Avera Cancer Institute

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Welcome to the Avera Cancer Institute

Avera Cancer Institute is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care through prevention and early detection, evidence-based therapies and a multidisciplinary approach guided by the philosophy of healing the whole person.

Avera Cancer Institute Is State’s First CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ Company
When it comes to cancer prevention, we at the Avera Cancer Institute don’t stop with patients. We are committed to promoting employee lifestyle changes that reduce cancer risk. That’s why the Avera Cancer Institute recently became the first in the state to receive accreditation from the American Cancer Society as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ company.
To meet these standards, we offer wellness programs and foster a culture that lowers cancer risk. Prohibiting tobacco use in the workplace, providing support to help smokers quit and offering programs that encourage physical activity and a healthy diet are crucial. We also encourage employee cancer screenings, a key step in detecting the disease early. Read More »

A Time to Heal...
A 12 week education and rehabilitation program for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Participants need to be at least six months into their treatment and have the capacity to attend the 12 weekly sessions that are each approximately 3 hours in length. Each participant is able to bring one caregiver that will also attend the 12 week sessions.
Watch Avera Medical Minute: A Time to Heal to learn more about this program. Please call 605-322-3000 or 1-800-657-4377 with any questions.

The River of Hope Foundation and Avera Cancer Institute present "River of Hope." This 30 minute TV program will air weekly at 10:30 a.m. Sundays on KELO, and 5:30 PM Saturdays on MyUTV. The goal of the program will be to raise cancer awareness, and to help show the benefits of integrative therapies.
The program highlights the journey those affected by cancer go through, and how water features and landscaped healing areas are incorporated to help better the quality of life for patients and their families. Learn more about the River of Hope Foundation »