Avera Flandreau Hospital and Avera Medical Group Flandreau

11/29/2025

Due to the winter weather storm, there will be no urgent care in Flandreau today, November 29, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.

11/28/2025

A life-changing moment in high school set Brittany Walz on her path to Avera. After her dad was critically injured in a helicopter crash, she witnessed first-hand the teams that worked tirelessly to save his life and vowed to give back. Today, she's a physical therapy technician working toward a nursing degree and an organ donor. Learn how her family's experience shaped her calling to health care at https://bit.ly/4pA9iC5.

11/28/2025

For Jerry Stieneke, a recurrence of head and neck cancer meant facing some difficult decisions. A cutting-edge clinical trial is helping him make remarkable progress in his cancer journey. Learn how this collaborative approach is improving results for patients in this week's Avera Medical Minute at https://bit.ly/3KkreSd.

11/27/2025

On this day of gratitude, we give thanks for the patients who need us, the families who trust us and the communities who support us. We wish you a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving.

11/26/2025

It's Day 2 of our 12 Days of Healthy Holidays! 🍂 Today, let's take a moment to show our gratitude in this season of thanks. It can have incredible benefits on our health, including better sleep, less stress and less chronic pain!

11/25/2025

Grief can feel especially heavy during the holidays. Simple acts of self-care, honest conversations and meaningful traditions can help you find joy this season. Experts from Avera@Home share how to navigate the holidays while honoring your grief at https://bit.ly/3M3A3jJ.

11/24/2025

Today, we are kicking off our 12 Days of Healthy Holidays! Now through Christmas, we're providing tips to keep you and your loved ones merry and bright.

Day 1 - Balanced and Bountiful Meals: Healthy holiday eating doesn't have to mean skipping that slice of pie. Stick to the 80-20 rule!
🥧 Find ways to make your holiday favorites a little lighter and recipes you can add for a fruitful feast at https://bit.ly/3XFH78E

11/21/2025

Peggy Reed's journey was filled with courage and those who cared for her continue to carry her memory with them. Before she passed away, she chose a longer commute so she could be treated at Avera by a team who listened, cared and offered support. Inspired by her mother's experience, Peggy’s daughter is now paying that comfort forward. Learn how Peggy’s impact continues to help patients and how her care team helped bring peace to her and her family at https://bit.ly/3LInt9D.

11/20/2025

Caring for kids during a medical emergency takes skill, speed and a confidence that comes with real-world practice. Avera's pediatric emergency response training puts care teams into life-like scenarios, helping them stay calm and prepared when a real incident happens. Learn how this hands-on approach is improving care for children across the region when seconds count in this week's Avera Medical Minute at https://bit.ly/4i3i6hc.

11/20/2025

When you live miles from the nearest hospital, access to emergency care is vital. Avera's dedicated teams bridge the distance that can often stand between crisis and recovery. This National Rural Health Day, learn why these services are vital to areas across the Midwest at https://bit.ly/4oHlMaZ.

11/19/2025

Stiff, achy joints aren't always caused by the same condition. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affect the body in different ways and have unique treatment plans. Learn what sets these conditions apart and how you can manage your symptoms at https://bit.ly/4rbM0US.

11/18/2025

Indulging in a sweet or salty treat can be difficult to avoid, especially during the holidays, but a few simple swaps can help keep your health on the right track. Anna Heronimous, an Avera Sports registered dietitian and sports nutrition specialist, explains which ingredients can cause inflammation and how a few small changes can reduce it at https://bit.ly/43Atco3.

11/14/2025

Embracing the Change Series: Hot flashes, sleep trouble and mood changes don't have to ruin your day. From hormone therapy to lifestyle adjustments, there are many ways to manage symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Learn was treatment options can help you feel like yourself again at https://bit.ly/3JVDBUt.
This article is part of our series, "Embracing the Change," focusing on women’s health before and after menopause. Look for a new feature each month.

10/28/2025

The Avera Flandreau staff is competing in a pumpkin decorating contest. Stop in the clinic lobby and vote for your favorite!

10/08/2025

Stop in the Colman- Egan School and get your flu shot tomorrow at the Avera flu shot clinic from 1:30-6:30pm.

10/01/2025

09/24/2025

AMG Flandreau and Avera Flandreau Hospital would like to congratulate Franklin and Dreamer on being crowned Flandreau's Homecoming King & Queen.

08/28/2025

Margo Zephier has retired from the AFH board. Margo served for two terms, six years, from 2019 to 2025. Margo commented that she learned so much about healthcare and our service to the community, especially during the COVID years. She is thankful for the experience serving on the AFH board. Please share your thanks to Margo for her leadership and service for the past six years!

08/28/2025

Congratulations on Avera Flandreau Auxiliary Award Recipients:
• Whitley Olinger, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at SDSU.
• Maria Parsley, pursing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from USD.
Pictured are Whitley and Maria, Auxiliary Members Lynda Burggraff, and Barb Shea, and Administrator Bryan Breitling

08/26/2025

Please call 605-997-5491 today, to schedule your screening!

08/04/2025

Avera Flandreau staff had fun while participating in the Moody County parade last week.

07/23/2025

Please welcome our new Occupational Therapist, Cassidy Patterson! She has joined the Flandreau therapy team and is now accepting new clients. Please call 605-997-5681 to schedule an appointment.

06/18/2025

The facility parking lot will be resealed and restriped today and tomorrow (6/18 & 6/19). Please refrain from driving around the cones. Thank you for your patience.