Dakota Vascular

02/06/2026

Today is National Wear Red Day. Heart and vascular health go hand in hand. If circulation problems, leg pain, or non-healing wounds are affecting your daily life, it may be time to get your vascular health checked.
Your Heart and Circulation Are Connected

02/06/2026

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🩺 Welcome Dr. Patrick Kelly!

Lakes Regional Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dr. Patrick Kelly, a board-certified vascular surgeon, now seeing patients at our Outpatient Center one Monday each month. Dr. Kelly brings decades of experience in vascular care and is part of Dakota Vascular in Sioux Falls.

Learn more or schedule an appointment:
👉 https://lakeshealth.org/vascular-surgeon-dr-patrick-kelly-to-provide-care-at-lakes-regional-healthcare/

02/05/2026

We are always looking for better ways to serve our patients and provider partners. Our updated referral and outreach resources make it easier to connect patients with timely vascular care across the region. Explore our outreach locations and referral tools today.
https://dakotavascular.com/outreach-locations/

02/04/2026

Leg pain when walking? Cold feet? Slow-healing wounds? These could be early signs of Peripheral Artery Disease. Find out what to look for and how vascular care can help.


https://dakotavascular.com/blog/the-early-warning-signs-of-peripheral-artery-disease/

02/03/2026

Trusted by doctors. Chosen by patients. More than 70 percent of our patients come to us through physician referrals, and we take that trust seriously. From first consult to follow-up care, we work to make every referral smooth and every outcome count. Learn more or schedule today.
https://dakotavascular.com/blog/timely-referral-and-lasting-relief-a-vascular-care-success-story/

01/30/2026

🌟 Dakota Vascular Employee Spotlight of the Week🌟

This week we’re shining the spotlight on Josh, one of our amazing RVTs! 👏

Josh says what he loves most about working at Dakota Vascular is the people—working alongside knowledgeable, like-minded coworkers who truly care about what they do. He enjoys coming to work every day and getting to know his coworkers on a personal level, and we’re lucky to have him as part of our team!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Life
Josh and his wife, Chelsea, have been married for 12.5 years and met while studying ultrasound at Southeast Tech—talk about meant to be!

They have two kids:
Caden (16), a sophomore at Jefferson High School, whose passion is hockey and who plays for Sioux Falls Power 🏒
Khyler (5), a kindergartner at Pettigrew who loves anything active—especially swimming and fishing with dad 💙

🐾 Pets
One very spoiled 12-year-old lab 🐶

🏡 Hometown
Brandon, SD

🏀 Hidden Talent
Spinning a basketball on any finger and catching food in my mouth from across the room 😄

🎣 Hobbies
Fishing, hunting, and golf

✈️ Favorite Vacation Spot
Mexico 🌴

🍽️ Favorite Restaurant
Royal River Casino—especially every 3rd Friday for all-you-can-eat crab legs 🦀

📝 Bucket List
Visit Alaska
Fish Lake Erie

🎶 Music Taste
Country

We’re so grateful to have Josh on the Dakota Vascular team—thanks for everything you do! 💙

01/14/2026

Referrals matter because timing matters. When patients with circulation issues are referred early, outcomes improve, and treatment options expand. We are proud to partner with providers across the region to make vascular care easier in 2026.

01/08/2026

What is PAD? Peripheral artery disease happens when narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the legs. Symptoms are often mistaken for aging or joint pain. If walking has become harder or slower, it may be time to get your circulation checked. Schedule an evaluation today.
https://dakotavascular.com/

01/05/2026

From pain to progress starts with one step. Peripheral artery disease often begins with subtle symptoms like leg pain or fatigue when walking. Learning the signs early can lead to better outcomes and more treatment options. Learn more about PAD and when to seek care.
https://dakotavascular.com/blog/a-patients-journey-with-peripheral-artery-disease-pad-from-fear-to-confidence-with-dakota-vascular/

01/01/2026

Happy New Year. As we start 2026, it is a good time to take control of your health. If leg pain, wounds, or circulation concerns followed you into the new year, now is the time to get answers. Schedule a visit and start the year with a plan.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year’s Eve. As we close out 2025, we are grateful for our patients, providers, and community partners. Here’s to a healthy and hopeful 2026.

12/30/2025

Last chance to use your 2025 insurance benefits. Book your vascular appointment now to start 2026 in good health.