Recent News
September 2, 2010
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss Support Group
A free support group has been created for individuals who have already had bariatric surgery for weight loss.
August 20, 2010
16th Annual Caring for Kids - Golf Tournament - Results
The 16th Annual "Caring for Kids" Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Avera Queen of Peace Foundation, was held Saturday, August 14, at Lakeview Golf Course with 33 teams (132 participants).
August 19, 2010
Geri Beck Awarded the Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) Designation
CFRE International has named Geri Beck as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE). Geri Beck, Foundation Director at Avera Queen of Peace, joins over 5,200 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation.
August 11, 2010
Caregivers Support Group Scheduled
A Caregivers Support Group has been established so individuals who provide care for a spouse, family member, or other loved one can meet with other caregivers for fellowship and to share ideas and provide emotional support for one another.
August 11, 2010
Cancer Program Accredited
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the cancer program at the Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center.
August 3, 2010
Magnuson Joins Avera Pediatrics Plus
Thomas P. Rasmusson, President and CEO, Avera Queen of Peace Health Services, is pleased to announce that April K. Magnuson, MD, Pediatrician, has joined Avera Pediatrics Plus in Mitchell.
August 3, 2010
Avera Mitchell Surgical Participating in Department of Health Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
The South Dakota Department of Health announces that Avera Mitchell Surgical is a participating medical provider for the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program.
August 3, 2010
Aaron P. Baas, MD, to Join Avera Mitchell Surgical
Thomas P. Rasmusson, President and CEO, Avera Queen of Peace Health Services, is pleased to announce that Aaron P. Baas, General Surgeon, will join Avera Mitchell Surgical in August.
August 2, 2010
Free Joint Seminar
The public is cordially invited to attend a free Joint Seminar at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, in the Community Room at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.
July 12, 2010
Second Annual Summer's Last Dance Scheduled
Summer's Last Dance, a lakeside festival benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota.