2024 Legislative Update: Week 1
The South Dakota legislative session for 2024 began on January 9, with Governor Kristi Noem presenting the State of the State Address. During her...
South Dakota Department of Health Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories Following Comprehensive Sampling
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) and Game, Fish & Parks (GFP),...
Medicaid Expansion Enrollees by County Available Now!
Data and statistics about the Medicaid program is available on the Department of Social Services Statistical Information Page. Information includes enrollment and statistics on...
SDAHO Participates in Housing Needs Roundtable
The lack of housing continues to be a challenge across South Dakota, impacting communities of all sizes and a variety of industries. This past...
South Dakota Department of Health Implements Naloxone for Business Program
South Dakota Department of Health Implements Naloxone for Business Program
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has developed a program to allow businesses statewide...
SDAHO Advocacy Team Take Part in State-wide Legislative Forum Tour for Members
With the end of 2023 almost here, that means the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) team is already active educating members, lawmakers...
Governor Kristi Noem Delivers Budget Address with a Focus on Education, State Employees and...
On December 5, 2023, Governor Kristi Noem delivered the 2023 Budget Address, unveiling her budget proposal for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024 and...
Holidays and the Elderly
Human Services Center November Mental Health Memo
For many of us the holiday season is a time of joy and family togetherness, but, as we...
Healthy Bodies and Minds this Veterans’ Day
Veteran’s Day, which is Nov. 11, is a time to honor all those who have served in the military during times of peace as...
Gov. Noem and Colleagues Send Letter Opposing President Biden’s Long-Term Care Regulations
Governor Kristi Noem and 14 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden opposing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’...
