Materials Available to Help Spread Awareness About Preventing Suicide
During Suicide Prevention month, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is sharing tools for communities to use in the prevention of suicide. Materials to...
SDAHO Welcomes Kelsey Grady as Enterprises Development Manager
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations welcomes Kelsey Grady! Kelsey recently joined SDAHO as the Enterprises Development Manager. Within the Enterprises division, Kelsey...
Medical Services Rules Approved by Interim Rules Review Committee
On September 13, the Interim Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature approved rules proposed by the Department of Social Services Division of...
HHS Announces $350 Million in new Maternal and Child Health Awards
​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced nearly $350 million in awards to every state across the nation to support safe...
DOH Medical Cannabis Rules Effective October 5, 2021
​​The South Dakota Department of Health went before the Interim Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature on September 13, 2021 to present...
Updated CDC Covid-19 Guidance for Healthcare Settings
CDC has streamlined their COVID-19 guidance for healthcare settings into 3 main source documents.
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During...
Sad Isn’t Bad: Information for Hospice Providers in the Sioux Falls Area
Sad Isn’t Bad is a free grief counseling and support program for children and adults who care for them. This non-denominational community program is...
DSS Offers Training To Help Reduce Suicide, Mental Health Issues
The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) offers a variety of training opportunities, including virtual courses, designed to help identify, understand, and respond...
Falls Prevention Awareness Week Sept. 20 – 24, 2021
Falls Prevention Awareness Week, held September 20-24, 2021, is an opportunity to raise awareness about how to prevent falls among older adults. According to...
CMS Updates Testing Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
​CMS released an updated memo on September 10 regarding Long Term Care testing requirements for staff and residents. Fully vaccinated staff are now exempt...
