Being a busy dad in a small town keeps Kyle Carmichael on his toes. He and his wife have four children who attend school and daycare in Bison occasionally bringing home the latest cold or flu bug. Their hometown Horizon Health Bison medical clinic makes it easy to get...
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Holiday Season Medical Emergency Gives Family Extra Reason to Celebrate
A Holiday Health Scare with a Heartwarming Ending
The Schelske family from Wessington Springs, SD, faced an unexpected challenge during the 2022 holiday season. Thanks to the quick response of their local health center and its compassionate team, their daughter Henley received exceptional care, reaffirming the importance of quality healthcare in rural South Dakota.
Ryan Maher Donor Spotlight: Access to Care Vital to Keeping Hometown Healthy
Entrepreneur Ryan Maher knows the importance of access to healthcare in a small town like Isabel. Horizon Health’s Isabel medical clinic is a vital part of keeping the community thriving. “Had it not been here you might as well call the coroner because you’re...
Horizon Health Huron alleviates burden of high medical bill for grieving mother
Originally from Thailand, Na Pe Po arrived in Huron with her husband and children. Tragically, her husband passed away suddenly. She was left alone with a huge medical bill from his illness and the sole support of their children. Horizon Health stepped in with its...
Young mother receives needed supplies and support from Horizon Health Huron
For many Horizon patients, the clinics are more than a place to come when they are sick or injured. In several Horizon Health locations, community health workers provide critical care and services to patients who recently moved to the United States from another...
Horizon Health Care’s De Smet Dental Clinic Starts Local Girl on Path to Healthy Teeth
Horizon Health Care’s Smiles for Miles program helped a local De Smet family start their daughter on the path to lifelong dental health with free cleanings and exams. Learn more about their experience and the benefits of early dental care for young children.
Summer Wilson Health Story: How Expanded Medicaid and Horizon Health Changed Her Life
South Dakota’s expanded Medicaid program was a turning point for Summer Wilson. With Horizon Health’s support, she has addressed long-standing health issues, found compassionate care, and gained a fresh outlook on life.
Finding Hope in Crisis: Yankton Woman’s Perseverance Leads to Better Life
Yankton, SD – Yankton resident Pam Hintz was facing a rough road before she found two angels at Horizon Health. Hintz moved to Yankton in 2016 and cared for her handicapped daughter until her death in 2020. It was a difficult time after her loss. She lived with her...
Horizon Provider Helps Mother of Six Overcome Drug Addiction
Dakota Mora’s life was turned upside down when her six children were taken away by Child Protective Services. She turned to opioids to cope and soon found herself addicted. She had a variety of other health problems and had been searching for some time for a solution....
Proximity to Rural Health Care Helps Heal Wessington Springs Firefighter
(Wessington Springs, SD)—A typical June day ended with a significant health emergency for Blake Willman, a volunteer firefighter and market president of American Bank and Trust in Wessington Springs. The Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a...