Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital and Avera Medical Clinic Rock Rapids

09/08/2026

👁Cataracts affecting your vision? You have options without having to travel.👁
Ophthalmologist Dr. Thornton provides cataract consultations & preoperative care, with surgery performed the following month.
Call today! ☎️ 712-472-5460

09/08/2026

Join us NEXT MONDAY for our Prediabetes Class!

💲$20
📍Avera Merrill Pioneer
📞Call 712-472-5412 to register!

09/07/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our Bistro & Clinic will be closed today & will resume normal business hours Tuesday, September 8th.

We wish our patients, families, staff and community a safe and Happy Labor Day
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09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our Bistro & Clinic will be closed Monday, September 7
We wish our patients, families, staff and community a safe and Happy Labor Day
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09/02/2026

👁Considering Cataract Surgery? September 17th is just around the corner!👁

You don't have to travel far to begin the process! We offer Cataract Ophthalmology services here at Avera in Rock Rapids!

Dr. Thornton will be onsite September 17th
Preoperative cataract visits one month | Cataract surgery completed the following month! 'Bringing clearer vision closer to home.'

📌September 17th | 📞Call 712-472-5460 to learn more or get scheduled!

09/01/2026

💜 National Su***de Prevention Month 💜

A simple message can make a bigger difference than you may realize.

This month, take a moment to leave or pass a message onto someone - a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor or someone you haven't checked on lately.

Send the text. Make the call. Ask how they're really doing. Let someone know they matter.

08/31/2026

🩺 Prediabetes Class | September 14 | 3-5 PM

Learn how nutrition and lifestyle choices can help prevent diabetes. A dietitian and diabetes nurse will provide helpful education and tips.

💲$20 | 📍Avera Merrill Pioneer | 📞Call 712-472-5412 to register!

08/31/2026

08/14/2026

🩺SAVE THE DATE | Prediabetes Class September 14th | 3-5 PM

💲$20
📍Avera Merrill Pioneer
📞Call 712-472-5412 to register!

Take a step toward a healthier you! 💚

08/06/2026

🎪 MPCH Auxiliary Family Fun Night! 🎪

Join us Tuesday, August 11, from 4-7 PM at Island Park in Rock Rapids, near the shelter house, for an evening of food, fun, activities, ice cream treats and more! 🍦

🛍Shop the General Store

🎟Enter the 50/50 Raffle -- 50% goes to the winner, while the other 50% will be donated to the Wellness Committee at Avera Merrill Pioneer

💚100% of all proceeds stay local and benefit Avera Merrill Pioneer

Bring the family, enjoy an evening together, and support our local hospital! We hope to see you there! 🎉