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The Brookings County Pandemic Planning and Coordination Committee (PPCC) will hold free community vaccination centers, also referred to as a points of dispensing (PODs), for COVID-19 booster shots on Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The events will be held at Swiftel Center in Brookings.
Brookings Health Upgrades to Latest Robotic Surgical Technology
This week Brookings Health System’s operating room team performed the first robotic-assisted surgery using the newly acquired da Vinci Xi surgical system.
Brookings Health System Recognized as COVID-19 Vaccination Ambassador
Brookings Health System recently announced that more than 75 percent of all staff members have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Jill Kruse Joins the Hospitalist Team at Brookings Health System
Dr. Jill Kruse recently joined the team of hospitalists at Brookings Health System. Hospitalists oversee the care of adult patients, 15 years and older, who are admitted to the Inpatient Care unit at Brookings Hospital.
Ronne Hired as Human Resources Director
Kayla Ronne was recently hired as the new Human Resources Director at Brookings Health System.
Brookings Health Scores 100% on CDC’s Infant Feeding Practices Survey
Brookings Health System scored 100 of 100 points on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) most recent survey of Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC).
Registration Now Open for Doula Workshop
October 1 Early Bird Registration Deadline for a $30 Discount
Brookings Health Reminds Community to Continue to Stay Vigilant Against COVID-19
Brookings Health System reminds the community to continue to stay vigilant against COVID-19, practicing the necessary safety precautions and getting vaccinated, especially considering the Delta variant.
Wound Care Encourages Local Sock Donations
During the month of September, Brookings Health System’s Wound Care team is encouraging community members to donate new pairs of socks to those in need locally. A collection box is located inside Brookings Health System’s 22nd Avenue entrance through September 30.
Foundation Raises Funds in Support of Local Health Care
A total of 28 teams participated in Brookings Health System Foundation‘s twelfth annual Aiming to Inspire Health sporting clays fundraiser on Thursday, Aug. 12 at Medary Creek Hunt Club, rural Aurora, S.D., presented by First Bank & Trust.