September is Sepsis Awareness Month
Acute sepsis is the #1 cost of hospitalizations in the United States and skilled nursing home sepsis-related costs are estimated to be $62 billion...
Department of Health Reminds Families about the Importance of Childhood Immunizations
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health wants to remind families that August is National Immunization Awareness Month and with the back-to-school...
HHS To Allocate More Vaccine, Treatment for Monkeypox
Jurisdictions that have used 90% of their JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine supply and are administering the vaccine intradermally to adults can begin ordering additional vaccine...
HHS Offers Resource for Locating Infant Formula
There’s nothing as important to families as the health and safety of their babies, and the formula shortage has left many people feeling anxious...
SDAHO Earns National Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations earned national recognition for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state...
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts of healthcare professionals to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable...
Heat Illness Prevention
There are a range of heat illnesses that can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
Heat-related illnesses can be prevented. Prevention requires employers...
Celebrate CNA Week: June 16-22, 2022
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) honors and celebrates Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and the hard work they do everyday! This year...
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is revealing insights from people living with early-stage dementia and what they wish...
Sustainable Livelihoods and Behavioral Health: Strategies and Partnerships to Address Farm Stress and Suicide
America's farmers and ranchers are resilient, but even the most stalwart can experience stress. The USDA is dedicated to helping farmers and ranchers cope...
