Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:34 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:34:57 GMT
With the recent and sudden deaths of Newsman Tim Russert and Comedian George Carlin; Sudden Cardiac Arrest is brought to the nation's attention and it's our Avera Medical Minute. Dr. Riyad Mohama, anMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:32 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:32:26 GMT
When NBC Newsman Tim Russert died suddenly at work at the age of 58 from sudden cardiac arrest, it put coronary heart disease on the front page. Do you know the signs and symptoms that could make you aMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:29 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:29:03 GMT
We are at the half way point in the Avera McKennan community wide weight loss challenge. It's a 12 week on-line event designed to help you lose weight, eat right and adopt an active vibrant lifestyle. AmyMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:26 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:26:36 GMT
On May 17th Avera McKennan kicked off it's version of "The Biggest Loser" with a community wide weight loss challenge. 2,015 people (370 teams) are participating in the 12 week on-line event to help peopleMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:20 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:20:08 GMT
For many people who end up in the hospital, it's usually not by choice. A lot of us look to a higher power for the strength and guidance to get through the situation. We talk to Chaplain Gary Weisbrich,More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:17 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:17:09 GMT
When you go to the hospital you know there is going to be around-the-clock medical care for you. There is also someone on staff and on-call 24/7 armed with the good book, a comforting prayer and a listeningMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:12 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:12:19 GMT
We talked with Dr. Jared Friedman, with Avera Emergency Physicians about what kind of heat related symptoms people suffer during the summer months.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:10 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:10:10 GMT
It's that time of year when people love to be out and about, soaking up the sun. But summer fun can come to a screeching halt if you're not careful. We wait all year to get out and enjoy the sun. ButMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:07 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:07:09 GMT
The adult human body has almost 100-thousand miles of blood vessels. Those outside of the heart and brain are called the peripheral vascular system. They carry blood in the arms, legs and even kidneys. TheseMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:04 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:04:59 GMT
Diabetes is prevalent in this area for a few reasons; a majority of us are overweight, not to mention that our population is aging, both factors lead to diabetes. Controlling your blood sugar seems toMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:02 PM EDT2010-06-03 02:02:45 GMT
Worldwide, more than 20 million people had a migraine today. That's a lot of people with pain, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and noise. For National Headache Awareness Week we talked to a SiouxMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:59 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:59:56 GMT
There could be a time bomb ticking inside you and you don't even know it. You could with proper screenings and it could be as easy as a trip to your favorite grocery store for the Avera Stroke and VascularMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:56 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:56:46 GMT
Diabetes is a disease where over time high levels of glucose can take a terrible toll on your eyes, feet and kidneys. With damage to the nervous system and blood vessels, diabetics may not be able to feelMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:53 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:53:49 GMT
A lot of people look to therapy to help them work through their problems. Sometimes you need that voice of reason to help you sort it all out. For children who have extreme outbursts and are put in inpatientMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:51 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:51:28 GMT
Most men have to admit, when it comes to their health getting a check up is the last thing on their minds. It's Men's Health Week, and Dr. David Balt at the Avera Longevity Clinic has advice on what menMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:49 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:49:01 GMT
Men, do you worry about how long you'll live? If you do are you doing anything about it? It's National Men's Health Week and unfortunately we start a lot of bad habits that carry into midlife. 58 yearMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:46 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:46:12 GMT
There is a rare neurological disorder that can strike children after they've had something as simple as the common cold. It's called Acute Demyelinating Encephalomyelitis or ADEM. Dr. Kara Bruning, PediatricianMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:43 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:43:59 GMT
Can you imagine your child coming down with a cold and becomes so sick they can't get up. We mean they won't wake up to eat, go to the bathroom anything. We have more on a rare neurological disorder thatMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:40 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:40:57 GMT
Not many people have heard of Aphasia, it's most common in stroke patients, a million Americans are affected by Aphasia. Speech and Language Pathologist Tina Jacobsen with Avera Physical Medicine andMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:38 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:38:14 GMT
Aphasia affects 1 in 250 people in this country. More than 100,000 of you will acquire it this year, and yet most of us have never heard of it. It's a disorder that impairs a person's ability to processMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:35 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:35:18 GMT
