Thursday, March 7 2013 10:30 PM EST2013-03-08 03:30:13 GMT
Dan Marnach is rushed to the Avera Heart Hospital in a serious heart attack simulation
It's often said that time is money. Well when it comes to the heart, time is muscle. For medical professionals it takes plenty of practice to give quality care as quick as possible. What you are aboutMore >>
It's often said that time is money. Well when it comes to the heart, time is muscle. For medical professionals it takes plenty of practice to give quality care as quick as possible. What you are aboutMore >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 10:30 PM EST2013-01-25 03:30:05 GMT
Tim and Shawna Gisi talk about Tim's scary situation when he had a massive heart attack in the ER
There's an old saying, "things aren't always what they seem." For one an Aberdeen man, truer words were never spoken. Tim Gisi thought breakfast wasn't agreeing with him, but something told him thisMore >>
There's an old saying, "things aren't always what they seem." For one an Aberdeen man, truer words were never spoken. Tim Gisi thought breakfast wasn't agreeing with him, but something told him this was more than your average heart burnMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 10:00 PM EDT2010-05-27 03:00:06 GMT
Each year thousands of lives are saved because of external defibrillators. The compact devices located in public areas check a person's heart rhythm and even administer a shock if necessary. Being a GoodMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:54 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:54:55 GMT
The winter sports season is underway but before you head out to ski and snowboard don't forget your helmet and wrist guards. "They're very important because we treat broken wrists and the majority ofMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:49 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:49:07 GMT
For many, Advent is a season of keeping vigil. Loved ones keep vigil with patients who are ill and are waiting for fulfillment but it can be difficult to keep vigil alone and to sustain hope.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:46 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:46:59 GMT
The holidays can be a difficult time for patients and their families facing illness. Avera McKennan hospital employees have turned into Christmas elves, making sure 15 needy families will have a specialMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:43 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:43:24 GMT
The holidays can be a difficult time for patients and their families facing illness, injury or disease. In today's Avera Medical Minute we're looking at how the Avera McKennan Foundation and hospitalMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:41 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:41:01 GMT
Millions of Americans try to lose weight and blame themselves when they don't. Experts say it's not all about willpower but about finding the right support to reach those goals. Jenni Struck, DirectorMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:38 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:38:18 GMT
Millions of Americans try to lose weight - and blame themselves when they don't. Experts say it's not about willpower, but about finding the right support to reach those goals.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:36 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:36:00 GMT
The 3 Tesla MRI is more than just advanced technology. The system is helping doctors save lives. "The big deal is that it provides a faster scanning time," said Dr. Daniel Crosby a Radiologist with theMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:30 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:30:37 GMT
The demand for advanced medical imaging and image-guided procedures has increased dramatically as doctors use the power of imaging to diagnose and treat a broad range of medical problems.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:28 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:28:27 GMT
Rehabilitation after a heart attack or other serious cardiac problem is designed to reduce the risk of further heart damage, or even death. After two heart bypass surgeries Albert Benoit knew he had toMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:25 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:25:35 GMT
Rehabilitation after a heart attack or other serious cardiac problem is designed to reduce the risk of further heart damage, or even death, while the patient returns to a life as normal as possiblMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:23 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:23:08 GMT
Multiple Myeloma is an incurable but treatable cancer that can affect the bones, kidneys and blood counts. It is treated with chemotherapy and often a bone marrow transplant. Bone pain, repeated infectionsMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:20 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:20:07 GMT
The Avera Research Institute and the Avera Cancer Institute recently enrolled the first subject in the nation into a study for patients with Multiple Myeloma.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:17 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:17:45 GMT
Painful periods made Michelle Thranum feel miserable. "It wears you down for one to where you're just beyond exhaustion and you get tired of living that way," she said. She opted to have Novasure EndometrialMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:14 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:14:54 GMT
A woman's quality of life may be greatly affected by menstrual disorders. In fact, about 20 percent of women experience menorrhagia, or excessive menstrual bleeding. Treatment options include havingMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:12 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:12:51 GMT
The Schroders feel relieved Dr. James Hammel a leading pediatric surgeon came to Sioux falls because of a unique partnership with Avera McKennan and Children's Hospital of Omaha.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:08 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:08:54 GMT
Children have special medical needs. The same considerations are true when treating a baby's malformed heart, which has its own anatomy and timing.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 9:06 PM EDT2010-05-27 02:06:45 GMT
End-of-life care is hard to talk about. But families can feel better knowing there's a place where their loved ones can find dignity and quality as they near death. The Dougherty Hospice House officiallyMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:55 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:55:25 GMT
Avera McKennan Hospital opened its new emergency department In December. Staff and physicians designed the new unit to maximize efficiency but their ultimate goal was effective emergency care. If youMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:52 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:52:44 GMT
