More than a century has passed since the light of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital began to shine on Yankton when the Benedictine Sisters began to provide care and compassion to the sick - first opening their doors in 1897. Today our light casts a healing glow over 120,000 residents in southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska and now illuminates a state-of-the-art center of care, ever expanding to meet the changing needs of this region. And yet...it is still the same simple light of healing that has always guided our mission ... to reach out to those who are hurting.
Recent News and Visiting Hours Articles
December 30, 2008
Fix feet for weight loss success
Many of the estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening vicious cycle: Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet; sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight; and without exercise, obesity worsens and exacerbates progression of diabetes, heart disease and other serious health threats.
December 30, 2008
Meditation: It’s Not What You Think
If you are seeking a way to reduce stress, consider this free workshop: Meditation is an ancient practice that cuts across different cultures, lands and spiritual traditions. Its simplest definition is the practice of uncritically attempting to focus your attention on one thing at a time. When practiced on a regular basis it can become a powerful skill to reduce stress and enhance well being.
December 22, 2008
Staying in Shape: New Years
It’s quite possibly the easiest New Year’s resolution to keep. With just 30 minutes a day of regular exercise, people can do so much to prevent serious health problems in the future and improve conditions that may already exist.