NORTHERN TODAY 25 SPECIAL I SSUE | Summer 2021 REVITAL IZATION OF CAMPUS | A SALUTE TO OUR DONORS Avera is a longtime supporter, partner of Northern State Avera and Northern State University have strong, longtime ties that involve the Educational Impact Campaign – and so much more. “Avera is a long-standing, proud partner with Northern State University. We appreciate the vibrant educational environment that NSU offers. Many Avera employees are also NSU graduates. NSU offers a broad variety of educational offerings, from the arts to nursing. We depend on partnerships, such as with NSU, to develop a well-rounded and highly skilled workforce to care for our communities.” BOB SUTTON MOST RECENTLY, a significant gift from Avera led to the creation of the Bob Olson Strength and Conditioning Center in the NSU Barnett Center. This same gift also extended Avera’s agreement with NSU Health Services through 2034 and supported the Educational Impact Campaign. “Our health care system knows that investing in the future through our partners within the community are vital to the growth and sustainability of longstanding organizations like Avera and NSU,” said Todd Forkel, regional president and CEO of Avera St. Luke’s and Avera St. Mary’s hospitals. “Contributing to and supporting the Educational Impact Campaign fits within Avera’s mission to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities.” Forkel, a Northern alumnus, said many other Avera employees are also NSU alums. Others are fans; some of their children are currently enrolled. Avera is the official health care provider for Northern students. “NSU supports our workforce, which is key to treating our rural footprint,” he said. “We often look to hire nurses, social workers and counselors for addiction care. Many students gain medical experience seeking advanced degrees in medicine by working in our nursing assistant, patient care tech, pharmacy tech and lab tech roles.”
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzkyNTY=