A Century of Care Means We Know Kids Better than Anyone
Avera has cared for infants and children since its earliest days. That means we've been getting to know you and caring for families throughout the region for nearly a century!
Our strong tradition of leading the region in children's care continues today at Avera Children's. This hospital within a hospital features all the capabilities of a free-standing children's hospital, along with many unique features that make us the best choice when it comes to your child's health care.
500th pediatric surgical patient with Parental Presence
A multidisciplinary team, composed of Child Life Specialist, anesthesiologist, surgery staff, and Avera Children’s staff was formed to develop a more family-centered process and environment for children called Parental Presence for Induction (PPI), a unique surgical program at Avera Children’s.
Parental Presence for Induction is a care initiative to provide more of a family-centered care atmosphere, and decrease separation anxiety. The parent’s role is to accompany their child into the OR and remain in the operating room during induction. We encourage the parent to talk to and comfort the child as he or she would at home, doing things such as singing or counting.
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