Avera Stroke Care Earns National Recognition | Pierre News

Avera facilities in Eureka and Platte are earning top honors for their groundbreaking work in stroke recovery, recognized under “Mission: Lifeline Stroke” — a nationwide initiative tackling stroke’s devastating impact on nearly 800,000 Americans annually. Launched in South Dakota with a major Helmsley Charitable Trust grant, the program empowers hospitals and rehab centers to build proactive, patient-centered systems that meet rigorous American Heart Association standards. From paramedics to rehab teams, every link in the chain is being strengthened to save lives and improve outcomes. Avera’s standout sites — including Eureka, Platte, St. Michael’s (which earned Excellence), and others — received official Certificates of Recognition, Achievement, or Excellence, all aimed at driving continuous improvement and sharing best practices to help stroke survivors regain independence and prevent future strokes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16868ed22168e9e8