Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota

Description

Were the Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota We focus our resources on heart and vascular disease How to fight it How to beat it For patients we offer hope compassion and a comprehensive approach to keeping the heart healthy and treating it when its not For physicians we are a powerful resource specially designed and equipped to support the cardiovascular care giver in the pursuit of a better way to provide heart care

Our physicians are empowered to make medical decisions that implement their best judgment on behalf of the patient We practice quotPatient Focused Carequot a concept which includes assigning a team of six to eight highly trained caregivers to follow patients throughout their stay This intimate approach promotes understanding bonding and continuity of care All of our patient rooms are private and fully equipped to meet the special needs of heart patients

About Us
The Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota is the regions first and only hospital dedicated solely to the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease By focusing on the nations number one killer patients receive the benefits of advanced technology and personalized services focused on their individual needs The hospital is a cooperative venture between Avera McKennan North Central Heart Institute and MedCath Inc

Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota is an entire hospital fighting cardiovascular disease We focus our resources on heart and vascular disease How to fight it How to beat it For patients we offer hope compassion and a comprehensive approach to keeping the heart healthy and treating it when its not For physicians we are a powerful resource designed and equipped to support the cardiovascular care giver in the pursuit of a better way to provide heart care

At the Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota our physicians are empowered to make medical decisions that implement their best judgment on behalf of the patient We practice something called quotPatient Focused Carequot which includes assigning a team of six to eight highly trained caregivers to follow patients throughout their stay This intimate approach promotes understanding bonding and continuity of care All of our patient rooms are private and fully equipped to meet the special needs of heart patients

The Heart Hospital offers 55 criticalcare beds 3 surgical suites 3 cath labs radiology laboratory pharmacy respiratory therapy and all the other departments necessary to care for patients The hospitals emergency room is staffed by physicians 7 days a week 24 hours a day

Mission Statement
Provide excellence and state of the art cardiovascular care to all patients and their families in a respectful and caring manner while providing value to all members of the community