A slip and fall not only hurts but could require Orthopedic Surgery. National Guardsman Sean Rogers might not make a professional basketball team with his moves on the court.Still, his footwork is prettyMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:51 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:51:06 GMT
Foot and ankle injuries are very common and can occur in any number of situations, including sports injuries and every day slip and falls. In today's Avera Medical Minute we'll find out how disordersMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:48 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:48:22 GMT
A diagnosis of cancer impacts the entire family, especially children. They often find it difficult to talk about their feelings regarding their loved ones cancer diagnosis. While some parents are veryMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:46 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:46:20 GMT
Each family has its own unique way of dealing with a cancer diagnosis, some parents are very straightforward with their children; others may feel hesitant about sharing too much information in orderMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:44 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:44:19 GMT
Varner Beals is at North Central Heart for his annual stress test. It's been a tough year and he's having a hard time keeping up. "I'm in the bee business and I had a short year for no reason," he said.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:42 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:42:08 GMT
Doctors know that dietary changes and exercise can help people who've had a heart attack prevent having another one. But a new study says that a stressful work environment can also play a role in increasingMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:39 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:39:58 GMT
A cold day and arthritis isn't stopping Cecile Beecroft from her mission. She's trying to get the word out about Sioux Falls' first annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis being held the day after Thanksgiving. "It'sMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:37 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:37:25 GMT
Does your golf game suffer during the winter months? Now it won't have to. For die-hard golfers, winter is a tough time to be stuck indoors. But the newest marvel in the golf-training scene will hit SiouxMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:32 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:32:57 GMT
A Thanksgiving dinner contains an average of 3,000 calories. That's far more than the average person should consume in a day much less a single meal. We sometimes think of holidays as a guilty pleasure,More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:30 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:30:33 GMT
Even if you're a healthy eater, it's easy for your eating pattern to go haywire during the holidays. In fact, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner contains far more fat and calories than the average personMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:28 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:28:11 GMT
Seniors should look should look closely at their insurance plans because many of them are increasing premiums, co-payments and deductibles. Those 65 and older like Steve Richelt have a lot of informationMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:25 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:25:19 GMT
The open enrollment period for Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits and Medicare Advantage plans is underway and continues through the end of the year.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:24 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:24:00 GMT
Robots are the newest frontier in surgery. In fact, real life medicine and science fiction is merging right here in Sioux Falls. The DA Vinci Surgical System helps doctors perform more precise surgeryMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:21 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:21:31 GMT
It's hard to believe that Ryder Daly, now four years old, once weighed less than 2 pounds and spent four months in an incubator. First time mother Darlyne Daly wasn't prepared to go into labor prematurely. "DuringMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:05 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:05:05 GMT
Ever wonder how to get the most out of your athletic performance? Or maybe how to inspire your kids to stay in shape? Welcome to the newest science exhibit at the Kirby Science Center at the WashingtonMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 8:01 PM EDT2010-05-27 01:01:09 GMT
Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world with 80 per cent of its population living under the poverty line. Without access to adequate food, water or sanitation, they're exposed to diseases thatMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:58 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:58:51 GMT
Fifteen percent of children in rural Haiti die before their fifth birthday. Others are left alone, following the death of their mother during childbirth.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:57 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:57:04 GMT
This little dress is handmade by nurse Mary Metzger. It's a gift to the grieving parents who must dress their baby for a burial. For babies who die prematurely, it's often difficult to find somethingMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:54 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:54:51 GMT
In today's Avera Medical Minute, we find out how some volunteers are ensuring no family of a baby who dies prematurely, or within the first few weeks of life, should have to shop for a burial gown.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:52 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:52:51 GMT
Dr. Mark Gordon is excited about a new study by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. It compared patient care for the most common type of heart attack at 474 nonprofit hospitals and 58 forMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:51 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:51:06 GMT
In today's Avera Medical Minute, we'll take a look at a new national study by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that compared patient care at for-profit and nonprofit hospitals.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:48 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:48:40 GMT
If you're 50 or older, with a curious mind and a keen interest in learning just for the love of it, you're not alone. Other seniors also know that lifelong learning is also good for your health. DoctorMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:45 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:45:42 GMT
