Spring/Summer 2025 3 Yankton Medical Clinic’s Ambulatory Surgical Center has been named a Best Ambulatory Surgery Center in colonoscopy and endoscopy by U.S. News & World Report. It was the only Ambulatory Surgery Center in South Dakota to earn a High Performing rating. U.S. News & World Report released the rankings after reviewing over 2,000 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in the United States and surveying over 3 million ASC patients. Yankton Medical Clinic’s ASC is one of only 249 of the 2,000 ASCs reviewed that received High Performing status. Award-winning care Colonoscopy is an important screening for people age 45 and older. With a Best Ambulatory Surgery Center in colonoscopy and endoscopy located on-site at YMC, area residents can trust that they will receive the highest quality of care for these procedures. Yankton Medical Clinic’s ASC has three general surgeons on staff to perform these outpatient surgeries. “We are thrilled with the U.S. News & World Report Best Ambulatory Surgery Center in colonoscopy and endoscopy ranking!” says Becky McManus, CEO of Yankton Medical Clinic. “We congratulate Lori Smith, Manager of the ASC, and our nurses, surgical technicians, sterile processing employees, anesthesiologists and surgeons.” “They truly collaborate to ensure every patient receives extraordinary care,” McManus continues. “I often hear how grateful our patients are for U.S. senator takes a tour of YMC Mike Rounds, U.S. Senator for South Dakota, made a stop at Yankton Medical Clinic. Welcoming Sen. Rounds were Becky McManus, CEO; Brent Adams, MD, ABOS, orthopedic surgeon and president of the Yankton Medical Clinic board of directors; and Dillon Hinker, COO. Top row, from left: Justin Kronizal, Surgical Technician; Kim Borchert, sterile processing department; Dawn Styles, RN; Natalie Gross, RN; Dani Lucas, RN; Emmalea Eckmann, RN; Rhonda Kocer, Pre-Certification Coordinator; Becky Zoller, RN; Dani Syrovatka, RN; Paige Johnson, Surgical Technician; Tessa Pedersen, Certified Surgical Technician; and Lori Smith, RN, Ambulatory Surgical Center Manager. Bottom row, from left: Brittni Riibe, CRNA; Alan Engbretson, CRNA; Gretchen O’Reilly, RN; Baillee Mann, sterile processing department; Christine Kronizal, Surgical Technician; Meg Malloy, RN; and Randi Willms, RN. (Not pictured: Cyndi Green, RN.) the warm and personal attention they receive at our ASC. Thank you to our team for achieving this milestone.” Safe, convenient and cost-effective surgeries The Yankton Medical Clinic ASC is a perfect option for patients who require minimally invasive procedures or outpatient surgical care. Learn about our hightech operating rooms, specially trained team and the procedures we offer by clicking the “Ambulatory Surgical Center” link in “Health Services” at yanktonmedicalclinic.com. YMC Ambulatory Surgical Center rated ‘Best’ by U.S. News & World Report
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