Recent News
July 1, 2009
Expert Advice for Parents of Picky Eaters
Picky eating is a common behavior that crops up during toddlerhood, said Dr. Kara Bruning, pediatrician with Avera McGreevy Clinic in Sioux Falls. "It's a way they can control their environment. There are so many things a toddler is not in control of, but they can decide what to eat or not to eat."
June 30, 2009
Avera McKennan - A Regional Leader in MRI Testing
MRI - magnetic resonance imaging - is a powerful tool that harnesses magnetic energy to capture detailed 2- and 3-D images of parts, or the whole, of the human body. Since the 1980s, Avera McKennan has been a leader in offering the latest MRI technology.
June 4, 2009
New Surgical Technique Leaves No Scars
Scars from surgery have usually meant trading in your bikini for a one-piece - until now. A new surgical technique allows surgeons to perform abdominal procedures like gall bladder removal, appendectomies or gyn procedures through one tiny incision hidden within the belly button. It's great news for those who love to wear low-rise jeans and cropped tops. But it may also mean less pain and a shorter recovery time after surgery.
June 4, 2009
How to Get Active and Stay Active - for Your Health
Willis Vincent, personal trainer and fitness supervisor at the Avera McKennan Fitness Center, gives advice to men on how get and stay active for better health.
June 4, 2009
Manage Migraines: Don't Let the Pain Take Over Your Life
A headache is not "just a headache" for many sufferers of migraines. It's pain that keeps its victims in bed or in a dark room, away from work or fun, for hours or even days at a time. "Migraine headaches are underdiagnosed, and therefore undertreated," said Dr. Carol Miles, neurologist with Neurology Associates, located in Avera Doctor's Plaza 2 in Sioux Falls. Migraines are a class of headaches characterized by one-sided, throbbing pain that's often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
June 1, 2009
New Sculptures Now on Display at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls' First Indoor SculptureWalk
SculptureWalk Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls' first indoor SculptureWalk, has 16 new sculptures on display in interior spaces throughout the campus of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.
May 8, 2009
Dr. Barker named an ACP Master
Dr. John Barker Jr., gastroenterologist with Avera Gastroenterology Clinic in Sioux Falls, has recently been named a Master in the American College of Physicians. The recognition was announced at the April 23-25 ACP Internal Medicine 2009 event held in Philadelphia.
May 1, 2009
Newborn Screening Leads to Early Intervention in Hearing Loss
Nothing can replace the human sense of hearing, yet today's technological advancements address hearing loss better than ever before. So parents should stay tuned into the possibility of hearing loss and be ready to intervene.
April 23, 2009
Avera McKennan designates April 27 as Donate Life Day
April is Donate Life Month, and Monday, April 27, has been designated Donate Life Day at Avera McKennan, with information available in the hospital’s front lobby.
April 21, 2009
Avera McKennan Volunteer Chef Shares Recipe from Gourmet Guys
Avera McKennan was among sponsors of the 8th annual Gourmet Guys event in Sioux Falls. Russell McKnight, director of Creative Services at Avera McKennan, was among the "Gourmet Guys," assisted by Mitch Krebs, assistant vice president for Media and Community Relations at Avera McKennan. They prepared Pork-Filled Sweet Onions.
