Recognizes Better Hearing and Speech Month
During the month of May, Brookings Health System is recognizing the significant contributions speech-language pathologists and speech therapy has made to the field of medicine by celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month.
Clinical Laboratory Professionals Recognized by Brookings Health System
Brookings Health System is recognizing the significant contributions clinical laboratory professionals have made to the field of medicine by celebrating National Medical Laboratory Professional’s Week, April 22-28.
New Occupational and Physical Therapy Area Opens at Brookings Health System
Brookings Health System recently renovated existing space to create more room for occupational and physical therapy, doubling the overall treatment area for rehabilitation. The health system started seeing physical therapy patients in the renovated space last week, with occupational therapy patients soon to follow.
New Volunteer Program Launches at Brookings Health System
Brookings Health System officially announced today the launch of the organization’s new volunteer program.