Avera announces location of new Tripp clinic

By Mitchell Now October 19, 2022 3:36 pm

Avera St. Benedict Health Center is excited to announce a new location for its Tripp clinic that will improve access and the environment of care.

The Avera St. Benedict Certified Rural Health Clinic – Tripp will open at 310 S. Main Street on Monday, Oct. 31, after having gone through some renovations. The clinic is currently located at 306 S. Main Street.

“This new location provides a more patient-friendly space and will help us maintain our longstanding presence in the community of Tripp,” said Lindsay Weber, president/CEO of Avera St. Benedict Health Center. “We want to continue serving the community as we have done for the past 35 years while also meeting evolving patient expectations.”

A ribbon cutting and open house will be held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 3. The public is welcome to attend.

The Tripp Development Corporation has purchased the soon to be former clinic space. It will be made available for other potential business opportunities.

“We are grateful for Avera St. Benedict’s ongoing commitment to provide health care services in our community. It’s so important to the quality of life of our residents,” said Caleb Finck, president of the Tripp Development Corp. “We also look forward to finding a new use for the former clinic space and seeing how we can further enhance the offerings in Tripp.”

The clinic is staffed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by Mona Hoff, RN. Dr. Jason Wickersham sees patients on Mondays. Becky Moke, CNP, sees patients on Thursdays.

Pharmacy deliveries occur on Monday and Thursday afternoons.

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