Families who travel for medical care lessen their separation and anxiety when they take temporary refuge at the Prairie Heart Guest House. Jane Malms' husband had to have an angiogram at Avera Heart Hospital,More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:43 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:43:36 GMT
Those who want to be near a loved one who's hospitalized are finding a little more room at the "Prairie Heart Guest House". The non-profit hotel attached to the Avera Heart Hospital and North CentralMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:40 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:40:53 GMT
The idea of a patient being "examined" by a doctor in a hospital miles away is a reality with Avera Telehealth. This technology keeps doctors and patients like Bill Rombs in touch. "Its the best thingMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:38 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:38:18 GMT
Doctors and specialists receive online access to the diagnosis and medical history of patients whom they may never see in person. We're looking at how technology keeps doctors and patients in touchMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:36 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:36:11 GMT
A woman's health care options during pregnancy are more varied than before. Understanding the choices available and making informed decisions about birth methods can lead to a more positive birth experience. CertifiedMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:32 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:32:12 GMT
Cancer survivors may find they need help coping with the emotional as well as the practical aspects of their disease. They often turn to each other for encouragement during this difficult time. Nancy TerWee'sMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:27 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:27:05 GMT
Heart failure is the number one reason for hospital admissions for those over the age of 65. For patients in various stages of heart failure, physicians offer a range of therapies based on developmentsMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 7:24 PM EDT2010-05-27 00:24:01 GMT
Joining us live is Dr. Riyad Mohama, a Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist from North Central Heart Institute. He'll tell us how an implantable pacemaker and defibrillator, though small in size,More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:45 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:45:26 GMT
Halloween may be a fun holiday for children, but for parents the holiday can be a little tricky. You can easily prevent the three major causes of childhood Halloween injuries even though some hazards sometimesMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:43 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:43:24 GMT
Halloween may be a fun holiday for children, but for parents the holiday can be a little tricky. You can easily prevent the causes of childhood Halloween injuries Certified Family Life Educator DonieseMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:41 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:41:49 GMT
As summer fades into fall and the temperature begins to get a little lower, it's a good time to think about your health and how to protect yourself from the flu. While the flu is not 100 percent preventableMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:39 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:39:49 GMT
Baby Boomers are the first generation to try to remain active on aging frames. This generation is fighting the effects of aging every step of the way. That's why more of them are turning to OrthopedicMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:37 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:37:49 GMT
Genetic Testing has gained a lot of attention recently from breast cancer patients. That's because recently oncologists and survivors are more vocal about early detection and prevention. We're takingMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:35 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:35:01 GMT
Genetic Testing has gained a lot of attention recently from breast cancer patients. That's because oncologists and survivors are more vocal about early detection and prevention. We're taking a lookMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:28 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:28:12 GMT
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health. Most smokers say they want to stop smoking, but kicking the smoking habit can be difficult. Here's one programMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:26 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:26:14 GMT
We've all heard about the harmful effects of smoking on our lungs and hearts. We talked about quitting smoking with Respiratory Therapist Deb Murray.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:14 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:14:43 GMT
For many, "Breast Cancer Awareness" month is a chance to show support for cancer survivors. Breast cancer survivor Kristie Schreck said a supportive team is essential in battling the disease.She's marriedMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:12 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:12:13 GMT
Most people with cancer will tell you they experienced their greatest fears during that initial time from first awareness of a potential problem through entry into treatment. A "gap" in support forMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 6:09 PM EDT2010-05-26 23:09:59 GMT
New studies show workouts can boost self-esteem during a difficult time and even help women get through their chemotherapy treatments on schedule. A local fitness program is helping cancer survivors likeMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:57 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:57:44 GMT
Exercise has been proven to have an impact on the recovery process in patients with cancer. KSFY talks to program director Marcia Jones with the Avera Mckennan fitness center.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:54 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:54:43 GMT
We're kicking of national breast cancer awareness month with a look at early cancer detection. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. That's why regular screening is vital. ForMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:47 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:47:01 GMT
Caring for an ailing spouse or relative can lead to a deeper relationship between the caregiver and recipient. However, it can also be physically and emotionally stressful. The Deckerts' of Tea, SouthMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:43 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:43:19 GMT
Caring for an ailing spouse or relative can be rewarding. But, it can also lead to added stress and even depression. Joining us is Dr. Matthew Stanley, an Avera University psychiatrist with PsychiatryMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:41 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:41:22 GMT
