The daughter of Ross and Amy Glanzer, Kadyn is actively involved in a variety of school activities, including athletics, FFA, Student Council, and the Mentor/Mentee Program.

When asked for recommendations, Kadyn was described as passionate, confident, driven, and hard-working. One reference noted she is a “shining star” among her peers, consistently demonstrating dedication to both her goals and those around her.

Kadyn will attend South Dakota State University this fall, where she plans to pursue a degree in nursing. Her long-term goal is to continue her education and become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

This scholarship reflects Freeman Regional’s commitment to supporting and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our goal is to empower students like Kadyn to achieve their educational aspirations and make a positive impact in the field of medicine. We congratulate Kadyn on this achievement and are honored to support her journey toward making a difference in healthcare.

For our Attitude Award, some of the things we look for are: demonstrating a welcoming & cheerful presence, being courteous and understanding, and considering each encounter a privilege to make a positive impact. Congratulations, Wendy, this is a well-deserved honor for all you do!

For our Respect Award, some of the things we look for are: listening attentively without interrupting, interacts with honesty and sincerity to build trust and is accountable to others in work and actions. Congratulations, Tim, you’re commitment to FRHS, our patients and residents is impressive and we thank you!

For our Excellence Award, some of the things we look for are: goes above and beyond in duties and interactions, and represents FRHS positively. Congratulations, Carmen, you check off all these items and more! Thanks for getting it all done!

For our Attitude Award, some of the things we look for are: demonstrating a welcoming & cheerful presence, being courteous and understanding, and considering each encounter a privilege to make a positive impact. Congratulations, Phyllis, this is a well-deserved honor for all you do!

For our Respect Award, some of the things we look for are: listening attentively without interrupting, interacts with honesty and sincerity to build trust and is accountable to others in work and actions. Congratulations, Kelli, you’re commitment to FRHS, our patients and residents is impressive and we thank you!

For our Excellence Award, some of the things we look for are: goes above and beyond in duties and interactions, and represents FRHS positively. Congratulations, Brenda, you check off all these items and more! Thanks for getting it all done!

This award honors top quartile performance (75th percentile or above) in quality, outcomes, and patient perspective among rural hospitals.

The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, a framework for evaluating rural hospital performance.

The INDEX benchmarks help rural hospitals, health systems, hospital associations, and state offices measure performance in areas that impact hospital operations and finance.

Avera hospitals receiving awards include:

• Avera Creighton Hospital, Creighton, NE
  • Quality
• Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital, De Smet, SD
  • Quality
• Avera Dells Area Hospital, Dell Rapids, SD
  • Quality and Patient Perspective
• Avera Gregory Hospital, Gregory, SD
  • Patient Perspective
• Avera Granite Falls Health Center, Granite Falls, MN
  • Quality
• Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller, SD
  • Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective
• Avera Holy Family Hospital, Estherville, IA
  • Quality and Patient Perspective
• Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, Marshall, MN
  • Quality and Outcomes
• Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital, Rock Rapids, IA
  • Quality
• Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, O’Neill, NE
  • Quality
• Avera St. Benedict Hospital, Parkston, SD
  • Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective
• Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen, SD
  • Outcomes
• Avera St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre, SD
  • Outcomes
• Avera Tyler Hospital, Tyler, MN
  • Quality
• Community Memorial Hospital Avera, Redfield, SD
  • Quality and Patient Perspective
• Floyd Valley Hospital, Le Mars, IA
  • Outcomes
• Freeman Regional Health Services, Freeman, SD
  • Patient Perspective
• Hegg Health Center, Rock Valley, IA
  • Quality and Patient Perspective
• Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital, Avera, Scotland, SD
  • Quality
• Marshall County Healthcare Center Avera, Britton, SD
  • Quality and Patient Perspective
• Pipestone County Medical Center, Pipestone, MN
  • Patient Perspective
• Platte Health Center Avera, Platte, SD
  • Patient Perspective
• Regional Health Services of Howard County, Cresco, IA
  • Quality
• St. Michael’s Hospital Avera, Tyndall, SD
  • Quality
• Sioux Center Health, Sioux Center, IA
  • Quality
• Wagner Community Memorial Hospital Avera, Wagner, SD
  • Quality

“Avera excels at rural health care, and this long list of awards is wonderful validation of the high-quality care that’s provided in communities across the Upper Midwest. We’re proud of the hardworking teams at these hospitals and their dedication and commitment each and every day,” said Kevin Post, DO, Chief Medical Officer of Avera Health.

“The areas of quality, outcomes, and patient perspective are cornerstones of health care delivery across rural America, and this year’s Performance Leadership Award recipients are establishing a standard of excellence for their rural peers to follow,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director, Chartis Center for Rural Health.

“We are delighted to shine a spotlight on such strong performance and honor the achievement of these hospitals on National Rural Health Day.”

For our Compassion Award, some of the things we look for are: someone who is aware of how others are feeling, adapts to meet others in the moment and offers assistance without being asked. Congratulations, Kim, you do all these things and so much more!

For our Attitude Award, some of the things we look for are: demonstrating a welcoming & cheerful presence, being courteous and understanding, and considering each encounter a privilege to make a positive impact. Congratulations, Malitha, this is a well-deserved honor for all you do!

For our Respect Award, some of the things we look for are: listening attentively without interrupting, interacts with honesty and sincerity to build trust and is accountable to others in work and actions. Congratulations, Kris, you’re commitment to FRHS, our patients and residents is impressive and we thank you!

For our Excellence Award, some of the things we look for are: goes above and beyond in duties and interactions, and represents FRHS positively. Congratulations, Charly, you check off all these items and more! Thanks for getting it all done!