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Health systems: Omicron surge forcing ‘harder and harder choices’

By Jodi Schwan | January 20, 2022

Both Sioux Falls health systems reported they are having to make increasingly hard decisions about who is admitted to the hospital because of an all-time surge in COVID-19 patients. The COVID-19 variant is spreading faster […]

Flurona: Can you get flu-COVID combo?

By Submitted | January 17, 2022

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera Health. It’s called flurona — influenza and coronavirus at the same time. Because flu and COVID-19 are caused by different viruses, yes, it’s possible to become infected with […]

Who tops the list of Sioux Falls baby names? Depends on where you were born

By Pigeon605 Staff | December 29, 2021

Kindergarten classes in five years will be filled with Amelias, Lillians, Olivers and Lucases, according to the city’s most popular baby names of 2021. Interestingly, the top five baby names of the year vary noticeably […]

4 health challenges we all struggle with — and what to do about them

By Submitted | December 27, 2021

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera Health. By Mark Roozen, pro strength and conditioning coach, Avera Health Two-thirds of us put fitness as a top goal each year. Problem is, we don’t follow through. […]

Feeling off? You’re not alone

By Submitted | December 15, 2021

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera Health. This holiday if you feel off, especially after nearly two years in a pandemic, there’s a word you can give it: languishing. “Languishing is a part of […]

Hospitals’ capacity is stretched as second-highest COVID surge bears down

By Jodi Schwan | December 15, 2021

The Sioux Falls area is experiencing its second-highest COVID-19 surge since the pandemic began, local health officials said today. Both health systems and the city of Sioux Falls held a news conference to update on […]

Holiday celebrations, GI health: How to recover starting at breakfast

By Submitted | November 29, 2021

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera Health. By Lauren Cornay, RD, LN, Avera Health The holiday season often means more time with family and friends, which also means more germs. With all the parties […]

Why this woman thinks you should prioritize breast exams, screenings

By Submitted | November 10, 2021

After her own self-exam led to a personalized treatment plan for breast cancer, this patient has a message for others.

Happy Halloween, NICU babies

By Jodi Schwan | October 31, 2021

We love Avera’s annual tradition of helping celebrate Halloween with the tiniest costumes around. Take a look at how these babies celebrated their first holiday at Avera McKennan: Happy Halloween!

How to survive Halloween treats

By Submitted | October 29, 2021

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera. Halloween unofficially marks the beginning of the holiday feasting season. If you’re trying to lose weight or have weight management goals, it’s important to be mindful of Halloween […]

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