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Avera Medical Minute: Autism Success Story

Meet a 25 year old man with autism who is a bank auditor in Lennox. Read more »

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Rabies Cases Decline
The number of rabies cases in South Dakota has declined for a fourth straight year. Read more »
New Avera Cancer Institute
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Avera McKennan plans for bold new approach to cancer care. Read more »
South Dakotans Warned About Hantavirus
The state Health Department says South Dakotans who will be working outdoors as the weather warms should take precautions against hantavirus. Read more »
USF Deals With MRSA Case
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Since first learning about the case of MRSA, officials at the University of Sioux Falls have done all they could to learn more about the infection and what they need to do to follow up. Read more »
Mayo Clinic Explains MRSA Bacteria
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It turns out the MRSA bacteria is fairly common; one out of every three people carries the bacteria. It becomes a serious condition when the bacteria enters the bloodstream. Read more »

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Antibiotics no cure for allergies
LENEXA, Kan. -- Outdoor exposure to environmental irritants such as allergens, pollution, debris and cigarette smoke can... Read more »
Quit smoking now
The Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline confirms that there has never been a better time for smokers to quit than right now. Read more »
Disinfecting water saves Rwanda
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the relaunch of Sur'Eau, a safe-water solution that reduces the risk of diarrhea. Read more »
Drug prices can vary by $100
YONKERS, N.Y. -- For consumers who pay for all or most of their prescription drugs out of pocket, a new price study by Consumer... Read more »
Wrong-sided brain surgery halted
Attorneys for parents suing Arkansas Children's Hospital over a wrong sided brain surgery abruptly halted the trial citing possible juror misconduct. Read more »

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