Department of Health Opens Applications for Year Two of the State Loan Repayment Program
On Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) will open the 2023 application period for the State Loan Repayment Program....
Proposed Federal Staffing Standards for Nursing Homes Takes Center Stage in Pierre – SDAHO...
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) presented alarming information to the Sustainability of Long-Term Care Committee at the state legislature earlier this...
Governor Noem has proclaimed September as Behavioral Health Recovery Month
It takes the support of many to stay engaged in the recovery process.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed September as Behavioral Health Recovery...
Suicide Prevention: Back to School with Mental Health
With the start to a new school year in South Dakota, it’s time to talk about the ways schools and families can help maintain...
South Dakota Medicaid Application Process
​South Dakota Medicaid has created an application process tool to help answer frequently asked questions about applications, approvals, and primary care providers. There is...
Governor Noem Leads Governors Urging Congress to Address Nationwide Prescription Drug Shortage
​​In a press release published by Governor Kristi Noem's office on August 28, 2023, the Governor is urging congress to address nationwide prescription drug shortages.
Governor...
Air Quality Alert Issues for South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) issued an air quality alert for areas across South Dakota where smoke from wildfires...
Attention SNF & AL’s: Register for a Statewide Emergency Preparedness Drill!
The South Dakota Health Care Coalition (SDHCC) conducts a statewide exercise every year. SDHCC has requested skilled nursing and assisted living SDAHO members to...
SD Newborn Screening Program has Added a Long Term Follow Up Program
The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Child and Family Services is pleased to announce the Newborn Screening Program will be expanding its...
August is Overdose Awareness Month
From the monthly Mental Health Memo from the Department of Social Services.
Displaying a ribbon has become a symbolic way to show support for or...
