Outpatient Services
Outpatient services are medical procedures, surgeries, or tests done without the need for an overnight stay. For many of us, this means less time away from work and other commitments, as numerous procedures and tests can now be completed in just a few hours instead of having to spend days in a hospital. Arthritis Foundation Support and Education Group
Anyone with arthritis is welcome to attend monthly meetings (except December) on the 4th Monday at 12:30 pm at the Center for Active Generations which is located at 2300 West 46th Street here in Sioux Falls.
Diabetes Outpatient Clinic
The Diabetes Care Center provides education for patients to help manage diabetes at home. The Diabetes Center offers classes and one–to–one education on:
Your doctor can help you set up an appointment for education. Diabetes Education is covered by Medicare and Medicaid when ordered by a physician. For more information about diabetes and what services are offered, please call 605-328-6149. CareSpan™ Clinic
This free walk-in health maintenance clinic for individuals 55 plus is conducted by a Certified Geriatric Nurse, in collaboration with Advance Practice Nurses, your local physician and other health care providers. CareSpan™ also offers education and screening programs. CareSpan™ clinic hours at the Center for Active Generations, located at 2300 W. 46th Street, are Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 11:30 am and at Sanford Wellness Center on Thursdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. For more information about your health maintenance, call 605-328-4222 or contact Lori Jones by email. Driver Evaluation & Training Program
This program offers driving evaluation and skills training or retraining to provide older adults and those with disabilities the opportunity for independence through driving. It is also valuable for family members, physicians and other professionals to help determine an individual's ability to drive by providing a measurable and objective evaluation.
To find out more information about safe driving skills for older adults, please call 605-328-1860. A doctor's order for a visual motor reaction evaluation for the driving evaluations. Healthy Feet: Foot Care Clinic
Are you or your family member having difficulty reaching your feet? Are your nails too thick to cut with clippers? Are your shoes are a good fit? The Foot Care Clinic, coordinated by a Certified Foot Care Nurse and a certified Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist is a resource for:
Grandparenting
Grandparents play a very important role in supporting the new family. This class emphasizes the value of grandparents in a child’s life and provides the most recent information on birth and baby care. Registration is required. Please call 605-328-7140 to register. Sanford Healthformation
This 24-hour telephone service is answered by registered nurses with access to health information, physician referral services and service referral. Call 605-333-4444 or 1-800-445-5788 for answers 24/7. Incontinence
Incontinence and loss of bladder control are problems that affect millions. Talk to your physician to request treatment. For more information on conservative care, contact Lori Woods, Physical Therapist, at 605-328-9700 or by email. Lifeline
Lifeline is a 24-hour emergency response system (help button is worn in event of an emergency). For more information, call 605-328-4420. Memory
NeuroFit™
NeuroFit™ is an exercise program for people with Parkinson's Disease or Multiple Sclerosis. Provided by Dow Rummel Retirement Village in partnership with Sanford Wellness Center, and supported and subsidized in part by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, North Central States Chapter and the Parkinson Association of South Dakota. For more information about how Neurofit™ can benefit you, call 605-575-0199. Outpatient Therapy Services
Sanford Outpatient Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine offers physical, occupational and speech therapy to treat any functional disability at three locations.
Pain Treatments
Palliative Care
Palliative care is a special kind of medical care for hospitalized patients and families who are living with a life-limiting illness. The team focuses on controlling symptoms (such as pain or shortness of breath), defining treatment goals and maintaining the best physical and emotional well-being possible to enhance quality of life. The interdisciplinary Palliative Care Team works closely with your physician. For more information about palliative care, call 605-333-7028 or contact Sandy Young by email. Spiritual Wellness
Parish Nurse Institute :: A Parish Nurse is a registered nurse committed to the healing mission of the church working to help congregational members find support in crises or with day to day struggles. As members of a church staff, Parish Nurses help to bring healthcare and related services to the church family as a health counselor, resource/referral source, educator and support facilitator. Parish Nursing is a growing practice in our region. For more information call the Sanford Parish Nurse Institute at 605-336-2942. Parkinson's Support Group
The Parkinson's Support Group provides an opportunity to share concerns, gather information about new developments and treatments, and socialization opportunities. The support group is open to anyone, regardless of hospital or clinic affiliation. There is no cost to attend. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of most months at 1 pm (except August and December) at Sanford Wellness Center which is located at 4201 South Oxbow, Sioux Falls, Classrooms A and B. Evening meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of most months at 6:30 pm, (except December) at Sanford Wellness Center by the Outpatient Rehab entrance which is located at 3401 West 49th Street. Call 605-328-4227 for more information. Pulmonary Rehabilitation
This outpatient program helps people with breathing problems do more without feeling as short of breath. It includes education, breathing training, and exercise. For more information on this program, call 605-328-1890. Sleep Disorders Center, AWAKE Support Group
AWAKE (Alert Well and Keeping Energetic) is a support group for patients and their families, dealing with sleep apnea. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) information and tips are shared. CPAP is ordered by the physician, after a sleep study, as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and needs to be worn every night. The support group meets in Meeting room A on the lower level of the Sanford USD Medical Center lobby on the fourth Tuesday of every other month (Jan, Mar, May, etc.) at 7:00 pm. For more information about sleep disorders, call 605-333-6302 or contact Liz Grav by email. Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do for your health. Ask your doctor for help or use one of these resources:
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