PIERRE –Avera Health is planning to expand it therapy department with the addition of a new single-level facility. The second Therapy Clinic is going in a vacant building at 1211 East Wells Avenue, less than a half mile east of the Avera St. Mary’s Campus. Therapy Director Kayla Grutz says services will continue at both locations once the Wells Avenue location is open…
She says some insurance companies may recommend the new clinic over the hospital location…
The move is intended to create more convenience for patients…
Grutz says there are plans to keep staffing consistent…
Official are hoping depending on equipment supply issues to have the second Avera Therapy Clinic open by mid to late September.