About Us
Avera is a system of health care providers committed to improving the health of individuals and communities across a five-state region. It is the strength of the Avera system that ensures each individual hospital, clinic and clinician provides a wide range of medical services, the expertise of specialists, and sophisticated technology and treatment options are available, close to where you live or work.

Personalized care is what you can expect to receive when you make Avera your health care partner. In the compassionate tradition of Avera's sponsors, the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, Avera provides care to patients at all stages of life and treats each individual with dignity and respect.

Avera at a Glance

•	More than 230 convenient locations in 83 communities, bringing high-quality care closer to you
•	A region that spans roughly 71,550 square miles over five states
•	Presence in 51 South Dakota counties, 14 Minnesota counties, nine Iowa counties, eight Nebraska counties and three North Dakota counties
•	Recognized at regional and national levels for the adaptation of innovative technology to efficiently and effectively serve diverse communities
•	South Dakota's largest private employer, staffed by 12,100 employees and physicians working together for the best possible outcomes