Avera is a health ministry rooted in the gospel. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by christian values.

General Hospitals , Health

Avera holy family health operates a 25-bed critical access hospital and provider-based clinic located in estherville, iowa. Inpatient and outpatient medical services are provided. The hospital provided 2,538 inpatient bed days. Avera holy family maintains records to identify and monitor the level of charity care it provides. These records include the amount of charges foregone for services and supplies furnished under its charity care policy and equivalent service statistics. The amount of charges foregone, based on established rates, were $746,578 for the year ended june 30, 2017. The hospital also provides community benefit health activities at less than or at no cost to support those in the area served. These activities include community education programs; special programs for the elderly, handicapped, and medically underserved; and a variety of broad community support activities. For the years ended june 30, 2017, specific activities included meals delivered to residential homes; meeting facilities; and programs for patients and families suffering from cancer, diabetes, breathing disorders, and others; assistance to health educators; emergency health care providers; and wellness programs.