Brookings Health System delivers high-quality services to patients with every visit and strives to be a trusted source of health care.
“Compassionate describes what Brookings Health System is.” said marketing and PR director Julia Yoder.
For the sixth time in the past seven years, Brookings Health System has been ranked as one of the top 20 rural community hospitals by the National Rural Health Association. Patients seeking care are treated as individuals because the Brookings Health System understands the importance of making patients feel like they are more than just a number.
Brookings Health System goes beyond the hospital setting. It also includes nursing homes, senior living communities, an eye clinic and clinics in nearby White and Volga, South Dakota. All of these facilities are local and the is accessible.
“The care is second to none,” said Yoder. People continually turn to Brookings Health System for immediate and long-term care due to the personal connections they can make with healthcare providers. The range of services is wide for a rural community hospital, with care provided for infants, the elderly and everyone in between.
With the fastest ER in a 75-mile radius, Brookings Health System strives for efficiency and communication between staff members to provide the finest care possible. Staff members receive continual education and training in order to get patients in, out and well cared for in a timely manner.
Brookings Hospital recently achieved its first five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest score possible for all hospitals nationwide based on publicly reported information showcasing the passionate response from the community. This is a direct reflection of the quality of care provided daily.
“It feels like family is taking care of family within the Brookings Helth System,” said Yoder.
