08/06/2026
Having a stroke can be deadly, especially in regions as rural as ours. We are incredibly thankful for our Emergency Department and Quality teammates and all the great work they are doing to improve outcomes for our patients when every second counts.
Congratulations to the 24 hospitals across the state who are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through Get With The Guidelines quality improvement programs.
In S.D., these hospitals were recognized this year:
• Avera McKennan, Sioux Falls
• Avera Queen of Peace, Mitchell
• Avera Sacred Heart, Yankton
• Avera St. Luke’s, Aberdeen
• Avera St. Mary’s, Pierre
• Bowdle Healthcare Center, Bowdle
• Brookings Health System, Brookings
• Douglas County Memorial Hospital, Armour
• Huron Regional Medical Center, Huron
• Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics, Mobridge
• Monument Health, Custer
• Monument Health, Lead-Deadwood
• Monument Health, Rapid City
• Monument Health, Sturgis
• Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services, Viborg
• Platte Health Center Avera, Platte
• Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center, Canton
• Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center, Chamberlain
• Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center, Clear Lake
• Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, Vermillion
• Sanford Webster Medical Center, Webster
• St. Michel’s Hospital Avera, Tyndall
• Winner Regional Health, Winner
To learn more, visit https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/quality-near-me