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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Avera honors hundreds of cancer survivors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It's National Cancer Survivors Day, and to celebrate, Avera spent the day honoring patients who beat the odds. Biking 4,000 miles to help homeless veterans Hundreds of cancer survivors came out the the Prairie Center in Sioux Falls where they enjoyed a free meal and a superhero theme. It's the 15th time Avera has hosted the event. Survivors say it was helpful for them to be around people who know exactly what they went through. 'The thought of being with other survivors because sometimes it kind of feel like you're alone in this whole journey. Just to see that other people that have survived, too, is going to be kind of cool,' cancer survivor Terri Vanden Bosch said. 'Their lives are essentially flipped upside down, and unless we've been in those shoes, we just honestly don't necessarily understand that,' Avera certified nurse practitioner Jennifer Reiner said. The survivors also got to add their names to a survivor tree painting and listen to guest speakers. The new Miss South Dakota has been crowned Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Avera Joins Civica to Help Minimize Risk of Drug Shortages
Leading nonprofit healthcare provider joins unique, nonprofit pharmaceutical company created to prevent supply interruptions of essential, generic medicines LEHI, Utah, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Civica, a nonprofit pharmaceutical company created to prevent and mitigate drug shortages, announced today that Avera, a leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Upper Midwest United States, has joined the company in helping protect patients from the impact of drug shortages of essential generic sterile injectable medicines. Under the Civica model, hospitals enter market-stabilizing contracts directly with the company, avoiding middlemen players. Doctors and pharmacists at member hospitals choose the drugs that Civica provides. Civica offers all members the same cost-plus price for these products, regardless of hospital size, and strives to provide 6 months of buffer inventory. Further, the company prioritizes U.S.-based suppliers, helping to ensure high-quality products. Drug shortages are a persistent challenge to the U.S. healthcare industry. The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists reports hundreds of drugs on regular shortage, including many critical sterile injectables frequently used in urgent care settings. According to the American Hospital Association, more than 99% of hospital and health system pharmacists reported experiencing drug shortages in 2023, with 85% of respondents describing the severity of drug shortages as critically or moderately impactful. Shortages often force hospitals to expend additional resources, including staff time to find, procure, and administer alternative drugs. 'The partnership with Civica helps us better serve our patients by providing them the medicines they need at point of care,' said Thomas Johnson, Vice President of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services at Avera. 'Civica offers us an additional tool to ensure stability of supply and predictability of cost for medications, allowing us to focus our time on our priority: our patients.' Since its founding, Civica has grown its membership and expanded its product offerings. Today, nearly sixty health systems are Civica members, which includes approximately 1400 hospitals. The company currently delivers more than seventy drugs, including antibiotics, cardiovascular and pain medications used in urgent care settings, chosen by their member hospitals because they are at risk of shortage. About Civica Civica is a non-profit generic pharmaceutical company established to address drug shortages. It was founded by a group of U.S. health systems and philanthropies who, after more than a decade of chronic shortages, recognized that the market was not self-correcting and that a different approach is required. Civica works to deliver a safe, stable, and affordable supply of essential medicines to U.S. patients. Media Contact Liz Power, Vice President, Communications [email protected] 860 501 3849 Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CivicaRx
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Avera's Race Against Cancer sees record high turnout
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The 37th annual Avera Race Against Cancer kicked off on Saturday morning –with a record high turnout. 7,747 participants ran in today's race, which is 1,000 more than their highest year, Avera said in a news release. Participation and donations support patients receiving care at the Avera Cancer Institute in Sioux Falls, according to its website. The race featured a 1.5-mile walk, 3-mile walk, and a timed 5k and 10k run. KELOLAND's Chief Photographer Kevin Kjergaard captured moments from this morning's race. Who are the people in orange in downtown Sioux Falls? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What you need to know before you go: May 7, 2025
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Here are the top headlines from this morning. Real ID requirements take effect today. If you don't have a Real ID, you can expect some challenges the next time you're at the airport. Do you need a REAL ID before the enforcement deadline? Here's what to know The city of Spencer is holding a town hall tonight regarding flooding recovery. City of Spencer to hold flood recovery update town hall Several communities in South Dakota will serve as a location for this year's Avera Race Against Cancer. Over 7K runners expected at Avera's Race Against Cancer Local fire fighters completed a successful drill, as they practiced how to rescue hospital patients in case of an emergency. Sioux City firefighters surprise hospital patients with training Check out these headlines and more in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
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Over 7K runners expected at Avera's Race Against Cancer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Avera is taking its fight against cancer to the streets of six communities across KELOLAND. The 37th annual Avera Race Against Cancer is still days away but is already setting records. 'This year, we have 7,200-plus people registering and that number continues to climb every time we refresh the database,' Avera Foundation's Reid Jensen said. DSU students weigh in on Noem's upcoming visit Jensen says the former record was 6,840 people in 2012. This year, running or walking, one-mile to a 10K, events will be held in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Yankton, and Marshall, Minnesota. 'When this event started 37 years ago, cancer was one of the words that you just didn't talk about and as it's become more mainstream and more people are aware of it, that's where the engagement has come,' Jensen said. 'I became involved after my mother-in-law passed away, started volunteering, and then when I was diagnosed with breast cancer then my role evolved, I wanted to get more involved,' Volunteer Coordinator Jean Snyders said. This spring marks her 30th year with the event. 'It means so much to me, not only because of my diagnosis but everyone else who's heard the words 'you have cancer'. It doesn't just involve the person who's diagnosed but their family and their friends and their support system as well,' Snyders said. The Avera Race Against Cancer raised a record $731,000 last year, funds that stay local, supporting patients and projects. 'Whether it comes to the wigs program or items that they use when they're doing infusions or other treatments or services, everything stays in your local community,' Jensen said. All in an effort to eliminate cancer. If you'd like to participate in the Avera Race Against Cancer, the cost is $35 for adults and $15 for kids ages 16-and-younger. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