As any good Registered Dietitian will tell you, corn dogs may taste good but they are anything but good for your heart and hips. Nikki Ver Steeg with the Avera Heart Hospital says go for the fruits andMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:32 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:32:57 GMT
Summer brings out the green thumb in a lot of us. Your green thumb could do your heart some good too, if you use it correctly. Registered Dietitians at the Avera Heart Hospital say you should plant yourMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:27 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:27:35 GMT
The first Sunday in June is recognized as National Cancer Survivors day, an event worth celebrating. This event demonstrates that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. I asked Oncologist Dr.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:24 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:24:05 GMT
June 1st is the 21st Annual National Cancer Survivors Day, recognized the first Sunday of June. For the 12 million cancer survivors in this country every day should be celebrated and we are joining in.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:21 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:21:13 GMT
How many times of you heard from someone about to undergo surgery, that they are more concerned about the anesthesia than they are about the knife. Avera McKennan Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:17 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:17:31 GMT
Knowing you are going to have surgery can be a tough pill to swallow. No matter what kind of surgery you are having, there are always risks. But at least it's a little comforting to know, even though youMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:15 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:15:08 GMT
When your doctor looks at your medical records, do you ever wonder how it all comes together? You should, the people who work medical records play a crucial role in our health care. It's Medical TranscriptionistMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:12 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:12:45 GMT
Have you ever wondered about the work that went in to your medical chart? Most of us don't but that information is crucial to our health care. Here's more on the folks who play an intricate part in thatMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:10 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:10:09 GMT
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Avera's Dr. Bill Rossing with Neurology Associates explains the difference between a Transient Ischemic Attack and a Stroke and the importance of acting fast.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:08 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:08:13 GMT
Do you know the signs of stroke? They are abrupt on onset and start rapidly involving numbness, tingling, weakness of an arm or leg, a change in speech, slurring or inability to produce speech, thereMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:05 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:05:47 GMT
If you suffer from chronic sinusitis, sinus infections, and haven't found relief through medicine; there is a relatively new technique that could help you. Balloon Sinuplasty is a minimally invasive approachMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 8:03 PM EDT2010-06-03 01:03:40 GMT
For sufferers of chronic sinusitis (commonly referred to as sinus infections) there's a new treatment option available for some of you. It's called a Balloon Sinuplasty it's the only option left for oneMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:58 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:58:39 GMT
Sleep Apnea is a common problem and it isn't just a sleep disorder, it may also lead to a risk for stroke and heart attack. Cardiologist Dr. Tom Isaacson with North Central Heart Institute explains theMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:55 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:55:34 GMT
Before you get some shut eye, we want to bring to your attention a common problem a lot of you have at night. 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. It's as common as adult diabetes but there areMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:49 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:49:09 GMT
In two days... the Avera McKennan community weight loss challenge kicks off at Falls park at 10 am. It's a 12 week on line event to help us all lose weight, eat right and adopt a more active lifestyle. toMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:46 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:46:33 GMT
Avera McKennan is embarking on a first for Sioux Falls. A three month long community wide Weight Loss Challenge that kicks off May 17th at Falls Park. at 10:00 a.m. An important component in any weightMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:44 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:44:13 GMT
All of us are encouraged to make a concerted effort to get healthy in the next three months. Part of the equation is "Mindful Eating". Mary Ellen Smith, an outpatient therapist with Avera McKennan BehavioralMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:42 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:42:06 GMT
May 17th at 10:00am Avera McKennan is kicking off a 12 week community wide Weight Loss Challenge. It's designed to help you lose weight, eat right and adopt an active, vibrant lifestyle. Part of the processMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:39 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:39:26 GMT
The kick off to the Avera McKennan community wide weight loss challenge is Saturday. All of us are encouraged to make a concerted effort to get healthy in the next three months, part of the equation isMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:37 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:37:01 GMT
Avera McKennan is organizing something never attempted before in the city of Sioux Falls. A community wide Weight Loss Challenge. They want all of us to come together in teams or individually and getMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:34 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:34:45 GMT
