Forum to Take Local Look at the Opioid Epidemic
Brookings Health System is partnering with the Brookings County States Attorney, Brookings County Sheriff, Avera Medical Group, South Dakota State University, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, East Central Behavioral Health, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Hauffe Dental Clinic, and Animal Medical Center to shine a local spotlight on the national opioid epidemic.
Brookings Community Opioid Guardianship Forum
5:45 AM
We are partnering with the Brookings County States Attorney, Brookings County Sheriff, Avera Medical Group, South Dakota State University, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, East Central Behavioral Health, the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Hauffe Dental Clinic, and Animal Medical Center to shine a local spotlight on the national opioid epidemic.
Thursday, August 16
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Brookings City and County Government Center
- Chambers, Room 310
Thursday, August 16
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Brookings City and County Government Center
- Chambers, Room 310
Ostomy Education Scheduled for Aug. 6
Brookings Health System will hold a free ostomy education session on Monday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. in Brookings Hospital Conference Room A.
Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs and Communications of the Dying
5:45 AM
Since becoming a hospice nurse in 1981, Maggie Callanan has studied, taught, and written about death and dying. This includes the unique and symbolic communication of the dying, which is often labeled as “confused language” and consequently often ignored by professional and family caregivers.
Thursday, August 30
- 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Community Life Center
Johnson Re-Earns Certified Sterile Processing Management Credential
OR Central Sterile Reprocessing Supervisor Roxanne Johnson, RN, was recently re-credentialed as Certified Sterile Processing Management by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.
Safe Sitter Class Scheduled for Aug. 3
Registration is now open for Brookings Health System’s popular Safe Sitter Class. Paramedic Wendy Long will teach a session on Friday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in hospital conference room C.
Activities Update
Summer 2018
Happy summer! We sure have been busy here at The Neighborhoods the last few months and the rest of summer looks to be just as busy.
Greetings from Maple Ridge and Ash Boulevard
Summer 2018
Summer has arrived! Our residents have started to enjoy getting out on the patios for afternoon snacks, visits with friends and family and to just enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
Spring and Summer Happenings on Oak Lane and Birch Way
Summer 2018
Over the course of this spring we have enjoyed the time out on the patio and the nice weather as it comes and goes. It feels as though everyone has a "spring" in their step and we are all feeling good.
Elm Pass and Pine Trail Happenings
Summer 2018
Just imagine, turning 103 years old and getting to ride in an ice cream truck! Well that’s what happened this past month to Elm Pass resident Irene Groon.