Emergency and Trauma

Emergency physicians and specially trained registered nurses provide 24-hour major and minor emergency care in the Emergency Department at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.  Our health care professionals are certified in Advance Cardiac Life Support, CPR and the Trauma Nurse Core Course.  Our services include stabilization of life-threatening conditions, treatment of trauma victims and treatment of major/minor illnesses or injury.  The Emergency Department has seven treatment rooms equipped to treat trauma, orthopedic and eye injuries, as well as obstetrical illnesses.

The Trauma Center at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital has been re-verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).  This achievement recognizes the trauma center’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients. 

Established by the American College of Surgeons in 1987, the COT’s Verification/Consultation Program for Hospitals promotes the development of trauma centers in which health care staff provide not only the hospital resources necessary for trauma care, but also the entire spectrum of care to address the needs of all injured patients. This spectrum encompasses the pre-hospital phase through the rehabilitation process. 

If you are a patient in our Emergency Department, please note that patients are seen by the physician based on the urgency of their condition, the most seriously ill or injured patients are cared for first.  It is always helpful that you bring your medications or a list of your medications with you to the Emergency Department.

If you are experiencing an emergency health situation, call 911 immediately for assistance.

To contact the Avera Queen of Peace Emergency Department, dial (605) 995-2276.

Organ Donation

Nearly 80,000 Americans are waiting to receive a lifesaving organ transplant.  A new name is added to the national waiting list every 13 minutes. Unfortunately, 16 people die each day waiting for an organ. By making the decision to become a designated organ donor, you have the power to give the Gift of Life. Effective July 1, 2001, when you indicate on your license or identification card that you wish to give the precious gift of life by being an organ and tissue donor, you are relieving your loved ones of the burden of making that decision for you at the time of your death.  Learn more on the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program website. >>