Last month was Autism Awareness Month, and because we got so much feedback from you we wanted to revisit the topic. We talked with psychologist Dr. Beverly Gunderson at Avera University Psychiatry AssociatesMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:33 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:33:08 GMT
Last month we brought you story for Autism Awareness Month. We have a follow up on a young man who lives and works in Lennox.His parents want other parents with autistic children to know there is hopeMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:30 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:30:44 GMT
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women nationwide, an astounding 1 in 8 women will get it. Avera McKennan has been raising money for cancer patients through the Avera Race Against Breast CancerMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:27 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:27:32 GMT
On May 10th, thousands of people will converge outside the Avera McKennan Fitness Center in Sioux Falls for the 20th annual Avera Race Against Breast Cancer. Some will run, some will walk but everyoneMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:24 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:24:42 GMT
A Carotid Stent procedure is a newer technique used to open the carotid arteries in the neck.It's done in a catheter lab, verses surgery, which used to be the only option. Dr. Michael Bacharach with NorthMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:22 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:22:22 GMT
A quarter of the people who have strokes in this country also have carotid artery disease. They are arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. When plague builds up, blood flow is restricted whichMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:18 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:18:26 GMT
You may have noticed a change in the old Hy-Vee building at 33rd and Minnesota in Sioux Falls. The building has taken on new color, and a new business with a lot of great products geared to living welMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:11 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:11:41 GMT
There is now one-stop-shopping for all your home medical supplies and equipment. The new Avera Living Well Center has opened up in Sioux Falls and it's in a familiar location with lots of parking. TheMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 7:09 PM EDT2010-06-03 00:09:16 GMT
Getting a conversation started with your children about sex, drinking, doing drugs, or even their anatomy can be embarrassing for both parent and child. Avera McKennan has a program aimed at middle schoolMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:55 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:55:52 GMT
If you are a parent of a young child, you know that at some point you're going to have to have "the talk". And we suspect either you or your kids might be dreading it. Avera McKennan is trying to helpMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:53 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:53:12 GMT
47 million Americans are hoping that nothing will happen to them, they don't have health insurance and 9 million of those individuals are children. Sister Lynn Marie Welbig is on the Board of DirectorsMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:51 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:51:10 GMT
47 million people in this country don't have health care insurance, that's nearly 16% of our population. 9 million of them are children. In South Dakota, 11% of our residents aren't covered. The weekMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:48 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:48:30 GMT
Clinical Lab Scientist Brendon Sato talks to us in this edition of the Avera Medical Minute. Brendon is the Molecular Lab Supervisor at Avera McKennan.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:44 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:44:29 GMT
As part of National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, we've taken you in to the Avera Heart Hospital lab and the Core Lab at Avera McKennan Hospital. This time we get a tour of a new highly specializedMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:42 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:42:11 GMT
It's National Medical Laboratory Professionals week, we are featuring 3 Avera labs this week. In this edition we look at Avera McKennan in honor the 75 clinical scientists and medical technicians thatMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:40 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:40:19 GMT
For National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, KSFY's cameras were invited in to the core lab at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. We honor all of you for all the work that takes place withoutMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:37 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:37:16 GMT
In observance of Laboratory Professionals Week, we are dedicating all of our Medical Minutes to all of you who work so hard behind the scenes and never get the credit you deserve. We start with Deb Piper,More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:35 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:35:06 GMT
This week is National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. They are all the people who you never see but couldn't get the right diagnosis or proper health care without them. We are dedicating our AveraMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:05 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:05:01 GMT
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center is embarking on a bold new approach to cancer care. Next month, the Sioux Falls based hospital will break ground on a 90 million dollar cancer treatmentMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:02 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:02:06 GMT
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis that causes joint pain and damage. Avera Occupational Therapist Theresa Parish explains how they work with patients by teaching them the jointMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 6:00 PM EDT2010-06-02 23:00:01 GMT
