Dr. Patrick Moriarty Becomes Mako Certified
Dr. Patrick Moriarty of Avera Medical Group Specialty Care was recently certified to perform surgical procedures on the Mako Robot at Brookings Health System. He is the second orthopedic surgeon at Brookings Hospital, along with Dr. Mark Mayer, who is able to perform robotic-arm assisted total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements.
Upcoming Ostomy Educational Event
Brookings Health System is hosting a free educational event discussing day to day challenges and troubleshooting of living with an ostomy on Monday, April 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. in Brookings Hospital Conference Room A. Lisa Malone, certified wound ostomy nurse, will lead the event.
Maker Studio Robotics Day
11:21 PM
Brookings Health is partnering with the Children’s museum of South Dakota. Their Maker’s Studio is hosting the Stryker Mako System, a tool that uses robotic technology to assist physicians during orthopedic surgery.
Tuesday, April 17
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Children's Museum of South Dakota
Meet Mako
11:21 PM
Come meet the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System and experience the future of joint replacements on Monday, April 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Hy-Vee.
Monday, April 16
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Brookings Hy-Vee
Local Dermatology Services Now Available
Paige Jones, PA-C of Avera Medical Group Specialty Care is now providing dermatology services in the Brookings community.
Where's Mako?
11:21 PM
The newest addition to Brookings Health System for knee and hip replacement surgery is the Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery system, which is changing the surgical experience. Mako is out and about getting acquainted with its new home in Brookings this week, but where is it? Tell us where you think Mako is for a chance to win a $250 gift package from Brookings Health System!
Tuesday, April 10
- 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Brookings Health System
Wednesday, April 11
- 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Brookings Health System
Thursday, April 12
- 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Brookings Health System
Friday, April 13
- 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Brookings Health System
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Howard Will Begin Seeing Patients at Outreach Clinic
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Thomas Howard from Sioux Falls Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery will begin seeing patients at Brookings Health System’s outreach clinic April 10. Following that clinic date, he will be available the third Tuesday of every month.
Newman Recognized as One of South Dakota’s Top Nurses
Mandy Newman, RN, was recognized by the American Health Council (AMC) as one of America’s best nurses and one of the top 100 nurses in South Dakota. She was also honored with the Award of Excellence.
