Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday April 30

South Dakotans are encouraged to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the next Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take-Back Day on Saturday,...

Stress less this Spring

The South Dakota Department of Social Services wants to remind everyone that April is Stress Awareness Month. Whether for yourself, patients, residents, friends, family...

2022 Workforce Education Grant Recipients Announced

State leaders continue to look for ways to assist with South Dakota's workforce challenges. This past week it was announced that several k-12 school...

South Dakota to Receive American Rescue Plan Grant Funding

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is awarding nearly $105 million in...

What is a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of...

Governor Noem, DSS Developing Additional Regional Mental Health Crisis Facilities Across State

Governor Kristi Noem and the Department of Social Services (DSS) are working to expand the number of regional behavioral health facilities across the state...

SDAHO’s Tim Rave Joins “On Call with the Prairie Doc” to Talk Medical Cannabis

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations CEO, Tim Rave appeared on SDPB’s medical discussion program, “On Call with the Prairie Doc”, to discuss...

Putting the Spotlight on Elder Abuse: Free Elder Abuse Training

The South Dakota Department of Human Services Adult Protective Service and Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs are offering a free Elder Abuse Training on April...
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Gov. Noem Appoints Joan Adam as Secretary of Health

In a press released issues on March 29, 2022 Governor Kristi Noem announced that she is appointing Joan Adam to serve as Secretary of...

Nursing Homes to Receive Medicaid Reimbursement Increase and $30 Million in One-Time Funding

Tim Rave, CEO of SDAHO made the announcement on Monday, March 28 that South Dakota State Lawmakers approved a $30 million one-time Medicaid reimbursement...

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