Open house held at new Avera Gregory Health Care Facility

Avera executives, Gregory hospital board members, and clergy were on hand for the new health care facility’s ribbon cutting on Thursday. Shown l to r: Dave Flicek, Fr. Jonathan Dillon, Steve Tappe, Laura Petersen, Kimberly Veskrna, Bob Sutton, Tony Timanus, Emmett Kotrba, Dr. Kevin Post, Sandi Karl, Cheryl Sperl, and Dr. Rich Kafka.

Hospital and nursing home administrator Tony Timanus thanked the community for their support in making the idea of the facility a reality.

Dave Flicek, president and CEO of Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, presented Timanus with an Avera veteran’s pin to recognize his service to the country.

Fr. Jonathan Dillon blessed the main doors of the hospital during the blessing ceremony.

Timanus recognized the staff of the hospital, nursing home, and clinic, pointing out that they are what make Avera Gregory an outstanding facility.