If and when you get a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis it's something you will have forever. If you are lucky, you'll respond to medication but a lot of people aren't that lucky. Here's more on how occupationalMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:57 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:57:59 GMT
A majority of us live with lower back pain, Dr. Walter Carlson with the Orthopedic Institute explains what Spinal Stenosis is and why surgery may be the best treatment.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:56 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:56:16 GMT
So many of you live with back pain, but for a select group of you the solution could be spine surgery. We visited with a Sioux Falls man who is recovering from spine surgery 3 months ago and wishes heMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:52 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:52:43 GMT
A lot of premature babies aren't born with their suck and swallow coordination, they have to be taught this skill. Speech Therapists are some of the first medical experts to work with preemies and theirMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:50 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:50:53 GMT
If you've never been the parent of a newborn you may not be aware that not every child is born with the suck and swallowing coordination. Premature babies often times have to be taught how to eat. We metMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:48 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:48:37 GMT
Next Wednesday is National Healthcare Decisions day, an initiative to encourage you to express your wishes regarding your health care now, before something bad happens and you can't speak for yourself. JeanMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:46 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:46:50 GMT
If you don't have a living will or an advanced directive, you don't have your affairs in order. April 16th is the first ever National Healthcare Decisions Day and Avera is doing everything it can to encourageMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:44 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:44:41 GMT
We are talking about C.O.P.D. or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Nicolas Dagher with Avera Pulmonary Associates explains how you get this common lung disease that affects 16 million Americans,More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:43 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:43:01 GMT
A Sioux Falls woman who was misdiagnosed for years with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia no longer takes breathing for granted. She finally got the right diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:40 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:40:26 GMT
The Mended Hearts Organization is a national volunteer organization that mentors to cardiac patients. Sonja Carlberg, Sioux Falls Chapter President of Mended Hearts, talked to us about her heart surgeriesMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:37 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:37:50 GMT
When you've been through a traumatic experience, isn't it nice to connect with someone who's been through the same thing? That's how The Mended Hearts National Volunteer Organization works and the SiouxMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:35 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:35:47 GMT
When serious illness or injury strikes, every second counts. It's good to know you can count on an emergency ride in the air, because it can mean the difference in life or death. Nurse Manager Lisa Lindgren,More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:33 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:33:03 GMT
When Avera McKennan's Careflight crew is called in to action they can be off the ground and in the air in 10 minutes. They average two transports a day, but as you saw last week during the tour bus crash,More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:29 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:29:35 GMT
Think of all the things we do everyday that we take for granted; getting dressed, brushing your teeth, going to the ATM. These everyday errands become chores, when you lose your abilities to do them. AveraMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:27 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:27:45 GMT
When you've lost the ability to do something that came so naturally before you'd probably feel a little lost. For people recovering from traumatic brain injuries, strokes or surgery itself it's a long,More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:25 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:25:38 GMT
April is designated as National Autism Awareness Month to educate all of us about the disease. We talk with Dr. Beverly Gunderson, a Psychologist with Avera University Psychiatry Associates so she couldMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:23 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:23:46 GMT
Are you 1 of the 1.5 million people in this country affected by autism? The latest study done by the Centers for Disease Control found 1 in 150 children has Autism Spectrum Disorder and yet so littleMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:21 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:21:46 GMT
Most of us don't speak doctor, imagine how much worse and scary it would be if you didn't speak English and were trying to explain what was wrong with you. That is not a problem at Avera McKennan hospital.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:19 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:19:51 GMT
This region is home to a mix of cultures and dialects. So it stands to reason, at some point, our non-English speaking residents will need emergency medical care. And when they do, Avera McKennan is equippedMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:17 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:17:45 GMT
Coronary heart disease is the number one single cause of death in the United States. Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack are crucial. In this Avera Medical Minute, KSFY got a rare look inside anMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:13 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:13:48 GMT
