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Welcome Dr. Dreessen!
Fall 2020
Dr. Adrian Dreessen, M.D., recently joined the care team at Brookings Hospital’s emergency room. Dr. Dreessen comes to Brookings Health System from CHI Health in Omaha. He has frequently vacationed in the Brookings area and has two children attending South Dakota State University this fall.
The Magic of Handwashing
Fall 2020
Handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of germs, including influenza and corona viruses. Clean hands have the super power to prevent germs from spreading from person-to-person and throughout an entire community—from the home and workplace to schools and hospitals.
Building Trusting Relationships at Home
Fall 2020
This year Brookings Health System celebrates the 25th year of hospice services and 35th year of home health care. The multidisciplinary team of nurses, aides, therapists, social worker, chaplain, physicians, and other care professionals have not only delivered exceptional care to patients—but also earned their trust.