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Brookings Health System Invited to Present on Healthcare Technology

Brookings Health System staff presented on Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology to other medical professionals in South Dakota on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) convention in Rapid City.

Birth Experience Focus Groups Spur Changes at New Beginnings Birth Center; Third Focus Group Re-Scheduled for Oct. 25

In response to feedback from the recently held birth experience focus groups, and as a part of the ongoing initiative to improve labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care, Brookings Health System has initiated a series of changes at New Beginnings Birth Center.

Brookview Manor Residents "Gone Fishing" Wednesday

Ten Brookview Manor residents took in the sunshine and fresh air at Oakwood Lakes State Park on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for Brookview Manor's annual fishing trip, a tradition that began in the 1980s.

Brookings Health System Celebrates National Health IT Week, Sept. 12-16

Health information technology improves the quality of healthcare delivery, increases patient safety, decreases medical errors, and strengthens the interaction between patients and healthcare providers.

Community Wellness 5K Fun Run-Walk to Be Held Oct. 1

Brookings Health System and the Brookings Hy-Vee will hold the second annual Community Wellness 5K Fun Run-Walk on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Brookings Hy-Vee parking lot.

Brookings Health System Starts New Volunteer Doula Program

8/29/2011

As a part of the ongoing initiative to improve labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care, and in response to feedback from the recently held birth experience focus groups, Brookings Health System is starting a new volunteer doula program, targeted to begin Oct. 1.

Brookings Health System to Launch Silent Hospitals Help Healing (SHHH) Pilot Program

Brookings Health System will launch the new Silent Hospitals Help Healing (SHHH) pilot program on Sept. 5 and is asking the public for their cooperation.

Brookings Health System Participated Today in Statewide Hospital Preparedness Exercise

Brookings Health System participated today in the yearly statewide hospital preparedness exercise to practice techniques and improve overall emergency preparedness at the local, regional and state levels.

Brookings Health System to Host Free Breastfeeding Workshops

As a part of the ongoing initiative to improve labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care, and in response to feedback from the recently held birth experience focus groups, Brookings Health System will host "Breastfeeding: the First Hour" workshops.

Home Health Earns High Rating from State

Brookings Health System's home health department recently earned a high, no deficiencies rating from the South Dakota Department of Health.