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Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

501 Summit St · Yankton, South Dakota 57078

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is a 147-bed acute care hospital located in Yankton, South Dakota. Founded in 1897 by the Benedictine Sisters, it is a faith-based facility and a key part of the Avera Health system. The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency care (Level III Trauma Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center), cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, maternity services, and various surgical specialties, including robotic surgery. It is recognized for its patient safety and quality, holding a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A. Avera Sacred Heart also leverages Avera eCARE for enhanced telehealth and specialist access, serving as a vital healthcare hub for Yankton and the surrounding rural communities.

Specialties & Programs

Acute CareAmbulatory SurgeryBehavioral Health (inpatient and outpatient)Cancer Treatment (chemotherapy, radiation oncology)Cardiac RehabilitationDiagnostic Imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammography)Diabetes EducationDialysisEmergency MedicineEndoscopyHome HealthHospiceIntensive Care Unit (ICU)Laboratory ServicesMaternity Care (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum)Medical/Surgical ServicesOccupational TherapyOrthopedic SurgeryPain ManagementPalliative CarePhysical TherapyPulmonary RehabilitationRehabilitation Services (inpatient and outpatient)Respiratory TherapySleep StudiesSpeech TherapySurgical Services (general, orthopedic, urologic, gynecologic, etc.)Telehealth ServicesWound Care

Hospital information

24/7 Emergency Care
Available
More emergency department details
Pediatric Emergency Care
Available
Stroke Center
Available
Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
Available
Burn Center
Not Available
Air Ambulance / Helipad
Available

24/7 Emergency Services, Level III Trauma Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center

About Emergency Department Waits

Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Avera Sacred Heart Hospital's current wait.

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