Yankton, SD — Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. was recognized as Business Partner of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services, Wagner IHS Healthcare Center. Specifically, Dr. Emma Bye, Obstetrician/Gynecologist and medical Pam Cokeley, Lizzie Huber, and Janine Van Osdel were named on the award presented to Dr. Bye at the Wagner, South Dakota IHS Healthcare Center. The award was given “In grateful recognition of your service in health care for Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.”
Dr. Bye provides women’s healthcare outreach to the Wagner IHS, in addition to her OB/GYN practice in Yankton at the Yankton Medical Clinic. “I’m speaking for Pam, Lizzie, Janine and I when I say we are humbled as being chosen Business Partner of the Year for Wagner IHS”, says Dr. Bye. “Personally, participating in outreach healthcare at Wagner IHS is an opportunity to be proactive in promoting healthy guidelines for women and to assist them with their healthcare needs. Anytime I can help women learn how to stay healthy, it’s a positive experience”, Dr. Bye explained.
Becky McManus, CEO of Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., agreed with Dr. Bye. “We are grateful our Physicians have a true calling to their patients, and Dr. Emma Bye is no exception.” She continues, “Dr. Bye is passionate about providing women’s healthcare and her patients appreciate her expertise as they consistently rank Dr. Bye 5 stars. Thank you to Dr. Bye, Pam, Lizzie, and Janine for representing Yankton Medical Clinic in the most positive way, by sharing their compassionate care to others.” McManus concluded, “Because of Dr. Bye and many of our Physicians, Yankton Medical Clinic provides outreach in 13 locations outside of Yankton, including Wagner IHS.”