Avera is beginning to resume services that were put on hold due to COVID-19. This includes in-person clinic visits for primary and specialty care as well as planned surgeries, imaging screening tests such as mammography, and procedures such colonoscopy.
The timeline for resuming services at each Avera location will depend on the readiness of that location.
Some Avera services were put on hold for a few weeks to allow for surge planning and to preserve valuable personal protective equipment (PPE). Now that these plans are in place and adequate PPE is in stock, Avera can move forward with phasing in its full range of services. Avera sports and fitness centers are also reopening.
Avera facilities have developed criteria based on guidance from national best practices for resuming services such as planned surgeries.