Avera Heart Hospital has a full-service Emergency Department – a great option for residents of southern Sioux Falls. It’s also easily accessible from Interstate 29 for people traveling from out of town. - Staffed by specially trained emergency physicians - Open 24/7 - Short wait times - Experts in heart care - Similar to emergency services in a small community, patients who need a higher level of care are stabilized and transported to a facility with more resources.