Avera Holy Family Hospital

"All that they had to say is “ we can’t write prescriptions for acupuncture “ could have done that on Monday but the NP had other ideas. Normally the clinic is aces, not in this issue. Medicare requires a script for acupuncture, will look for a place that will write one. Don’t discount Eastern Medicine so lightly it was effective for me ."

"Was there today being seen in same day surgery for a telehealth appointment with a specialist in Sioux Falls. The first nurse, Tressa, was wonderful. However, the next nurse I seen, Amanda, kept my door wide open while she stood in the hall asking me why I was there and what I was being seen for (there for a very personal matter), it felt as if any privacy I had at that point didn't exist. Throughout my telehealth visit with this specialist, Amanda kept my door halfway open while very personal information was being shared. Not only that, but often could hear them speaking right outside my door. I am aware there was a patient in the room next to me, that also had their door open. I am usually very laid back about stuff, but being seen for very personal reasons with alot of information being given in the appointment, it feels my privacy was of no concern."

"I recently moved here from New England over the summer. My experience with this hospital was in the ER I had severe sciatic pain in my hip and leg and went to seek treatment to manage it for a few days while I waited to be able to see my primary at another clinic for long term treatment. The Doctor who worked with me was incredibly rude. The whole time I was waiting in the exam room for him to come in after the nurses took my vitals I could hear every degrading word he said outside in the hall saying I was a waste of time, that my pain isn’t really a problem and that I probably have Covid because I work in education. I have had this pain for almost three years off and on working with Physical therapists and chiropractors and sure it’s definitely being caused by “Covid”. Not once did he make eye contact or even try to look at me. He belittled me the whole time. After I confronted him about his behavior I left without treatment. When I got home I opened up the Avera chart app to read the report and find the doctors name to file a complaint only to find he had lied multiple times about the appointment on the report. I have never been so disrespected by a healthcare professional. I left in tears and beyond furious with Dr David Ruzicka. I am writing this review to hopefully help people avoid him and his awful behavior."

"This is the worst excuse of a hospital I’ve ever experienced in my life. The staff are insanely rude and unprofessional. The Doctor’s that work there are equally as bad. When I had to live in, Iowa. I was shocked, I couldn’t believe how bad the health care services were. I feel so bad for anyone who has to go to this absolute joke of a hospital. If you can, literally go anywhere but here."

"I travel all over and have been in a number of ERs. I'm aware that some bad actors are no longer allowed to work at this ER. On several visits I encountered only capable, polite and helpful staff at all levels, including doctors and nurses, housekeeping and food service, lab and xray techs - everyone. I'm confident that they do an excellent job within their capabilities, and refer or transfer when needed."