Avera Emergency Department Will Move Back to Permanent Home Following October Disaster

Avera St. Anthony's Hospital is excited to share that its Emergency Department will return to its permanent home following damage incurred during the Oct. 7 explosion at the nearby Saint Patrick's Catholic Church property.

The transition back to the addition along the east side of the hospital is tentatively planned for the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Emergency Department has operated out of repurposed space in the inpatient area since Oct. 29 while repairs were made to its permanent location. 

“This will be the final service we need to restore to its original location following the October incident, so it is a momentous day for us,” said John Kozyra, President and CEO of Avera St. Anthony's Hospital. “A multidisciplinary team will begin working on the move Wednesday morning. We are preparing for a seamless transition from the current space to the new one, but we ask that the public offer us grace that day in the event we encounter unforeseen challenges. However, rest assured, if you need emergency care that day, we will be able to serve you. We are focused on maintaining high-quality care throughout the move.”

Kozyra said the patience and support of the community has meant to a lot to hospital staff these last four months. 

“We would not have been able to recover as quickly as we have without the outpouring of assistance we have received from the community,” he stated. “I'm also very proud of how our team has pulled together to face this challenge. The focus has been on serving the needs of our patients, and that is exactly what we have done these past four months of recovery. It's a reminder of how strong we are when we work together as a community.”

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