When diagnosed with coronary artery disease, arteries that supply blood to your heart become narrowed and blocked. To counter these effects , your physician may recommend bypass surgery. Dr. Jim Reynolds,More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:11 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:11:51 GMT
Transplant is the best available treatment for kidney disease ,continuing our health coverage on kidney disease in light of National Kidney Month. We talk with Dr. Edward Zawada at the Avera North CentralMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:09 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:09:00 GMT
Diabetes is the number one reason for kidney failure in this country. But that's not what destroyed a South Dakota man's kidney. As part of our National Kidney Month coverage, we have another successMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:06 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:06:53 GMT
An estimated 26 million Americans are living with kidney failure, kidney transplantation is still the best available treatment for it. Observing National Kidney Month, we speak with Dr. Tina MelansonMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:04 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:04:45 GMT
The rate of kidney disease has jumped significantly in this county since the Mid-1990's. Up 30%, an estimated 26 million people are living with chronic kidney disease. Since it's National Kidney Month,More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 5:01 PM EDT2010-06-02 22:01:50 GMT
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Dr. Cristina Hill Jensen, Gastroenterologist with Avera Gastroenterology Clinic. Dr. Jensen wants you to know that colon cancer is highly treatableMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:59 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:59:36 GMT
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Since 1 in 18 of you will be affected by colon cancer, it could be a matter of life or death. With proper screening it doesn't have to be. Karen Meyer knows herMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:56 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:56:35 GMT
Social workers are part of a multi-tasking team that provides comprehensive medical care. They are often the unsung heroes working behind the scenes for patients.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:53 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:53:50 GMT
Social workers are part of a multi-tasking team that provides comprehensive medical care. They are often the unsung heroes working behind the scenes for patients. We want to celebrate social workers byMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:51 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:51:46 GMT
It's important to know how and when to talk to your kids about burn prevention. Betty Barto-Smith, a certified family life educator with Avera McKennan, explains.More >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:49 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:49:44 GMT
Children playing with fire cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries every year. According to National Fire Protection Association, pre-schoolers are the most likely to start these fires andMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:42 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:42:17 GMT
In January, the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls started a new service.. offering their patients a free daily newspaper. Jon Soderholm President of the Avera Heart Hospital tells us about this progMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:30 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:30:22 GMT
A lot of you probably start your day by reading the paper. Directors at the Avera Heart Hospital start their day by delivering the paper to all the patients rooms. We'll show you why they say that's helpingMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:25 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:25:09 GMT
Do you ever skip your workout because you have young kids and can't get to the gym? The Avera McKennan Fitness Center in Sioux Falls has come up with a healthy solution called Fitkids. Fitkids ProgramMore >>
Wednesday, June 2 2010 4:22 PM EDT2010-06-02 21:22:26 GMT
There is no getting around it, life is hectic. With work and home and kids, the last thing on your list of to do's is often a workout and often times the first thing scrapped because of time constraintsMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:28 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:28:21 GMT
Every year thousands of children under the age of 5 end up in the emergency room because they ingested something poisonous. Avera Children's Certified Family Life Educator Doniese Wilcox gives us vitalMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:25 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:25:44 GMT
More than two million Americans are poisoned every year. Most of those are children under the age of 6 and most of the time it happens at home. The week of March 16th is designated as National PoisonMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:23 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:23:36 GMT
Sometimes the best medicine for a sick or grieving child or grown up isn't just medicine, sometimes it can be a tail wag and a precious face that begs to be petted. Therapy dogs International has 36More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:21 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:21:36 GMT
If you are dog lover, this Avera Medical Minute will make perfect sense to you. It's been proven that being around a dog can lighten the mood and relieve sadness. No wonder Avera McKennan Hospital putsMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:19 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:19:07 GMT
The Avera Research Institute is enrolling people right now to participate in a clinical study on seasonal allergies. Dr. Mark Bubak, with Dakota Allergy and Asthma is the principal researcher in theMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:16 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:16:59 GMT
It is a shame to dread spring because it's the start of allergy season. If you have hay fever, the Avera Research Institute wants your help. In return they hope to reduce your allergy symptoms. Like soMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:14 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:14:28 GMT