Tina Paulson had to have surgery after dealing with painful bleeding and cramps, but the active mother of two couldn't afford to be sidelined for weeks. Thanks to a new hysterectomy procedure being offeredMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:37 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:37:02 GMT
Many women do not know that they have many options when it comes to hysterectomies. But thanks to a new minimally invasive surgery, women are back on their feet in no time. Joining us is Dr. ChristineMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:34 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:34:24 GMT
Although Las Vegas is more than a thousand miles away, one South Dakota physician is teaching the latest surgical techniques to doctors in Nevada, from the comfort of the Avera Heart Hospital. JoiningMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:31 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:31:51 GMT
If you have a little one more than likely you've battled ear infection after ear infection. It's the most common illness among babies and young children because their immune system and Eustachian tubesMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:29 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:29:22 GMT
Ear infections are the most common illnesses in babies and young children. If you have little ones you've probably dealt with the running nose, crying, and tugging at the ears. Dr. Ken Scott fromMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:27 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:27:36 GMT
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in this country and the 3rd most common cancer among men and woman. And like so many cancer deaths, it is preventable if caught early. You canMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:24 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:24:46 GMT
One in 18 of South Dakotans will get colon cancer. Unfortunately, only 40-percent of South Dakotans over the age of 50 have not gotten screened for colorectal cancer. Dr. Cristina Hill Jensen withMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:22 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:22:09 GMT
For those of you who love the semi-pro teams in Sioux Falls, you are probably thrilled to know the Herd is back. I think you'll appreciate their athleticism even more once you see what kind of testingMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:19 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:19:37 GMT
How many times have you uttered the words, "OH MY ACHING BACK" ? Walking around downtown Sioux Falls it didn't take us long to find people with bad backs. The Orthopedic Institute is hoping a new researchMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:17 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:17:19 GMT
How many of you find your self complaining about a back ache? Have you tried everything under the sun except surgery? The Orthopedic Institute and the Avera Research Institute in Sioux Falls may haveMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:15 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:15:26 GMT
It's not what makes your heart go pitter patter that worries cardiologists. It's how loud that pitter patter is. We are talking about heart murmurs. You know how you can hear the water running throughMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:12 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:12:38 GMT
It's not what makes your heart go pitter patter that worries cardiologists, it's how loud that pitter patter is. We are talking about heart murmurs today. Joining us is Cardiologist Dr. Michael HibbardMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:10 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:10:06 GMT
Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine recently named Avera Health to the 2007 Most Wired listing and 25 Most Wireless lists. Avera is the only organization in the nation to achieve most wired for nineMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:07 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:07:54 GMT
Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine recently named Avera Health to the 2007 Most Wired Listing, and 25 Most Wireless Lists. Avera is the only organization in the nation to achieve "Most Wired" forMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 5:06 PM EDT2010-05-26 22:06:29 GMT
Let's face it men generally are bad about going to the doctor. Especially when they know it will involve a rectal exam. But maybe this will persuade you, there will be more than 215,000 new cases of prostateMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:52 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:52:36 GMT
According to the national cancer institute more than 218-thousand men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Roughly 8-percent of them will die from it. But if detected early, it is highlyMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:50 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:50:48 GMT
If you are one of the 30,000 people in South Dakota with Type 1 Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes you probably know that at some point you'll need a kidney transplant. The surgery is more common than you mayMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:46 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:46:27 GMT
How many times have you heard live for today because you never know what will happen tomorrow. But if something did happen do your loved ones know what your wishes are for your end of life care? That criticalMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:44 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:44:30 GMT
What would be scarier for you? Finding out the cancer you fought off twice is back or finding out you have to undergo brain surgery? For a northwest Iowa woman she had to deal with both. But her neurosurgeonMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:41 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:41:32 GMT
If you are a woman and you get the diagnosis you have breast cancer, so many thoughts and worries must go through your head. We have heard from countless women that for them a mastectomy was the bestMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:38 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:38:27 GMT
Remember when your mom used to pester you to eat your fruits and vegetables? She knew what she was talking about. It also turns out that growing them yourself can be good therapy especially as we age.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:36 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:36:28 GMT
Heart disease,far and away, is the biggest killer of men and women in this county. According to the American Heart Association, better lifestyle habits can help reduce your risk for heart attack. StartMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:34 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:34:43 GMT
