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A national non-profit committed to ending SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths while providing bereavement support to families who have lost a baby due to these causes as well as stillbirth and miscarriage. Grief support offered via phone calls and online support groups.

Providing a hotline for wounded, injured or ill soldiers and their families to share concerns on quality of patient care.

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

The Extended Care and Rehab Service Line includes the following services: Caregiver support group, spinal cord injury / disorder program, full suite of therapies, chiropractic care, integrative health services, adaptive sports, low vision and visually impaired services, inpatient community living center, pain management, whole health services, community living center, hospice/palliative Care, polytrauma/traumatic brain injury (TBI), geriatrics & extended care (GEC), medical foster home, and home health care.

Provides support, education, research and community to help everyone impacted by Parkinson's disease.

Health Connect of South Dakota: Strives to provide all South Dakotans access to qualitative, authenticated, independent sources of health information. Provides South Dakotans with free up-to-date health information on a variety of medical and safety issues. As needed, information and referrals to other organizations who may have additional pertinent information is available along with information on support groups and national agencies. Manages the Sioux Empire Coalition and the Sioux Empire Coalition for Youth and Young Adults and provides facilitation for various evidence based health programs. Can provide a household goods voucher for Savers. Call for more information. Member of the Helpline Center Network of Care.

Provides free pregnancy tests, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, STD testing, pregnancy options counseling, after abortion care, medical and community referrals, and healthy relationships.

Provides free testing, counseling, and education for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

A private, non-profit organization, paid by Medicare, to work with healthcare providers, communities, and Medicare consumers and families in the state and region to improve healthcare. Offers technical assistance, tailored education, best practices, tools and resources to aid in healthcare improvement. Information about the quality of care provided in local nursing homes and home health agencies is available by logging onto Medicare's website and clicking on Nursing Home Compare or Home Health Compare. Or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for a written report.

Provides uninsured and underinsured individuals 18 years and older with access to medical eye exams with no out of pocket cost. Treatment for anything diagnosed at the initial visit for up to one year at no out-of-pocket cost with the volunteer ophthalmologist. Costs for eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services, and fees of other medical professionals are excluded from this program. Visit the website to determine qualification for a referral from one of EyeCare America's volunteer ophthalmologists.

Provides free testing, counseling, and education for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

A health information referral service linking consumers and health professionals who have health questions to organizations best able to provide answers. Emphasis is on prevention information.

Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group - For individuals that have gone through or may be undergoing a transplant. Cancer Caregiver Support Program - Open to all caregivers who care for loved one with any type of cancer diagnosis. Cooperative Parenting and Divorce - Parents can learn the skills necessary to minimize difficulties for their children as their roles change from spouses to co-parents. The group is for divorcing parents who have children. Cost is $130.00 for 8 week course or (2) 4 week courses; includes the cost of workbook. Diabetes Support Group - Covers topics and support related to diabetes. Open to the patient and their family/significant other Infant Loss Support Group - 6 week series support group for families who are grieving the death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Childbirth (in person or online class), caring for a newborn, breastfeeding, multiple blessings classes Weight Loss Support Group - For people who have had any weight loss procedure or are considering one (both online and in person)

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

Provides information, education and support to survivors of strokes, their caregivers and professionals. Services include a website, support groups, a Stroke Family Warmline and a monthly e-newsletter.

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

The Mental Health Service Line provides connection to outpatient mental health services, psychiatry services, local recovery coordination, care coordination, and peer support services. Also offers care for military sexual trauma, PTSD, suicide prevention and awareness outreach, and gun safety locks. Telehealth service options are available.

Provides education and prevention efforts and resources for South Dakota locally. Contracts with the Minnesota Poison Control System for poisoning exposure calls.

Provides follow up treatment for Veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases; assistance with accessing need equipment, ongoing evaluation and support, and assistance with accessing rehabilitation services following injury.

My Sanford Nurse is a 24-hour phone service for individuals seeking information about a health-related issue or concern. Registered Nurses answer a variety of health care questions using nationally accredited approved protocols to guide them with communicating the appropriate medical recommendation to the patient over the phone. My Sanford Nurse provides a Physician finder and information on classes, support groups, events, and registration. The primary purpose of My Sanford Nurse is to assist individuals in making better health care decisions for themselves and those they care for.

Provides information about and is dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Crohn's Disease is a group of conditions know as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine in which the colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores, or ulcers, that produce pus and mucous.

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

Provides answers to questions about breast cancer risk; information about breast cancer screening, treatment options, clinical trials, and genetic counseling and testing; access to no-cost screening mammograms and diagnostic services; financial assistance for income-eligible breast cancer patient in treatment; emotional support; connection to a culturally responsible patient navigator; and connects individuals to national and local organizations that may provide financial assistance and other support services.

MS Navigators help connect individuals with information, resources and support needed to move forward with multiple sclerosis including: how to understand an MS diagnosis; treatment options; symptom management strategies; educational programs and connection opportunities; workplace challenges; understanding benefits such as health insurance; financial challenges and planning for the future; managing difficult life changes; and support for when MS progresses.

A 24-hour source of support and information to cancer patients and their families. Reasons for calling the Navigation Center can range from managing symptoms, to finding resources for emotional support, to getting help for loved ones impacted by cancer. Anyone can call the Navigation Center - they do not need to be an Avera patient. Calls are answered by registered nurses and social workers. The Avera Cancer Institute has a registered dietician that can assist cancer patients with eating problems and related nutritional concerns, and offers several cancer support groups (in the Sioux Empire area) including A Time To Heal for All Cancers, Cancer Caregiver Support Group, Look Good, Feel Better, Men's Cancer Support Group, and To Be Well.