Two and a half million Americans are diagnosed with an abnormal condition called Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiologist Dr. Riyad Mohama with the North Central Heart Institute explains.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:12 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:12:29 GMT
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common causes of irregular heart rhythms. It's also a major cause of stroke. Doctors at the Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota are using cutting edge technologyMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:10 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:10:26 GMT
All of us get a headache from time to time, it might be stress or sleep related, but imagine living with throbbing pain all of the time. We speak with Dr. Myung Cho who is the Medical Director of theMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:07 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:07:50 GMT
86 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Pain that never subsides. Living in constant pain, is no way to live, but neither is living in denial and that's where the Avera Behavioral Pain ManagementMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:05 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:05:12 GMT
We talked to Monte Bertsch, the Director of the Avera Medical Call Center, about the Ask-A-Nurse program and how this free service has helped thousands of people for nearly 2 decades.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:03 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:03:30 GMT
How many times have you wondered if an illness you or your child had was serious enough to go to the emergency room? Luckily there is a service that's been around for nearly two decades that for hundredsMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 4:00 PM EDT2010-05-27 21:00:49 GMT
Dr. Blake Curd is a hand and arm surgeon with the Orthopedic Institute and Tom's doctor, we asked him how the surgery went and what is Tom's prognosis.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:58 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:58:29 GMT
Here is the conclusion to our special Three Part report on Radial Tunnel Syndrome. On February 5th Tom Mundt from Tyler, Minnesota had surgery on his right arm to alleviate the dull ache and sometimesMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:53 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:53:50 GMT
Dr. Blake curd with the Orthopedic Institute in Sioux Falls talks to us right before he operates on Tom Mundt from Tyler Minnesota, who has suffered from radial tunnel for over a year.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:51 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:51:34 GMT
We continue with our series on Radial Tunnel Syndrome. In part one, you met the patient Tom Mundt from Tyler, Minnesota. Tonight, you will get a better look at the deep rooted problem which is Tom's radialMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:47 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:47:11 GMT
We are doing a Three Part Series on Radial Tunnel Syndrome. It happens when the radial nerve is squeezed where it passes through a tunnel near the elbow and the result is pain in the forearm. Here's moreMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:44 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:44:48 GMT
Hopefully there aren't a lot of you out there with broken hearts on the day after Valentine's Day. For a young teacher in Dell Rapids, her heart was broken, literally, and she didn't know about it untilMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:40 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:40:05 GMT
Close to 500,000 women die every year from heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, three women in South Dakota died today from heart disease. That's why February is American Heart MonthMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:37 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:37:30 GMT
We continue to concentrate on your heart in honor of Valentine's Day this week. In this Avera Medical Minute, we zero in on the foods that are full of compounds to lower your blood pressure. RelatedMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:34 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:34:47 GMT
Registered Dietitian, Joanne Shearer at the Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota shows us how to make hot cocoa without using the premixed packets.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:31 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:31:09 GMT
If your heart ever failed you and you had a heart attack wouldn't you want someone to jump start it? An automated external defibrillator is like jumper cables for your heart, here's more on the Avera HeartMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:16 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:16:52 GMT
Incontinence isn't something a lot of people want to talk about, but stress incontinence is a problem millions of people suffer from in this country. Here's more on a procedure being performed in AberdeenMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:12 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:12:30 GMT
Elaine Waite from Sioux Falls has reason to smile. After years of struggling with her weight and yo-yo dieting, she's finally found success with Optifast. A medically supervised weight management program. ElaineMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:08 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:08:28 GMT
Rhonda Newton from Tyler, Minnesota has lymphedema. She manages it through physical therapy and routine exercise. Lymphedema is a common side effect of mastectomy's. Rhonda had a double mastectomy andMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:06 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:06:08 GMT
We spoke with Ob/Gyn Dr. Naomi Wahl from Avera Maternal and Fetal Medicine about the benefits of First Trimester Testing and how the thinking about it has changed.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 3:03 PM EDT2010-05-27 20:03:03 GMT
