South Dakota referenced in List of best states for professional caregivers
McKnight’s Senior Living recently posted an article listing the best states for professional caregivers. Three of the five most appealing states for direct caregivers...
Worldwide recall for ChloraPrep applicators due to fungal contamination
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced the voluntary recall of one lot of ChloraPrepâ„¢ Clear 1 mL Applicators due to fungal contamination under certain...
Pediatric oncology funding opportunity
The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced the launch of a new cycle of their competitive grant opportunity, aimed at expanding access to animal-assisted therapy...
Understanding seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Have you ever felt especially tired, sad, or unmotivated during the winter months? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience changes in their...
February 14 is National Donor Day
More than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Transplants rely on the generosity of organ, eye and tissue donors, and there are...
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Awareness in South Dakota
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched nationwide on July 16, 2022, offering a simple, three-digit number for anyone in crisis to call, text,...
Join SDAHO in supporting American Heart Month
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations joins millions across the country in celebrating American Heart Month during February 2025. During American Heart Month,...
Baxter announces all manufacturing lines at NC plant have restarted
Baxter Jan. 28 announced that IV solutions production has been restarted on all manufacturing lines at its North Carolina site impacted by Hurricane Helene in October....
Coalition extends deadline to apply for grants supporting community health workers
The Common Health Coalition announced it has extended the deadline to Feb. 3 to apply for the Common Health Challenge Catalyst Award program grant. Each...
Baxter increases allocations of two IV solutions to 100%
On January 22, Baxter announced to its customers that allocations for two sodium chloride IV solutions have been increased to 100%. This update marks...
