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Ambulance Service Recognized with Career EMS Service Award

Brookings Health Recognized with Performance Leadership Award

As part National Rural Health Day, Brookings Health System announced it has been recognized with a Performance Leadership Award in two measured categories: quality and outcomes. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation. It is Brookings Health’s eighth consecutive year receiving the recognition.

Third Annual Diabetes Fair Education Event Set for Dec. 5

Brookings Health System will hold the third annual diabetes fair on Dec. 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the health system’s Conference Room A. The free, educational event is geared toward people living with diabetes as well as healthcare providers.

Nielsen and Peterson Join Brookings Health’s Team

Two new directors, Erin Nielsen, CDM, and Amanda Peterson, RN, have joined Brookings Health System’s team.

Free Vaccination Center on Monday for Pertussis and Influenza

The Brookings County Pandemic Planning and Coordination Committee (PPCC) will hold a free, walk-in pertussis (whooping cough) and influenza community vaccination center, also referred to as a point of dispensing (POD), on Monday, Oct. 28. Vaccines will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue. Attendees are asked to use the main west entrance.

Brookings Hospital Again Awarded Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals Annual List

For the second consecutive year, Brookings Hospital has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on Oct. 23 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.

Kids Invited to Trick-or-Treat at The Neighborhoods on Oct. 27

Children 12 years old and younger are invited to trick-or-treat at The Neighborhoods at Brookview skilled nursing home on Sunday, Oct. 27. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating will continue through 3 p.m.

Nursing Students Encouraged to Apply for 2025 Clinical Enrichment Internship Program

Brookings Health System has partnered again with the South Dakota Board of Nursing to offer a clinical enrichment program for nursing students. Applications for the paid summer internship are being accepted now until Oct. 31 at brookingshealth.org/Careers.

Volga Medical Clinic to Hold Flu Shot Clinic on Oct. 28

To help vaccinate rural populations, Volga Medical Clinic will hold a flu shot clinic on Mon., Oct. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the clinic.

Flu Shots Now Available at White Medical Clinic

To help vaccinate rural populations, White Medical Clinic now has the influenza vaccine available for local patients. Patients can call the clinic at (605) 629-3333 to setup a vaccination appointment time during regular clinic hours.