The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is officially 100 years strong! As we step into 2026, we are kicking off a year-long celebration to honor the visionary leaders and dedicated members who have fueled a century of commitment to healthcare excellence.
To help tell this remarkable story, MED Magazine is featuring an exclusive look at SDAHO’s journey. The piece highlights major association milestones and offers unique insights from SDAHO President/CEO Tim Rave and Board Chair Paulette Davidson (President & CEO of Monument Health).
A Legacy of Leadership
For Tim Rave, who has spent eight years at the helm, the weight of the centennial is personal. He is only the sixth President and CEO in the organization’s long history.
“It is pretty humbling to be the face of an organization like this,” Rave told MED. “But I still look forward to getting up and going to work every day. They say that’s how you know you’re in the right job.”
The Power of a Unified Voice
SDAHO continues to serve as the collective voice for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health, hospice, and palliative care. Paulette Davidson noted that the association’s influence was clear from the moment she arrived in the state.
“The level of advocacy and influence that SDAHO demonstrates is impressive,” says Davidson. “There isn’t one member organization that can do as much for all of our healthcare organizations as SDAHO can by representing all of us.”
Inside the Feature:
- The Evolution of Advocacy: See how SDAHO’s influence has grown over ten decades.
- The 1995 Pivot: Learn how a strategic name change shifted the association’s trajectory.
- A Resilient Future: Discover how the lessons of the past are guiding the healthcare landscape of tomorrow.
Don’t Miss Out!
- Read the Full Article: Built to Last: SDAHO Marks 100 Years as South Dakota Healthcare’s ‘Unified Voice’
- The Digital Cover Story: Explore historical images and exclusive content in the MED digital edition. Click here.
- The Commemorative Coffee Table Book: A stunning tribute featuring all 54 member hospitals, showcasing their transformation through historical and modern photography. Click Here to order your copy.
Click here for more on SDAHO’s 100th Anniversary: A Century Strong – Honoring our Past, Shaping our Future.
