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

Federal agency that protects the health and safety of people, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

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

Providing health care and services to eligible women Veterans. Services include: primary care, gynecology services, infertility care, pregnancy care, contraceptive services, mammography, social work, mental health care, and care for menopausal issues.

FASD United supports individuals, families, and communities living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and other preventable intellectual/developmental disabilities and works to prevent prenatal exposure to alcohol, drugs, and other substances known to harm fetal development by raising awareness and supporting women and their partners before and during their pregnancy.

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.

General medical and surgical, primary, nursing home, and rehabilitative care. Behavioral health services including addictive disorder services (ADS), compensated work therapy, Residential Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) program, Mental health intensive case management, inpatient psychiatric services, and outpatient psychiatric services. Gun locks are available through the Suicide Prevention Coordinator.

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

A support service for all questions relating to: liver disease, wellness and care, and viral hepatitis.

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.

A free and confidential service answered by registered nurses, providing medical information, referrals to hospitals, community services, and physicians, and class registration.

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.

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

Providing information and resources to meet the needs of individuals who have spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), their families and friends, the medical and scientific community, service and business professionals, the media, students, government and elected officials, and interested members of the public. Extensive Chapter and support group network nationwide provides local guidance and support to individuals living with SCI/D or other wheelchair users due to mobility disabilities, their families, friends, and caregivers.

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.

The Primary Care and Specialty Medicine Service Line includes the following services: Emergency department, OER/OIF/OND program (returning service members), Women's health, and Primary 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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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 VA Surgery / Specialty Care Service Line includes the following services: Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Urology, general surgery, Opthalmology, Podiatry, Audiology, Optometry, Dental, GI Endoscopy, and Proctology.

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

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.