Nov. 13-19 Proclaimed Registered Apprenticeship Week
Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed Nov. 13-19, 2023, as Registered Apprenticeship Week in South Dakota. This week celebrates the important role registered apprenticeships play in helping South Dakotans gain critical skills...
DSS Launches Program to Address Opioid Use and Misuse Within the State
The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently launched the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program, offering South Dakota based organizations the opportunity...
Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday October 28
National Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 28. It is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. South Dakotans have been strong...
Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Against Meta For Harming Youth Mental Health
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined Attorneys General from 41 other states in filing federal or state lawsuits against Meta alleging that...
DOH Raises Awareness During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) seeks to raise awareness of lead as a health risk and to promote testing for children under...
2023 Governor’s Awards Ceremony Will Highlight Disability Employment
Governor Kristi Noem and the South Dakota Department of Human Services will host the annual Governor’s Awards Ceremony October 30. This event will recognize...
SDAHO Plays an Active Part in Recommendations from the Legislative Committee on Sustainable Models...
The SDAHO Advocacy Team was actively involved in the Legislature’s Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long-Term Care. Five workgroups focused on the areas...
Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program
A new funding opportunity is available for South Dakota-based organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance...
Mental Illness Awareness Week
The South Dakota Department of Human Services Center released the below article regarding Mental Illness Awareness Week.
The first week of October is Mental Illness...
DOH Shares SDAHO Hospice and Palliative Care Resources
Palliative care is medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms...