If your student is complaining about carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, you should listen to them. We got a lesson in proper backpack wearing from Physical Therapist Brian Wienk fromMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:32 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:32:47 GMT
For so many children in the region, summer vacation is over and school is back in session.No matter how old we get, I bet you can still remember your very first day of school. It's an impressionable, emotionalMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:31 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:31:33 GMT
If you're a parent, one of the worst sounds you can hear is your child crying. Chances are you are going to hear a lot of that during their first 18 months of shots. Getting your child immunized is tonight'sMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:28 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:28:55 GMT
Do you put sunscreen on your face, chest and arms every time you leave the house? It's easy to forget and only goes so far because you have to reapply regularly. An Australian based company has developedMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:25 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:25:11 GMT
For people who are morbidly obese, one of the only options for a healthy lifestyle is gastric bypass surgery or banding. For one Sioux Falls woman in her 40's, it was a life altering decision and one sheMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:22 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:22:27 GMT
The Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota has partnered with Boston Scientific to bring you a unique learning opportunity at the Sioux Empire Fair. The bus is actually a medical simulation training lab.More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:19 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:19:16 GMT
Having a baby is a miracle. For Kyle and Alice Pittman from Brookings, getting Elinor Katharine to 37 and a half weeks took a medical intervention. On May 1st Alice noticed a little bleeding and cramping,More >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:12 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:12:47 GMT
If the start of the Sioux Empire Fair means the start of a week full of deep fat fried goop on a stick for you, you might want to rethink that. Avera McKennan Registered Dietitian Megan Vilhauer takesMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:10 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:10:29 GMT
If you've ever picked up and moved to a new city, you know how hard it is, not only find your way around but to get everything hooked up. Perhaps the most important decision is finding health care providersMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:08 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:08:14 GMT
The first seven days of August are recognized as World Breastfeeding Week. The South Dakota Department of Health, SD Breastfeeding Coalition, State Nutrition Council, WIC Program, along with Avera McKennanMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:06 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:06:03 GMT
1.5 million people in this country suffer heart attacks a year. Sadly a third of them die from it. Do you know the warning signals? Do you know when to get help? The Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux FallsMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:03 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:03:35 GMT
Mans best friend doesn't always act his best in public. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs a year. 800-thousand of those people seek medicalMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 4:01 PM EDT2010-05-26 21:01:34 GMT
For more than 50 years, McGreevy Clinic has provided care in Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. A brand new state of the art McGreevy Clinic Avera just opened in Southern Sioux Falls making it theMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 3:54 PM EDT2010-05-26 20:54:38 GMT
One of the worst calls you can get is hearing a loved one has a medical emergency and you are miles.. or hours away. So many worries run through your head. Trying to find a place to stay shouldn't be oneMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 3:51 PM EDT2010-05-26 20:51:49 GMT
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. Right now there is no guaranteed way to prevent it, but there are steps every woman can take to lower the risk. TheMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 3:49 PM EDT2010-05-26 20:49:53 GMT
Most of us are familiar with heart disease but what do you know about vascular disease? This refers to diseases of blood vessels outside the heart and brain. It's often a narrowing of vessels that carryMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 3:45 PM EDT2010-05-26 20:45:36 GMT
KSFY broadcast the American Association All Star Game in Sioux Falls on July 17th. A lot of the guys playing have probably been playing a lot of years and for the pitchers especially that's a lot of wearMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 3:41 PM EDT2010-05-26 20:41:10 GMT
In this country 9 to 22 out of every 1,000 people have a severe hearing impairment or are deaf. At least half of these people reported their hearing loss after the age of 64, but still many are born intoMore >>
Wednesday, May 26 2010 1:54 PM EDT2010-05-26 18:54:25 GMT
This Avera Medical Minute is addressing the Avera e-ICU Care... Electronic Intensive Care Units and what advantage it has for you. Avera was the 12th Health Care Facility in the nation to use this high-tech,More >>
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Thursday, March 7 2013 10:30 PM EST2013-03-08 03:30:13 GMT
Dan Marnach is rushed to the Avera Heart Hospital in a serious heart attack simulation
It's often said that time is money. Well when it comes to the heart, time is muscle. For medical professionals it takes plenty of practice to give quality care as quick as possible. What you are aboutMore >>
It's often said that time is money. Well when it comes to the heart, time is muscle. For medical professionals it takes plenty of practice to give quality care as quick as possible. What you are aboutMore >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 10:30 PM EST2013-01-25 03:30:05 GMT
Tim and Shawna Gisi talk about Tim's scary situation when he had a massive heart attack in the ER
There's an old saying, "things aren't always what they seem." For one an Aberdeen man, truer words were never spoken. Tim Gisi thought breakfast wasn't agreeing with him, but something told him thisMore >>
There's an old saying, "things aren't always what they seem." For one an Aberdeen man, truer words were never spoken. Tim Gisi thought breakfast wasn't agreeing with him, but something told him this was more than your average heart burnMore >>
