Wickersham says 'small-town life is great' as passion for rural healthcare drives two decades of service

Wickersham says 'small-town life is great' as passion for rural healthcare drives two decades of service

PARKSTON, S.D. — From a young age, Dr. Jason Wickersham knew he wanted to serve in a small-town setting. Now, after more than two decades at Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston, his dedication to rural healthcare has earned him the title of Family Physician of the Year — a recognition that, while humbling for him, highlights his unwavering commitment to his patients and community. “I feel like there are hundreds of good family physician…