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Yankton Tribe, Avera Remodeling Clinic To Boost Kidney Care

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WAGNER, S.D. (AP) — The Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Avera health system are working to remodel a clinic that will double the number of dialysis stations in Wagner.

The Mitchell Daily Republic ( ) reports that about 70 people attended an event kicking off the remodel. The $1.6 million project is financed in part through grants from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux, Indian Health Service and Yankton Sioux Tribal Health.

David Kapaska is regional president and CEO of Avera McKennan hospital. He says some patients have been forced to travel 100 miles or more to get kidney treatment.

The eight dialysis machines planned for the clinic are expected to be able to handle the demand in Wagner.

Yankton Sioux Tribal Chairman Bob Flying Hawk says he’s “excited and ecstatic” about the facility.

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Information from: The Daily Republic,

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