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,...
Universal Blood Lead Testing and Reporting
The South Dakota Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has adopted universal blood lead testing for all children at 12 and 24 months of age...
2025 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 3
It is official, Governor Larry Rhoden is South Dakota’s 34th Governor, with a private swearing in ceremony taking place this past Tuesday in the...
Gov. Rhoden Selects Tony Venhuizen as Lt. Governor
Pierre, S.D.- Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced Tony Venhuizen as his selection for the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota.
“Tony is a problem solver...
2025 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 2
Action started to pick up in the capitol this week, as bills are already passing both committee and floor votes. There are 193 bills...
2025 South Dakota Legislative Update: Week 1
South Dakota’s 100th Legislative Session kicked off this past Tuesday January 14 with the delivery of the State of the State Address by Governor...
SD DOH offers data analysis summary on rural healthcare programs
Over the past year, the Office of Rural Health conducted a Strategic Analysis of Rural Healthcare Programs using a comprehensive five-step process to evaluate...
Call for Applications: EHDI Provider Education Center Emerging Leaders Program
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Provider Education Center (EHDI PEC) is excited to announce the Emerging Leaders Program, aimed at increasing knowledge, confidence,...
Governor Kristi Noem Delivers 2025 State of the State Address: Highlighting Healthcare
Tuesday, January 14, Governor Kristi Noem delivered the State’s 100th State of the State Address to a joint assembly of the legislature. This year...
Quarterly Advocacy Update: Winter 2025
A lot has happened since the Fall Advocacy Update in both the reimbursement and legislative spaces. For Medicare reimbursement, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