Until January of 2006, the professional thinking was only pregnant women who were 35 and older should get first trimester tests done. That thinking has changed. In this Avera Medical Minute, we talkedMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:58 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:58:29 GMT
If you are between the ages of 50 and 88 and have mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease, you could be eligible to take part in a ground breaking study in Sioux Falls. The Avera Research Institute is involvedMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:53 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:53:25 GMT
The Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota has a new tool to help cardiologists do their jobs even better and gives patients a faster diagnosis. The new software that's been installed could help patientsMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:47 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:47:35 GMT
Imagine how you'd feel if you were diagnosed with some sort of condition that could impair the functions you need to drive. There is a way to get back on the road safely. Occupational therapist AngieMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:45 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:45:37 GMT
Wouldn't you hate it if, for whatever reason, you couldn't drive anymore? The inconvenience of having to rely on someone else to get you somewhere can be frustrating. In this Avera Medical Minute, weMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:42 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:42:43 GMT
The professionals at AveraAdvantage can help you decipher through the many options still available with Medicare Advantage plans. We talk to Jack Arnett, market manager of AveraAdvantage and AveraSelectMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:40 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:40:10 GMT
If you are a senior citizen and on medicare, the information and choices you are bombarded with can be overwhelming. In this Avera Medical Minute, we have more on how the professionals at AveraAdvantageMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:38 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:38:02 GMT
We talk to Dr. Vinod Parameswaran, Principal Researcher for the study at Avera Cancer Institute on new research in the fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:36 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:36:10 GMT
There is a research study going on right now at the Avera Cancer Institute in Sioux Falls with remarkable outcomes. An elderly man once in hospice care now has a second shot at life. We got a chanceMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:29 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:29:27 GMT
According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect. Knowing that, wouldn't you want to do everything in your power to make sure your baby isn't one of them? We talked to an expectingMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:25 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:25:47 GMT
All women will have to deal with menopause and the hormonal changes that occur during a woman's midlife. Joining us live from our Avera Studios is RN Deb Soholt, director of Women's Health at Avera McKennanMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 2:21 PM EDT2010-05-27 19:21:28 GMT
January is Cervical Cancer screening month and Cervical Health Awareness Month. It's aimed at urging women to get screened for cervical cancer and understand that this disease is preventable.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:50 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:50:40 GMT
As we age our body changes. For some that means gray hair, less hair and sometimes pulling your hair out. But for some women, wanting to pull out other people's hair can be directly related to menopause.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:46 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:46:28 GMT
Last year during his state of the state address, Governor Mike Rounds promised more than a million dollars to vaccinate girls against the human papilloma virus. It's a sexually transmitted disease thatMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:37 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:37:07 GMT
Shoveling snow can be taxing on your heart, especially if you have any other heart health concerns. We talked to Dr. John Jerstad about how to protect your self during this rigorous activity.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:35 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:35:51 GMT
There are those of you who love winter and all that comes with it, and then there are those of us who don't love moving all that piles up this time of year. More importantly, there are those of you whoMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:34 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:34:50 GMT
In today's Avera Medical Minute, we're looking at how parents-to-be can take steps before a woman becomes pregnant to make it more likely their babies are born healthy and to reduce the risk of debilitatingMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:25 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:25:31 GMT
Dr. Amal Salama of the Avera Women's Specialty Clinic, tells us who is most at risk for having a baby with birth defects, and why "pre-conception planning" is important.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:17 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:17:40 GMT
Jim Woster is a well known and respected member of the Sioux Falls community. An active community and personal life keeps him busy. However, a prostate cancer diagnosis a few months ago, nearly slowedMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:07 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:07:53 GMT
A syndrome that causes infertility and a hormonal imbalance in women is often undiagnosed. The condition occurs when women have too many male hormones--causing cysts to grow on the ovaries. ThousandsMore >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 12:01 PM EDT2010-05-27 17:01:25 GMT
The Avera McKennan Blood Bank is trying to get the word out about donating blood and a technique you may not have heard of called apheresis. "One of the advantages of aphoresis donations is that insteadMore >>
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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 >>
